MAKRY-GIALOS * ΜΑΚΡΥ-ΓΙΑΛΟΣ: USEFUL TELEPHON NUMBERS for Makry-Gialos area.

POLICE
Emergency: 100
Non-Emergency: 133
Koutsouras station: 28430-51666
AMBULANCE: 166
FIRE: 199
COAST GUARD: 108

LOCAL DOCTORS & DENTISTS
Public emergency service Makry-Gialos
6959814797
Private medical practice Koutsouras
Dr. Andreas Arvanatis*
6939617067
Private medical practice Makry-Gialos
Dr. Dimos Michelakis*
6977558520
Dental practice Makry-Gialos
Dr. Nikko Latzanakis*
6937193655
* English speaking

HOSPITALS
Ierapetra
Appointments: 28423-40124
Reception: 28423-40123
Sitia
Appointments: 28430-24133
Reception: 28430-25931
Ag.Nick
Appointments: 28410-66606
Reception: 28410-66000

BUS STATIONS
Ierapetra: 28420-28237
Sitia: 28430-22272
Ag.Nick: 28410-22234
Iraklion: 2810-221765

EMBASSIES & CONSULATES
British Embassy – Athens: 210-7236211
British Consulate – Iraklion: 2810-224012
Belgium Embassy: athens@diplobel.org
Austrian Embassy: 210-7257292
German Embassy: 210-7285111
French Embassy: 210-3391000
Dutch Embassy – Athens: 210-7254907
Dutch Embassy – Emergency: 6946460600
Dutch Embassy – Iraklion: 2810-241700

OTHER SERVICE NUMBERS
City Hall – Koutsouras: 28433-40924
IKA – Ierapetra: 28420-22241
IKA – Sitia: 28430-29561

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.

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