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Holidays in Makry Gialos

Wide-awake at night? Could be that adventurous spirit of yours! So what are you waiting for? Get up, make yourself some brekkie and book a holiday to Makry Gialos!

It's situated 380 kilometres to the southeast of Athens, the capital city of Greece.

What could be more soothing than a leisurely stroll beside the water? Spend some time at Voulisma Beach or Vai Palm Grove if you're looking for a great day out.

You don't have to be stuck on the highway all day to see some nature. Just 30 kilometres out of Makry Gialos, Lake Voulismeni is a terrific place to get out into the fresh air. More scenic surrounds are waiting for you at Richtis Gorge, 15 kilometres away.

The Museum of Cretan Ethnology and Moni Toplou are close to the middle of Sfáka, 15 kilometres to the northwest. After more? Sitia, 20 kilometres to the northeast of Makry Gialos, boasts the Sitia Archaeological Museum and the Folklore Museum.

You may feel the urge to stay in Heraklion for a little while. This destination is 85 kilometres to the northwest and not too far from the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, the Natural History Museum of Crete and St. Mark's Basilica. Some other nearby attractions are Venetian Walls and the Heraklion Port.

There's no better way to get to know a place than to literally take a bite out of it! You're invited to discover the culture, history and personality of Lasithi by indulging in some of its finest food and drink.

Traditional cuisine here tends to include chicken and pork, two common ingredients for which the region is famous for serving up.

Of course, you can't go to Makry Gialos without introducing your taste buds to pilafi kritis (chicken pilaf) or moussaka (minced meat and aubergine casserole). Popular with the locals and considered signature recipes, they are an essential experience for any food-loving adventurer.

You may be eating yourself into elastic-waisted slacks, but loukoumades (deep fried pastry with honey) is certainly worth it. This well-liked dessert will make your taste buds tingle at the very sight of it.

If you love a good beer, find the nearest bar and say Neda. Enjoy it with a side of storytelling and socialising with the locals.

Look for Savatiano Retsina and Nemea Agiorgitiko on the wine menus. They're regional specialities for both vino savants and novices alike.

Like all good things, your trip to Makry Gialos must eventually come to an end. When it's time to pack up your belongings and head off, say one last "Yiá sou" and spend your remaining holiday allowance on some unique souvenirs.

When it's time to take to the skies, allow yourself plenty of time to reach Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER). Located 80 kilometres to the northwest from the centre of Makry Gialos, this is the nearest terminal.

Hotels in Makry Gialos

No matter how you like to roll, there's a room waiting for you in Makry Gialos. For a place that's easy on the wallet, book yourself in at either the Cretasun Apartments (Katovigli) or the Studios Romantica (Makris Gialos). But if you'd rather live like royalty while you're here, the Bay View Resort Crete or the Pearls of Crete - Holiday Residences might be more to your liking. Just sit back, unwind and let the friendly staff do what they do best.