In the centre of Crete, the
largest island of Greece and the fifth largest of
the Mediterranean Sea, in the Province of
Rethymno lies the Castle of Ageliana, in
the village of Ageliana.
HistoryCastle of Ageliana
A Venetian building that has absorbed in the passing of centuries
additions and modifications from the Turks and the Cretans.
Traces
of its stormy history are quite a few.
The memories are settled.
The
respect, tradition and passion imposed in its five year restoration
into a monument of life, "The Castle of Ageliana".
A building of 550
square metres which carries in its soul a history of centuries.
Taking a walk through the hospitable village of Ageliana,
you will come across houses built with a unique architectural style,
green pastures with its olive trees, orange trees and vineyards.
100 meters far from the village, you will find a mini-market,
taverns and traditional coffee shops.
The town of Perama with
its Medical Centre, banks, super markets,
pharmacies, restaurants etc. is only 3 km away from the village.
The Province’s capital, Rethymno,
with 35,000 residents, the port, the museums, the Venetian
Castle Fortezza, the beachside coffee shops and
restaurants, lies just 23 km from the Castle of Ageliana.
The distance to the airports of Chania and
Heraklion is only 70 km away.
All
of the above, result to the soul guarantee for a real unforgetable
vacation that will be remembered and engraved in your heart forever.
