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THE Kissamos is a town in the prefecture of Chania, in the northwest Crete, in the homonymous Gulf, west of Chania, with a population of 4,236 inhabitants.
At a glance
The economic development of the region is based more on the wine it produces, the famous wine of Kissamos (main variety of the vine is the Roman one), the oil and the production of other agricultural products, as well as its tourist infrastructure. So the small town has become a busy tourist resort.
The ancient Kissamos, a coastal city on the northwest coast of Crete, has been located for several centuries in the plain that surrounds the homonymous bay. This ancient city was the port of ancient Polyrrinia, the oldest Doric city of Crete, 7 km south of Kissamos, a naval and commercial center of the region. After the Roman conquest of Crete (in 69 BC) Kissamos experienced great economic and residential development.
Due to its wealth and location, Kissamos was always well fortified. The city walls were first built by the Venetians (Good) and parts of them are still preserved, west of the Turkish fortress. In fact, it was named Kastelli because of its fortress: Kastelli or Kastelli Kissamos (to stand out, as Crete had many Kastellias).
How to get there
Every hour the transport with Chania and from the port of Kissamos, regular ferries leave for Antikythera, τα Kythira and Gythio, Piraeus.
How to move
What to see
From Kissamos one can visit the interesting archeological sites of Polyrrenia and Falassarna, the impressive gorge in Topolia, the tame and wild islands of Gramvousa, the Lagos Lagos and the Archaeological Museum of Kissamos.
- Kissamos Archaeological Museum.
Entertainment
What will you buy
Where are you going to eat?
- The Cellar, Customs beach. 15 € / person.
- Mesogios Cretan Restaurant, Korfalona Beach Kissamos, ☎ 30 28220 31662, e-mail: [email protected]. 15 € / person.
- Mama's Dinner Restaurant, Stylianou Koutsaftaki 1, Kaliviani, Kissamos, Chania, Crete, ☎ 30 28220 23204, e-mail: [email protected]. Daily 18:30 - 23:45. It offers fresh fish and seafood, Mediterranean cuisine and an extensive list of Greek wines. 25 - 40 € / person.
Where to go for coffee - drink
Where will you stay?
- Mesogios beach hotel, Korfalona Beach Kissamos, ☎ 30 693 2730032, e-mail: [email protected]. Check-in: anytime, check-out: anytime. Hotel by the sea with pool and rooms with sea view on Korfalona beach in Kissamos 30-50 € per room.
- Galini Beach Hotel, Teloneio beach. Check-in: 13.00, check-out: 12.00. 35-55 for a double room.
- Terramara, Plakalona, Kissamos (Between Kissamos and Kolymvari, on the old road), ☎ 30 694 0694 904. Check-in: anytime, check-out: anytime. It has 4 rooms, swimming pool, garden, barbecue area 30-50 € per room.
- Sunny Bay Hotel, Kissamos beach, ☎ 30 2822083062. Rooms with either sea or pool views. 50-80 the double room.
- Anavaloussa apartments, Βίγλια, ☎ 30 2822083374. 70-100 €.
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