Villages to visit

Beautiful Cretan villages near Kamilári

  • Kalamaki (approx. 3 km): located along the beautiful sandy beach. Directly on the coast with several good tavernas with terrace by the sea. If you like fresh fish dishes, this is the place to visit. 
  • Sivas (approx. 3 km): the village square is particularly pleasant with excellent taverns. On Wednesday evenings, there is often live Greek music. Beautiful pottery and ceramics shop.
  • Listaros : approx. 3 km after Sivas you will arrive at the mountain village of Listaros. Here, many people restore houses in the traditional style. There is also a good tavern with a spectacular view of the valley and the sea where you can experience unique sunsets.

  • Pitsidia (approx. 4 km): On the main road and in the pleasant village square you will find taverns, kafenions and various shops. Just outside the village, in the direction of Matala, an excellent bakery.

  • Matala (approx. 8 km): Visit the famous Roman tombs, carved into the cliff, where the hippies also lived in the 60s. Matala Bay has a sandy beach with several tavernas. You can also reach the red beach (approx. 3/4 h. ascent).