Power supply in Greece / Crete is 220V. Sockets accept two-round pin plugs. Adaptors are readily available at any supermarket, or just ask Martin, our friendly hotel manager, to help you out. Power cuts happen occasionally, especially in summertime, due to strained generating capacity.
Crete, like the rest of Greece, is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Time (GMT +2) and adjusts to summertime at 4am on the last Sunday in March. It is set back to winter time at 4am on the last Sunday in October.
Bus services are operated by the KTEL cooperative and buses are comfortable, fast and fairly frequent. For supraregional lines and timetables to Agia Galini with departure from Rethymnon, click here. For other departure points and timetables, please click here.
The Astoria Hotel is within easy reach on foot (about 5min.) to Agia Galini’s cozy village centre and to the lovely beach. Agia Galini’s shops and inviting taverns are just a few minutes away. (See also Location).
No, we’re sorry, but pets are not welcome in our hotel. Personally we have nothing against them, but not all guests at Astoria Hotel are charmed by pets.
Yes, there are excellent English / German speaking doctors in Agia Galini. Agia Galini has a private medical centre on a 24/7 base, as well as a qualified dentist and several pharmacies.
Agia Galini belongs to the municipality of Lambis in Rethymnon, Crete / Greece. The municipality has a population of around 6,000 and covers a surface area of about 220sq.km.