Amanda’s guidebook
Archeological Sites
Crete is rich in Archeological sites. If this is your cup of tea, then you won`t be disappointed. Here is just one site close to Limnes.
An interesting archaeological site
GPS coordinates
N 35.17792° E 25.65353°
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Ancient City Of Lato
An interesting archaeological site
GPS coordinates
N 35.17792° E 25.65353°
Recreational
Here are a couple of choices for entertaining the kids (both little and large). Both places are friendly and very accessible.
Great place for kids. They can see and feed the animals up close.
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Parque Amazonas
Eparchiaki odos KourounonGreat place for kids. They can see and feed the animals up close.
Friendly, English owned, with Greek-speaking, knowledgable staff. Great hands-on experience with the reptiles.
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Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre
7 Filikis EtiriasFriendly, English owned, with Greek-speaking, knowledgable staff. Great hands-on experience with the reptiles.
Sightseeing
Here are a couple of choices for day trips well worth making time for in your holiday schedule. As always, the Cretan scenery never fails to hearten your mood.
The scenery is great, the food even better. Lots of small traditional villages to see. An agricultural area which buzzes with local life.
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Lasithi Plateau
The scenery is great, the food even better. Lots of small traditional villages to see. An agricultural area which buzzes with local life.
This area is well worth a day trip out. The pine forests are home to many indigenous to Crete flowers and herbs, you`ll find beehives on many slopes working their magic. Great place for a hike, a picnic, or just a sightseeing trip.
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Thripti
This area is well worth a day trip out. The pine forests are home to many indigenous to Crete flowers and herbs, you`ll find beehives on many slopes working their magic. Great place for a hike, a picnic, or just a sightseeing trip.
Neighbourhood
Let the magic of the traditional village of Limnes cast its spell as you wander the shady lanes in the cool of the evening. You won`t be disappointed!
This traditional village has a little of everything. Great eating establishments, small corner shops, great views, hikes, cycling routes, close to a good bus service, friendly people.........the list goes on. Come See for yourself!
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Limnes
This traditional village has a little of everything. Great eating establishments, small corner shops, great views, hikes, cycling routes, close to a good bus service, friendly people.........the list goes on. Come See for yourself!
Food scene
Limnes is renowned for its great eating establishments. You`ll find you won't want to venture too far from the village after trying these two.
This is one of the renowned tavernas in the village of Limnes. Patrons travel from all over to sample this simple, yet outstanding cuisine. Great value for money, friendly service and excellent quality.
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Kato Kafeneia Taverna
This is one of the renowned tavernas in the village of Limnes. Patrons travel from all over to sample this simple, yet outstanding cuisine. Great value for money, friendly service and excellent quality.
Another excellent port of call in Limnes for food and drinks. The friendly service, and the relaxing outside area with a small pond for the river turtles makes this a perfect choice.
ΤΑΒΕΡΝΑ "ΧΡΙΣΤΙΝΗΣ" ΛΙΜΝΕΣ/ TAVERNA "XRISTINIS"
Another excellent port of call in Limnes for food and drinks. The friendly service, and the relaxing outside area with a small pond for the river turtles makes this a perfect choice.
A perfect little gem in the quiet village of Dories. Fabulous mezes, friendly service. When an establishment has no particular menu, but provides seasonal choice dishes, then you can`t go wrong.
Ta Filarakia (Friends)
A perfect little gem in the quiet village of Dories. Fabulous mezes, friendly service. When an establishment has no particular menu, but provides seasonal choice dishes, then you can`t go wrong.
My favourite beaches
Here are a handful of great beaches within just a few minutes drive.
Votsalo Beach and Cafeteria - This lovely beach not only has a great cafeteria with its feet dappling the aqua blue sea, but also has a hidden gem over the mini bridge!
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Agios Nikolaos
Votsalo Beach and Cafeteria - This lovely beach not only has a great cafeteria with its feet dappling the aqua blue sea, but also has a hidden gem over the mini bridge!