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 Georgioupolis lies at the northern coast of Crete, about 35km away from Hania and 20 km from Rethimno. It is a coastal village situated at the bay of Almiros, and belongs to the county of Apokoronas of the prefecture of Hania.
It is the seat of the municipality of Georgioupolis comprising of the village itself and the surrounding communities of Dimitrouliana, Asprouliani, Mathes,Mouri and Xyladiana.
The village houses a police station, municipality office (tel: +30825 61 477 & 61 178 fax: +30825 61 347) doctor's office and a pharmacist. There are also banking services, TAXI station, hotels, restaurants, tavernas, travel bureau.
Georgioupolis is built on the delta of the river Almiros. In fact it was called Almiros or Almiroupolis (city of Almiros) up to the beginning of the century when Crete united with Greece and the city took the name of the then king of Greece King George.
About a mile from the village on the way to Hania is a small hill, on top of which the ruins of the ancient city Amfimalla was built.
 Georgioupolis was first settled in modern times in the late 19th century (1880) , by Miltiades Papadogiannakis. Up to then the whole area was abandoned due to the swamps that surrounded the river delta. The fear of malaria kept every one away.With the passing of time however, and the efforts of the first settlers the swamps are dried, eucalyptus are planted and the city starts to grow. Its location halfway through the towns of Rethimno and Hania, helps to establish it as a port for boats following the north coast of Crete. The river delta enhanced with a small breakwater extending in the sea serves even today as a port for fishing and small tourist boats. Although tourist facilities are expanding Georgioupolis is still a small tightly knit community of locals involved primarily with the traditional activities of stock breeding, farming and fishing. In the entrance to the village is a traditional bakery where you can taste some of the best tasting bread you have ever tried(!!). The village has adequate facilities for visitors but keeps its own character.
 The river delta enhanced with a small breakwater extending in the sea serves even today as a port for fishing and small tourist boats. Although tourist facilities are expanding Georgioupolis is still a small tightly knit community of locals involved primarily with the traditional activities of stock breeding, farming and fishing. In the entrance to the village is a traditional bakery where you can taste some of the best tasting bread you have ever tried(!!). The village has adequate facilities for visitors but keeps its own character.
The long stretches of golden sandy beaches in front of the village, the lake of Kournas close by and the proximity of the cities of Hania and Rethimnon, make it a good starting place for visitors. There are excursions by small boats to the surrounding beaches. There is also a small road-going train that can take you to an excursion to the surrounding areas including the springs and waterfalls at the nearby village of Argiroupolis. |
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 The prefecture of Heraklion (Iraklio), second from the right, covers an area of 2,011 sq.km. and lies between the prefectures of Rethymno and Lassithi. It is the most populated prefecture of Crete and its capital, the town of Heraklion, is the capital of the island.
Other developed towns and villages are Agia Pelagia, Malia, Hersonissos, a very well organized summer resort, Epano Arhanes, Nea Alikarnassos, Myres and Agia Varvara.
The climate in the prefecture is very good with sunshine most of the year. There are various mountains with Dikti mountain chain and Kofinas being the most important and also a few valleys.
You can rent a car or a bike from many car rentals in the capital and in other developed tourist vilages or you can use the bus to move from any location of the prefecture to another.
PLACES OF NATURAL BEAUTY
Heraklion (Iraklio), Crete Island, GreeceThe prefecture of Heraklion has many breathtaking locations, ideal for nature lovers. Impressive caves such as Kamares in Zaros and villages with sandy beaches such as Kali Limenes present glorious images that nature and time have created.
There are also many areas for climbing and hiking and various summer resorts, where you can enjoy the sea, while water skiing or wind surfing. A sense of adventure and a desire for exploration are all you need to discover the beauties of the Heraklion prefecture.
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 Welcome to beautiful Chania, a heavenly and pure land brimming with natural beauty, history, memory and culture. It is a land whose visitors will experience nature in all its glory and will encounter breathtaking sights.
Endless stretches of seashore bordered in frothy lace, inlets and islands of exotic beauty and sandy beaches tucked away at the foot of forbidding mountains. Impenetrable but yet such majestic gorges, holy caves, blessed rivers and lush, green plains thickly covered with olive and citrus trees. It is a self-sufficient land in every way that is rich in endemic and rare flora and fauna.
The works of art produced by man will also not leave any visitor indifferent. He will bow with awe in respect for the intimidating remains of past civilizations which still stand proud, examples of creative spirit and signs of human futility, vigorous warriors of bitter and ravenous time. He will relive moments of legend, history and glory since memories of the past will awaken and resurrect themselves in his passing. Here he will satiate his hunger for colour and aroma, he will savour original and unique tastes, he will overhear stories about experiences taken from the passion and wisdom of a people whose roots and endurance are embedded deep in history. He will live intense contrasts and feelings, he will juxtapose the old with the new and he will respect modern life through the eyes of wisdom gained from tradition. Perhaps most importantly, the visitor will encounter a people who recognize life's gifts and value. The Cretan soul will infuse him with the feeling of true hospitality and will leave him mesmerized and forever partial to its beauty. Welcome to beautiful Chania.
let yourself enjoy everything it so generously has to offer …. |
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Georgioupolis Taxi Services company is located in Georgioupolis, on the county of Chania, in the island of Crete, the largest islanf of Greece, about in the middle of the national road Rethymno - Chania.
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Rethymno (Greek: Ρέθυμνο, pronounced [?reθimno], also Rethimno, Rethymnon, Rethymnon, and Rhithymnos), a city of approximately 40,000 people, is the capital of Rethymno Prefecture in the island of Crete. It was built in antiquity (ancient Rhithymna and Arsinoe), even though was never a competitive Minoan center. It was, however, strong enough to mint its own coins and maintain urban growth. One of these coins is today depicted as the crest of the town with two dolphins in a circle.
Τhis region as a whole is rich with ancient history, most notably through the Minoan civilisation centred at Kydonia west of Rethymno.[3] Rethymno itself began a period of growth when the Venetian conquerors of the island decided to put an intermediate commercial station between Heraklion and Chania, acquiring its own bishop and nobility in the process. Today's old town (palia poli) is almost entirely built by Venetians. It is one of the best preserved old towns in Crete.
The town still maintains its old aristocratic appearance, with its buildings dating from the 16th century, arched doorways, stone staircases, Byzantine and Hellenic-Roman remains, small Venetian harbor and narrow streets. The Venetian Loggia today houses the information office of the ministry of culture. The Wine Festival is held there annually at the beginning of July. Another festival is held on 7-8th of November, in memory of the destruction of Arkadi Monastery.
It has a large Venetian castle called the Fortezza, one of the best preserved castles in Crete. Other monuments include the Neratze mosque (St. Katherine's Catholic Church), the Great Gate (megali porta, Porta Guerra), the Piazza Rimondi (Rimmondi square) and the Venetian Loggia. Today its main income is from tourism, with facilities that have been built the past 20 years. Agriculture is also notable, especially for olive oil and other Mediterranean products. It is also the base of the Philosophical School and the University Library of the University of Crete and the School of Social and Political Sciences having 8000 students on its University Campus per annum at "Galos", where the Academic Institute of Mediterranean Studies is situated. |
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