The Agia Triada Monastery, located in the Akrotiri peninsula north of Chania is a must see if you wander in the area. You can stop here on your way to Seitan Limani or go for a visit after you arrive at the airport, as it is very close (3km – 5 mins drive). The monastery… Read More Agia Triada Monastery – the quiet oasis of Akrotiri Peninsula, Crete
When summer is in full right, after the summer solstice, and the season is at its peak, there are some important things I would like to call out. Please take them into consideration, to make the best out of your vacation in Crete, but it also applies to other Greek islands, especially the Cyclades and… Read More Extreme summer survival kit
Although the easiest way to get to Crete is by plane, there are a lot of tourists that choose to arrive by ferry, especially those that bring their own car to the island or cannot travel by plane (aviophobia, certain medical conditions, etc). Ferry is also used by island hoppers, locals and budget travelers. Here… Read More Ferry info – what you need to know before sailing to Crete
Being a member on so many FB groups dedicated to Crete and Greek islands, there is no day without someone (or many) asking if day trip from Crete to Santorini is worth it. I will try to detail as much as possible, based on the feedback and experience of several people I talked to that… Read More Day trips from Crete to Santorini – Yay or Nay?
Did you know that there is a unique beach in Greece and Crete that has pink sand? Yep, you read that just fine. Pink sand 😊 Elafonisi (Ελαφονήσι – deer island) is a beach and a small island located in the southwest of Crete. Not to be confused with Elafonisos, which is an island south… Read More Elafonisi, the pink sand beach: Instagram vs reality
If you have doubts about where you should stay in Crete to get the most out of the beauty, history and culture of this island, I hope my classification below can help you. It depends a lot on what you want from your vacation: AI hotels, Instagram beaches, nature, nightlife, history, archaeology, crowded vs quiet… Read More All around Crete: where to stay, what to do
For all those that stay in Chania area, Falasarna beach is a must! Located in the extreme west of the island, only 1hr drive from Chania, this amazing beach is the perfect place for sunset lovers and romantic walks, photoshoots, Instagram pictures, proposals and the list can go on. It lies in the small gulf… Read More Falasarna – the crown jewel of Cretan beaches
Travelling with kids is all fun until they get bored or the weather is not suitable for a day at the beach (windy, cloudy, rain or high waves). As I am part of many FB groups where people ask about places they can go to or things to do with kids, I have made a… Read More Having fun with kids in Crete
If you are a fan of remote beaches, off the beaten path, not so touristy and with a beauty of this world, then you should definitely add Seitan Limani on your list. This wonderful hidden gem is located in the wilderness of Akrotiri Peninsula, 22 km north-east of Chania. It is actually a narrow canal,… Read More Seitan Limani – the thunderbolt shaped beach
Chania, agapi mou ❤ Well, I have been so many times in Crete, but for the 8th of March in 2023, I took my mom to my second home. This time, we chose Chania, as I have never been there. Long story short, Chania dates back to the Minoan period, when it was called Kydonia.… Read More Chania – the queen of the western Crete
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