Just 15 min away from Heraklion you will find the charming village of Archanes. You can stop here after a long visit to Knossos, as it is only a few kms away. It was an important hub in the Minoan times, as archaeology discovers recently revealed. It has an Archaeological Museum and also a Minoan… Read More Archanes Village
I have always said that the beaches from southern Crete are special. I don’t know if it’s because they are non-touristy as everyone flocks in the north or west, but they have a magical vibe. Also, on all I’ve been so far (Myrtos, Preveli, Ierapetra) they look gray from the distance, as they are pebbled… Read More Matala – a place with a unique vibe
If you are staying in Chania area, a visit to the Ancient Olive Tree is a must 😊 it is located in the village of Ano Vouves (don’t use translate for this, you will regret it), approx. 30km from Chania. The tree is said to be one of the oldest in the world that still… Read More World’s oldest olive tree that still produces olives
Just a few kilometers away from Chania, in the Souda bay, lies an impressive tribute to all those who lost their lives in the World War II to defend Crete. It was built and is preserved by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and 1527 soldiers are buried here. · United Kingdom: 862 soldiers · New… Read More Allied War Cemetery from Souda Bay
Aptera archaeological site is overlooked which means that is not that touristy. That is because it’s not as famous as Knossos or Malia, for example. And because only a history geek will search and read about it and then go visit it 😊. It is located a few kms away from Chania, on the way… Read More Aptera Archaeological Site – history at its finest
When we first arrived in Crete and stayed in Rethymno, we received a city map from the hotel and the first thing the girl from the reception circled was the Fortezza. I have read about it on several blogs and websites and that is a must see at sunset. And this is what we did… Read More Fortezza of Rethymno – a must see at sunset
Preveli Palm beach was on my must see list since 2020. It was planned to go there in our last day on the island, but my driver wanted to lay like a lizard in the sun on the Rethymno beach. And I couldn’t blame him, after driving all the way to Kissamos (for the Balos… Read More Preveli Palm Beach – where nature is still unspoiled
Spoiler alert: the yummy-est post so far. Drooling on your keyboard is not covered by any warranty, as it is considered that you spilled water. So, food in Crete. I am part of many FB groups related to Crete, Romanian and international. And I have noticed some differences. For example, my fellow citizens and the… Read More Let’s talk about… Cretan food
As Crete is becoming a more and more popular travel destination in Europe and a top choice among the Greek islands, I have made a list of tips & tricks and good to know before you go, as I see a lot of questions on several forums or FB groups. I hope they are valuable… Read More General info about Crete
Rethymno was the place where we stayed when I first came to Crete. It was love at first sight. Why did we choose it? Well, I had Balos and Elafonissi on my list, therefore we needed a place pretty close to them, as we landed on Heraklion airport (in 2020, flights to Chania were once… Read More Rethymno – the place where I fell in love with Crete
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