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Georgioupolis
is a former fishing-village at the western end of the bay of
▶ Rethymnon
on the island of
▶ Crete.
Apartments and hotels have established around the old village center and offer a variety of choice and size, and the old fishing port has been extended to a small marina.
The place's landmark is a tiny white chapel on the tip of the pier.
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A small river, which is sourced 8 kms west in the in-land village of Vrysses, reaches the Mediterranean Sea at Georgioupolis.
The last section of the river changes into a long stretching lake where one can watch several species of water birds.
The river finally mixes with sea water to form the port of Georgioupolis.
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In the village center and by the port there is a number of restful cafes and restaurants.
The original Mediterranean style can still be felt today.
East of the village center, the wind and the drift during thousands of years formed a mile-long sandy beach which continues under water.
It is therefore also suitable for small children.
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To the east along the bay there are some large hotels and resorts, and on their beaches all kinds of watersports are on offer.
5 kms South-East of Georgioupolis there is the Lake Kournas which is said to be Crete's only freshwater lake.
At least as the only "real" one as it has a natural origin and water all-year round.
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Text by
Ingo H. Dietrich
Photoss by
Holger Nordhoff
& Ingo H. Dietrich
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