Georgioupolis is a big, waterfront village located 40 km east of Chania and 20 km west of Rethymnon; here there is a wonderful, long sandy beach and a lovely small river which crosses the village. The village is transformed so as to facilitate the tourists however it remains very attractive with its long, sandy beach, the small fishing harbour, the river and the large eucalyptus trees along the streets which fan out from the main square. During the Classical Age, Georgioupolis was named Amphimala and it had been the port of the ancient Lappa.
The main beach is part of the endless beach stretching along the National Road Chania-Rethymnon for many km. It is very well organised with umbrellas, sun loungers, showers, cafes and a newly constructed road with big pavements.
The need to preserve the wildlife along the beach led to the recognition of the waterfront beach area as an area belonging to the network 'Natura 2000'. There is a blue flag here, proving the clearness of the sea. A second beach lies to the north of the river in a small bay; although swimming here is much safer the water is very much colder.
 Georgioupolis is quite lively during the day since here there are many shops, cafes and restaurants on and nearby the main square and on the waterfront. You can find ATMs, banks, post office and bookshop in the village as well.
The visitors can enjoy the clean sea and the sun, the traditional products, and the watersports (windsurfing). You can hire a pedalboat and canoe to go up the river where you can see turtles, fish, birds and ducks. There are a few bars in the small town. The Georgioupolis bar on the main square and the Edem Cocktail Bar and Restaurant with swimming pool on the beach are the best places to have drinks. Here there are also some fine beach bars along the long beach. Every Tuesday night live Cretan music shows are organised. The tavernas Poseidon, Fanis and Plateia offer great traditional and sea food.
There is very good connection by public transport with the village of Georgioupolis. They drop you on the main road, just a couple of minutes from the central square. It is a fine place to stay since it is located near the centre of Crete and it is easy to visit the sights of the island.
  
  
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