Peace-seekers will be in their element during a holiday to Georgioupolis, which is home to Crete's longest beach.
Lazy days on Crete
Once not much more than a tiny fishing village, Georgioupolis has mushroomed into a tourist favourite. Its popularity has a lot to do with the long, sandy beach which gilds the shoreline for several kilometres. In fact, it’s the longest beach on all of Crete. Days don’t get any more active than draping yourself over a sunlounger and diving into a great holiday read.
A dinky chapel
One of Georgioupolis’ standout sights is the Chapel of St Nicholas, which you’ll find stashed away behind the harbour. Dedicated to the protector of seafarers, this teensy toothpaste-coloured place sticks out over the sea at the end of a rocky path that’s home to lots of little crabs. In winter, when the winds are strong, the whole chapel is lashed by crashing waves.