Panormo Village is a located right in the middle of the North Coast of Crete, 22km east of Rethymno and 55km west Heraklion. It is one of the most beautiful seaside villages of Crete (it actually belongs to the “Network of the most Beautiful Villages of Crete”), featuring picturesque stone paved alleys, two beautiful organized beaches and a wide range of shops and restaurants. It has a population of 400 people, which doubles or triples every summer.
The wider area around Panormo features many natural and archaeological attractions. Visit the lighthouse on the Hondrokavos Cape, about 800m from the center of the village, to enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets you have ever seen.
Also, make sure that you visit the remains of Agia Sophia Church. It was built in the 5th century, the early Christian times, and was excavated in 1948. In its days, it was one of the biggest Christian Royal Churches of Greece.
The industrial monument of “Charoupomylos” (an old carob factory converted into a modern cultural center), situated 50m from Lygaries Villas, offers the possibility to enjoy unique cultural events. Make sure that you ask for the event calendar.
Access to the village is very easy since it is located practically on the Northern National Road Axis connecting all of Crete. Access to the south is equally easy.