MAKRY-GIALOS * ΜΑΚΡΥ-ΓΙΑΛΟΣ: May 2008

MORE THAN 400 Workers in Mikri Poli (new hotel)

Makry Gialos update 23 May 2008

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Mikri Poli, new hotel under constraction. 23 may 2008

New developments this year have included the new village footpath, and now we have the new hotel at the top of the village, Mikri Poli will be an all inclusive resort next to the well established Sun Wing.
Work has been non stop all winter,and at this time we still have more than 400 workers , working flat out. We understand that it is hoped the new hotel will be operational by early July, and will include access to one of the best beaches in the village.

http://www.viloratour.it/scheda_struttura.aspx?lc=Makrigialos

http://www.caesartour.it/Offerte/Grecia/Mikri_Poli_Creta/Mikri_Poli_Creta.htm

http://www.borsaviaggi.it/Viloraclub_Mikri_Poli_Creta_s6501.html

JUNIOR CHESS COMPETITION in Makry Gialos.

JUNIOR CHESS COMPETITION in Makry Gialos.

A group of children from Makry Gialos region and Ierapetra town partiapating in a Chess competition beside the harbour in Makry Gialos on Sunday 19 May 2008.
They were competing for a cup and runner-up medals.
Each child was equipped with a chocolate bar and a bottle

of water to help their concentration!

SEASON START IN MAKRY GIALOS

Very slow start this season again in Makri Gialos Crete.

WHAT ABOUT PROPERTY in MAKRY GIALOS.?

The easter in Makrigialos at Olympio

Dear Dmitri and family!

Once again we have spent our holiday in Makri. And as usual we have been well taken care of by Olympio family. Lovely atmosphere, hospitality and wireless internet. BRAVO.

We will send this site to all our friends, and to your notice, we will be back in June

Many regards
Hege and Petter

About Makry-Gialos village.

If you want to avoid manicured resorts, like getting away from it all (but not too far), and dislike crowds on holiday, then Makry-Gialos is the place for you.
It's a very special place, peaceful and unhurried, surrounded by some inspiring untouched countryside.
Makry-Gialos occupies its own bay in South East Crete, along a coastline of secluded coves and quiet easy-to-get-to fine beaches. With its picturesque harbour and promenade, waterside tavernas, restaurants and cafes, the village is lively but still unspoiled.

Makry-Gialos claims to be blessed with the best

weather in all of Crete and there is no doubt the micro-climate gives it a great advantage over other areas as it also has some of the best unspoiled beaches, deserted coves and bays.
Its beautiful bay, long sandy beach and crystal clear water are matched by the friendly local hospitality. You will be assured of a warm welcome wherever you go!
The name "Makry-Gialos" means "long beach".
Behind Makry-Gialos lie rolling hills with delightful panoramic views from out of the way villages where you can experience genuine ethnic cuisine. You’ll
have a great time sampling locally produced fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, wine, and of course the finest olive oil in the World.
This is a tourist spot that is hardly touched by the package holiday trade as local planning aims to protect the local culture and prevent large scale
development. There are of course some hotels, and these allow our guests to take advantage of their facilities, such as tennis courts, mini-golf, beach sports, and internet cafe.

THINGS TO DO around.
Visit the Towns Ierapetra 30 min, Sitia 45 min,
Agios Nikolaos 1 hour, Heraklio 2 Hours, Elounda 1.20 Hrs.

HISTORICAL PLACES in area.
Knossos (Minoan Pallas)(ruins). 2 hrs.

Kato Zakros (Minoan Pallas(ruins) 1.30 hrs.

Spinaloga (Lepra)Island, 1.20 hrs drive to Plaka, then 10 min by boat.
Romean villa(ruins), 2 min by feet.
Minoan villa,(ruins) 10 min by feet.
WALKS and HIKING

Pefki Gorge by feet 2 + 2 hrs up and down, from Aspros Potamos.
Perivoloakia Gorge, 15 min drive and then 2 + 2 hrs byfeet.
Dasaki Gorge (Butterfly) 10 min drive then 2 hrs walk
MORE INTERESTING
Chrissi Island 1 hrs (from Ierapetra by boat).
Vai (Palm forest and beach) 2 hrs drive.
Toplou Monastery, 1.30 hrs drive.
Myrtos village to west, 1 hr drive.
Mochlos village in north coast, 1 hr drive.
Kapsa monastery and gorge 10 min drive.
Etia, Voila, (Byzantine villages) 20 min drive.
Chandras village and plateau 20 min drive.
Lasithi Plateau (with the windmils) 1.30 hrs drive.
Mpramiana Lake (Ierapetra dam) 40 min drive.
Xerokambos beach 1 Hr drive to the east.

Tranditional mountain villages of : Agios Stefanos,
Pefki, Lithines, Pervolakia, Stavrochori, Oreino, Shinokapsala, Agios Ioannis,
Chrisopigi, Dafni, Kato Krya, Bebonas, Papagianades, Armenoi, Chandras, Ziros, Agia Triada from 5-20 min drive.
New villages by the coast: Lagada, Kalo Nero,
Goudouras to the east, and to the west: Koutsouras, Mavros Kolibos, Achlia, Galini, Agia Fotia, Ferma, and Koutsounari. From 5-15 min drive.

ATENTION 1. You also can find in maps etc. different spellings of our town like;

Makrigialos, Markygialos, Macrialos, Makri Gialos, Makrys Gialos, Makriyialos, Makriyalos, Makri Yalos etc.

But the correct way is into two words, (Μακρύ-Γιαλός in Greek) "Makry-Gialos".

ΑΤΕNΤΙΟΝ 2 :
Before you book a hotel or a apartment.
Make sure that is in Makry-Gialos, Crete.
Because also with the same name called as well many more places in mainland Greece and other Greek Islands.They are few Internet booking sites with this mistake as well.