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Agia Pelagia (Dimos Gaziou) is a seaside fishing village built in the centre of a picturesque amphitheatric bay, 23 km northwest from Heraklion capital city of the island of Crete.

It takes its name from the homonymous church, in the Monastery of the Sebbathians, ruins of which are found at a distance of 1 km. west of the village. During the last few years, the resort has known a tourist development, as its sandy beaches attract many visitors who find here all kinds of services.

In Agia Pelagia you can visit the post-minoan graves and the University (Pritanion) of the 4th century BC which were found in 1970 at the site "Kladistos" or "Kladotos" and support the view that this was the site of the ancient city of Apollonia. Worth visiting is also the nearby cave, with the name "Evresi", where - according to legend - local people found the icon of Agia Pelagia (on the left side of the beach of Agia Pelagia)

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    Hotels in Agia Pelagia
    Joanna Apartments Score 8.025 from 17 reviews
    Kapetan Michali 8.03/10
    Agia Pelagia is built along a wonderful sandy bay, where the sea is always calm and the water is crystal clear. The bay of Agia Pelagia is ideal for combining sea sports with relaxation family holidays. The visitor will find very well organized market place, and a big variety of Greek taverns and tourist shops in the area. There are also a lot of different sea sport activities available for the guests. ... more
     
     Sunday Apartments Score 5 from 1 reviews
    El. Venizelos 5/10
    The area is offered for excursions as well. Visit the picturesque Villages of the main land and the Minoan tombs in Kladistos, that recently came into light. ... more
     
    Creta Sun Hotel Studios Score 8.5 from 22 reviews
    Eleftheriou Venizelou & Agias Pelagias Street 8.5/10
    It would be highly appreciated if you could inform the hotel in advance about your estimated arrival time. ... more
     
    Blue Bay Score 7.675 from 6 reviews
    7.68/10
    The complex has a choice of bars and dining venues to satisfy every taste. Many of the restaurants overlook the spectacular Mononaftis Bay. ... more
     
    Aquarius Apartments Score 8.225 from 12 reviews
    El. Venizelou 8.23/10
    It consists of 16 modern, fully equipped apartments and studios. Each of them provides: - bathroom - kitchen - dining room - living room - separate bedroom (apartments) - air conditioning - radio - phone - personal safe - balcony or courtyard overlooking the pool or the mountain. The layout of the accommodation facilitates the stay of disabled persons. The reception area with snack bar and cafe in the outdoor terrace will offer a daily breakfast of your choice and will become a regular meeting place with your friends. ... more
     
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