MAKRY-GIALOS Village stand in SEast part of CRETE Island.
Few years ago Makry-Gialos was a little port with a few storehouses.
Around this time there were only a few (2-3) families living in the area and a few men spending the night while they were fishing.
In that storehouses, the local people (who in that time use to live in the surrounding villages in and around the mountains) used to store up and after, export their goods, like Olive oil, wine, Tsikoudia or Raki, sultanas, carobs beans, corn, and live animals.
In that storehouses, the local people (who in that time use to live in the surrounding villages in and around the mountains) used to store up and after, export their goods, like Olive oil, wine, Tsikoudia or Raki, sultanas, carobs beans, corn, and live animals.
There weren't many roads for transfers, because the land is very rocky.
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| Makry-Gialos in 1970s |
Also during these years most of the local population moved to the big cities in Crete, Athens, and other Greek cities. A big part of them also went to Germany and to Australia for work.
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Today the resort of Makry-Gialos has a population of around 1000 people who they mainly move dawn from the mountain villages of Agios Stefanos ( Saint Stefano ) and Pefki ( Pine trees ).
Makry Gialos consists of two settlements: Makry-Gialos were is now by the fishing harbor and Analipsi, were are build the two big hotels Sunwing and Mikri Poli.
The village has grown very fast between 1980-2005.
The two beautiful villages of Agios Stefanos and Pefki are 7 km away from the sea and are 420 meters above sea level.
Both villages are now connected by a new asphalt road.
Those villages are still traditional and some very old people are currently living there.
Makry-Gialos now has become a popular resort due to the friendly local hospitality.
It is still unspoiled and an ideal spot for those searching for quiet holidays, with visitors returning year after year.
By the sea shore there is the long sandy beach with crystal clear shallow waters, which is perfect for children and non- swimmers.
The beach is lined with a good variety of tavernas to suit all tastes.
The fishing port is the most picturesque part of the village of Makry-Gialos has a very good supply of shops, tavernas, cafe, Bar and water sport facilities, disco bars, banks, pharmacies, doctor, dentist, car rental, florists and car-service station.
In our traditional taverns meat, fish and other local dishes are served.
The numerous fish taverns also serve fresh fish caught locally.
In all restaurants and cafes, the quality of the food is excellent and prices are reasonable.
Today the resort of Makry-Gialos has a population of around 1000 people who they mainly move dawn from the mountain villages of Agios Stefanos ( Saint Stefano ) and Pefki ( Pine trees ).
Makry Gialos consists of two settlements: Makry-Gialos were is now by the fishing harbor and Analipsi, were are build the two big hotels Sunwing and Mikri Poli.
The village has grown very fast between 1980-2005.
The two beautiful villages of Agios Stefanos and Pefki are 7 km away from the sea and are 420 meters above sea level.Both villages are now connected by a new asphalt road.
Those villages are still traditional and some very old people are currently living there.
Makry-Gialos now has become a popular resort due to the friendly local hospitality.
It is still unspoiled and an ideal spot for those searching for quiet holidays, with visitors returning year after year.
By the sea shore there is the long sandy beach with crystal clear shallow waters, which is perfect for children and non- swimmers.
The beach is lined with a good variety of tavernas to suit all tastes.
The fishing port is the most picturesque part of the village of Makry-Gialos has a very good supply of shops, tavernas, cafe, Bar and water sport facilities, disco bars, banks, pharmacies, doctor, dentist, car rental, florists and car-service station.
In our traditional taverns meat, fish and other local dishes are served.
The numerous fish taverns also serve fresh fish caught locally.
In all restaurants and cafes, the quality of the food is excellent and prices are reasonable.
A street market is held every Friday ( 09-13.00 o'clock ) on the road, next to church , in the harbor area.
Makry-Gialos is a good starting point to visit the monastery Kapsa, the gorges of Pefki, Dasaki or Butterfly and Pervolakia (the best in east Crete) .
Makry-Gialos is a good starting point to visit the monastery Kapsa, the gorges of Pefki, Dasaki or Butterfly and Pervolakia (the best in east Crete) .
Excavations brought a Minoan villa to light and also in the same region a Roman villa from the Roman period was found.
You can also explore the villages of Agios Stefanos, Pefki, Pervolakia, Skinokapsala and Orino with pine forests.
The villages Chandras, Armeni, and Ziros plateau with the windmills. The traditional village Etia with the Venetian villa.
On the Afendis Stavromenos hiest mountain top in east Crete (1500 m) you can enjoy a fantastic and unforgettable view to the eastern Crete area, Ierapetra, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda and all surrounding islands. (only with 4x4)
The excellent climate of the area ( about 340 sunny days per year ), the beautiful landscape and the warm hospitality attracts visitors of all ages.
MAKRY GIALOS IS A IDEAL RESORT FOR FAMMILY QUIET HOLIDAYS. WELCOME
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