Guidebook for Mires
Arts & Culture
Archaeological Site of Gortyna
ΓόρτυςMinoan archeological sight- museum.
Important Minoan archeological sight after the Knossos Palace in Heraklion city! Do not miss the opportunity to walk on an old Palace ruins and disover the Minoans culture which dates 3000 years! Its worth visiting Knossos Palace & Museum, Phaistos Palace, Gortys Palace & Museum and Komos Beach -Minoan harbour ruins .
76 locals recommend
Phaistos Minoan Palace
Eparchiaki Odos Faistou - Kalon LimenonImportant Minoan archeological sight after the Knossos Palace in Heraklion city! Do not miss the opportunity to walk on an old Palace ruins and disover the Minoans culture which dates 3000 years! Its worth visiting Knossos Palace & Museum, Phaistos Palace, Gortys Palace & Museum and Komos Beach -Minoan harbour ruins .
Parks & Nature
Zaros is a traditional cretan village 30 min. drive up to the hill under the mountain of Psiloritis / Idi. You can enjoy the nature and a peaceful walk around the beautiful lake. For the brave ones you can take the trail up to the mountain which leads to Rouvas Forest and an old church of Saint Nikolaos. Its worth visiting!
29 locals recommend
Lake Votomos
Zaros is a traditional cretan village 30 min. drive up to the hill under the mountain of Psiloritis / Idi. You can enjoy the nature and a peaceful walk around the beautiful lake. For the brave ones you can take the trail up to the mountain which leads to Rouvas Forest and an old church of Saint Nikolaos. Its worth visiting!
Getting Around
Mires Bus station in Mires is the central one which leads you to the nearest Beaches with safety. Places such as Matala, kalamaki, Kokkinos Pyrgos, Zaros village, Gortys- Phaistos arheological sights, Aghia Galini, Rethimno, Heraklion city and other more place. Information given at the Bus station few steps from the Pasiphae Apartment. For Rent a Car office, please ask me! Thank you!
ΚΤΕΛ Μοιρῶν - Bus Station
166 28is OktovriouMires Bus station in Mires is the central one which leads you to the nearest Beaches with safety. Places such as Matala, kalamaki, Kokkinos Pyrgos, Zaros village, Gortys- Phaistos arheological sights, Aghia Galini, Rethimno, Heraklion city and other more place. Information given at the Bus station few steps from the Pasiphae Apartment. For Rent a Car office, please ask me! Thank you!
Sightseeing
Kalamaki is a coastal village suitable for couples or families. It is a friendly place which offers nice accommodation and local traditional food in sensible prices. Moreover, offers a 4km sandy beach with free umbrellas and sunbeds on the beach. Enjoy your walk along the beach and walk until the end to the Komos bay. For more information on accommodation, taverns/restaurants, cafe, rent a car please ask me!
48 locals recommend
Kalamaki
Kalamaki is a coastal village suitable for couples or families. It is a friendly place which offers nice accommodation and local traditional food in sensible prices. Moreover, offers a 4km sandy beach with free umbrellas and sunbeds on the beach. Enjoy your walk along the beach and walk until the end to the Komos bay. For more information on accommodation, taverns/restaurants, cafe, rent a car please ask me!
Traditional local taverns. Taste homemade cretan treats everywhere in good prices. Don't forget to taste 'Ofto dish' traditional grilled meat served in a tavern in the square of Kalamaki. Cafes along the Beach road offers wonderful coctails and not only!
48 locals recommend
Kalamaki
Traditional local taverns. Taste homemade cretan treats everywhere in good prices. Don't forget to taste 'Ofto dish' traditional grilled meat served in a tavern in the square of Kalamaki. Cafes along the Beach road offers wonderful coctails and not only!