With a population of around 15,000, the town of Kissamos has plenty of character and like all of Crete, it has a long history filled with legends and tradtions.

It offers peace and quiet away from city life with many tavernas where you can sample traditional Cretan cuisine, taste the Bay’s fresh fish and relax with a famous wine from the Kissamos area.

The town itself has many amenities such as banks, post office, health centre, pharmacy, car & bike rentals, bakery and shops selling local arts and crafts. The sandy beaches are uncrowded and give you the opportunity to swim in the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea.