This excursion takes you to the beautiful island of Chrissi!

Chrissi is one of the 81 uninhabited islands of Crete. The residents of Ierapetra call it "The Island", because of their special relationship with it.

The bus drives to Ierapetra from where you go on the boat, which takes approximately 50 minutes.

On the western part of the island the visitor can see the well preserved old chapel of Agios Nikolaos (possibly built in the 13th century), the salt pan which still gathers salt, the old port, the Minoan ruins, some Roman carved graves and the light house.

In the sea around the island the variety of the marine species is impressive. Around 54 different species of fossils were set on the volcanic rocks many years ago, when Chrissi was covered by water. A number of them still live in the sea. As a result all the northern coasts (Belegrina, Hatzivolakas & Kataprosopo bays) are full of shells.

The turquoise waters around the island are shallow. Up to 1 Km north and south, the depth does not exceed 10 m. This makes Chrissi the best place for snorkeling.

Chrissi looks like paradise on earth. A place to dream, swim and go walking.

In the day trip the visitor has enough time to walk around, swim in its turquoise waters and have a snack at the tavern.

In the unspoilt and fragile environment of Chrissi visitors must act with utmost respect towards nature. It is not allowed to leave litter, to collect rocks, shells, or plants, to light a fire, to walk outside the designated paths and to camp.

Price: € 29,- p.p.
All excursions can be booked on www.kritinet.com or at the local travel agency "Kritinet Travel" at the mainroad of Agia Pelagia

Emails can be send to info@kritinet.com