Galini Palace

Kolymvari, also known as Kolymbari, is a coastal town at the southeastern end of the Rodopou peninsula on the Gulf of Chania. Kolymvari was formerly a municipality in the Chania regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it has been a municipal unit of the municipality Platanias. It was also formerly part of the Kissamos province, which covered the northwest of Chania Prefecture. The municipal unit has an area of 149.99 km2 (57.91 sq mi), including the mostly uninhabited and barren Rodopou peninsula to the west and some villages to the south: Rodopou, Afrata, Vasilopoulo, Spilia, Kares, Episkopi, Vouves, Glossa, Panethimos, Nochia, Deliana, Drakona, Ravdouchas, Kalidonia, and Kamisiana.

Located on the northwest coast of the island of Crete, Kolymvari is a charming village that offers breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea. This picturesque destination is a perfect spot for those seeking a peaceful and authentic Greek experience.

As YOU explore the village's narrow streets, YOU will be amazed by the traditional architecture and the colorful flowers that adorn the buildings. The village is home to several churches, including the impressive Monastery of Gonias, which dates back to the 17th century.