1 bedroom apartment
ApartmentFor sale
Tympáki, Crete, Greece
€85,000
Ref. 374468
Description
Tymbaki, also known as Timbaki, is a small town in the southern part of Crete, about 65 km south of Heraklion, in the Messara Plain. The town has a population of about 5,746 inhabitants (as of 2011) and is part of the municipality of Festos. It is close to Kokkinos Pirgos Beach and the archaeological sites of Phaistos and Agia Triada Geography and economics Tymbaki is located at the northwestern end of the Messara Plain, about two kilometers from the coast. The region is agricultural, with numerous greenhouses producing fresh vegetables that are often exported The Geropotamos River flows into the Libyan Sea near Tymbaki, forming a small swamp there Sights Although Tymbaki is architecturally unappealing - many buildings are modern and unattractive - there are some interesting places to visit: Metropolitan Church of St. Titus: An important church in the center of the city. Kokkinos Pirgos: A nearby beach town with tourist facilities such as hotels and restaurants. The town also has a weekly market that takes place every Friday, as well as events such as car racing at the former airport in the summer Culinary specialties Tymbaki is also known for local products, including the traditional paximadi, a hard bread made from various grains. These baked goods are part of the culinary tradition of Crete and are often made by hand Overall, Tymbaki offers an insight into the rural way of life in Crete as well as a turbulent history that is closely linked to the horrors of the Second World War.
Features
Useful area (m²) :
72.00
Rooms :
2
Bedrooms :
1
Bathrooms :
1
Diagnostics
Energy Efficiency class
N.C.Greenhouse gas emission
N.C.


