Kisamos
is surrounded by beautiful landscape and has about 10.000 inhabitants.
As anywhere on Crete its history goes far back and myths and tradition
are still alive.
Life is passing quietly in the town and you forget the noice of
the city in its good hotels, apartments and private rooms. Its
hospitality and touristic facilities in Cretan atmosphere provide
whatever the visitor needs.
The port of Kisamos links Crete to the nearest island of Kythira,
the Peloponnese, (Kalamata, Gytheion) and even Piraeus. There
Banks, Post-Office, Bus-station, Telephone-centre (OTE), Health-centre,
Camping-site, Car and Motorbike rental offices, as well as shops
for leather, gold, folk craft, woodcarving etc. Don't forget to
try the delicious dishes of the Cretan traditional Kitchen, fresh
fish from the bay, and last but not least the famous Kisamos wine.
With Kisamos as a starting point you can visit the archeologigal
site of Falassarna, Polyrrinia, the Gramvousa Isles (Pirate isles
with citabel), the beautiful gorges of Topolia, Sisricari, the
overlooking cave of St.Sophie (Agia Sofia), the lagoon of Balos,
the medieval villages etc.
The crystal-clear sea and the vast sandy beaches of Kisamos make
your holiday a unique pleasure...
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