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Kissamos (Greek: Κίσσαμος) is a town and municipality, multiple (former) bishopric and Latin titular see in the west of the island of Crete, Greece. It is part of the Chania regional unit and of the former Kissamos Province which covers the northwest corner of the island. The city of Kissamos is also known as Kastelli Kissamou and often known simply as Kastelli after the Venetian castle that was there. It is now a port and fishing harbour, with a regular ferry from the Peloponnese via Kythira. A town museum is located in the old Venetian governor's palace and there have been important archaeological finds in the town, including fine mosaics, dating from the Roman city of Kisamos (Κίσαμος, Latinized as Cisamus). The head town of the municipality (Δήμος Κισσάμου) is Kastelli-Kissamos itself.
Restaurants in Kissamos
1. Bonsai and Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 98 reviews
Konstante Bonsaiausstellung (Eintritt frei) Kleine und grosse Geschenke aus Olivenholz und Treibholz von den hiesigen Straenden. Unikat-Schmuck und Keramik. Suiseki (Naturstein auf Holzbasis). Wir gehen auf Ihre Wuensche ein, z.B. Aenderung eines Schmuckstueckes - kein Problem! Sonderanfertigung einer Keramik. Gerne gestalten wir Ihre Idee. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch.
Reviewed By 99joseff
Must do on your way to Balos Beach! If you want to take home s.th. special, not the standard souvenir! Beautiful show room with unique things made of local natural elements. The most impressive are Mike's olive bonsais! Also ask for their organic olive oil. if you are lucky, they have some left to sell you.
2. Sailing In Crete - Fantasia Sailing Boat
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5.0 based on 154 reviews
Fantasia VIP Boat Sailing daily cruises and more than one day. 1. Private one or more days 2. Semi private Daily cruise to Balos, Gramvousa. Depart at 10:30 from Kissamos port and return 19:00 Semi private Price is 80 euro per person Babys under the age four is free of charge. Children aged five to ten years old are 50 euro. Include sea food with lazani or rice, fish filet ,wine, beer, soft drinks, fruits and etc..!!!In any case, we also make changes for allergies to some material or anything else you want. 2. Private cruise ( daily cruise): one to 10 persons Include rich lunch and Cooking on board sea food with lazani or rice, fish filet . local wine, beer, soft drinks, fresh juises, fruits and etc! Also the best food for vegeterians Cooking on board with fresh local product In any case. we also make changes for allergies to some material or anything else you want. The enjoyment of the food is part of our cruise! Include life jackets For swimming, mask, snorkel,fins and see
3. To Kaniski
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5.0 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By gorjaha
We visited Kissamos last October. We bought our souvenirs from the Kaniski shop. All our friends loved what we bought for them. We definitely suggest to make a visit.
4. Sklopa
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5.0 based on 199 reviews
Sklopa wise gifts shop,Greek design gifts, souvenirs,apparel and more.
Reviewed By SebastianMiranda - Bucharest, Romania
Lovely hospitality, local, ecological, and original products. We had really nice talk with the staff about the products and other things.
5. To Pantopolion
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Antonis & kiki they rebuild with love an old general store from 1950.. Now it is a romantic shop with handmade souvenir, workshop & certified local products... Also a mini museum from old tools & things that we found here, are waiting for you to visit them...
6. Balos Lagoon
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4.5 based on 10,155 reviews
Reviewed By marcotL403QV - Rome, Italy
The most beautiful beach in Creta (together with Elafonisi) and famous for its wild nature, with turquoise waters and white sands turning to amazing shades of pink in some places. Waters are shallow, perfect for kids and lovely for grownups too. A legendary lagoon is also worth stopping by. Beware the boats throwing thousands of tourists in the middle of the day, although that is a very practical way to reach the place without going by car on a bumpy road. Ferries go back and forth from Kissamos port, but there are multiple trips during summer time, so I’d recommend to take the earliest trip available and then move to the island of Gramvousa nearby when the beach gets too crowded !
7. Kedrodasos Beach
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4.5 based on 545 reviews
One of the best beaches in Chania prefecture, quite untouched and unexplored. Many travelers use the area around the beach as a free camping spot. It is actually a cedar forest next to the beach. It is also a favorite beach for naturists. The road up to Elafonisi is quite good and then you need to take a non asphalt road for about 10 minutes. Then you also need to take a walk path for another 15-20 minutes. No matter the time you will need to go there, it's sure that you will enjoy that unique beach.
Reviewed By MrJDB - London, United Kingdom
Made the mistake of going to Elafonisi first which was beautiful but very very overcrowded with shallow waters. This beach is an absolute stunner; peaceful and an amazing landscape of trees and rocks down to the shoreline. Pack a lunch and water for a day of bliss.
8. Ancient City of Polyrinia
9. Komolithi
10. Dream Destinations
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5.0 based on 169 reviews
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