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
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
Spinalonga (Σπιναλόγκα or Καλυδών – Kalydon, as it is officially named in Greek) is an island in the Elounda Bay and the second most visited place in Crete (after Knossos). The origin of the name, although it sounds Italian (spina = thorn, longa = long), has its roots in the Greek phrase στην Ελούντα (stin Elounda)… Read More Spinalonga – the last leper colony of Europe
The journey through Cretan history continues today with the Archaeological Site of Malia. It is the 3rd largest Minoan site on the island, after Knossos (d’oh!) and Phaistos. According to the legend, Sarpedon, the 3rd son of Zeus and Europe and brother of King Minos of Knossos, ruled here. As its big brothers, the palace… Read More Malia Palace and Archaeological Site
Hello there! My previous posts have been about general stuff, but now it’s time to talk about Crete and it’s must see places. A little bit of history to start with. Well, this land is always seen as the cradle of the Europe and ancient Greece, as history records tell us. And that is because… Read More Knossos Archaeological Site – a small tour
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