Agia Pelagia is located 18 kilometers west of Heraklion. Before four decades ago, the company discovered Capsis Agia Pelagia and immediately saw the potential and special aesthetics of the place. Today Hotel Capsis Beach is the largest and most luxurious in Agia Pelagia and only occupies the western side of the Agia Pelagia Gulf. Of course now there are several other hotels and apartments available and the area is quite built. Along the narrow beach you will find a tavern after another. The food here is typical values ​​of tourist areas of Crete. In the same area you will find all kinds of shops: jewelery, silverware, souvenirs, internet cafe, an automatic machine for cash withdrawal (ATM) and car rental agencies. You will also find small bars and cafés but not big clubs. The night is rather quiet in Agia Pelagia.