Georgioupoli, Seaside resort village in Apokoronas Municipality, Crete, Greece.
Georgioupoli stretches along the Sea of Crete with a nine-kilometer sandy coastline and features the confluence of three rivers, including the Almiros River that forms a small natural harbor used for fishing activities and tourist boat excursions.
The village was named after Prince George of Greece, who served as high commissioner of Crete during the final years of Ottoman rule, and was historically the port of ancient Lappa, known as Amphimalla.
The Chapel of Saint Nicholas located near the beach serves as a focal point for community gatherings and religious festivities, reflecting local spiritual practices and traditional Greek architecture with whitewashed buildings and narrow winding streets.
The village provides accommodations, tavernas, cafes with complimentary Wi-Fi, local markets, and ATMs, serving as a practical base for exploring the White Mountains and western Crete attractions via minor roads.
Lake Kournas, located four kilometers from the village, is Crete's only freshwater lake that displays varying shades throughout the day due to changing sunlight conditions.
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