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
Let’s say you cannot rent a car for some reasons – you are below or above the age limit, it exceeds your budget (trust me, in the summer months renting a car for a week might cost you a kidney 😊), you do not have a driver’s license, you don’t feel confident driving on hilly… Read More Day trips – another way to explore Crete
Disclaimer: this post is based on my experience and it is a DIY schedule. It covers the main tourist attractions and not the hidden gems 😊 Let’s take the following scenario: · You have a car (rented or your own) · You have a week of vacation or a couple of days · You want to… Read More DIY vacation in Crete – daily schedule
Did you know that Crete is not only beautiful beaches, turquoise waters, sun and delicious food? Well, taking into account what I read on a daily basis on multiple FB groups, where people ask so many questions I wanted to share with you some things you can do here and that do not imply a… Read More Things you can do in Crete, other than beach-ing
One of the most iconic places in Crete is Arkadi Monastery. Its façade appears on all tourist leaflets that promote the island, together with the beaches of Balos, Vai, Preveli and the landmarks of Heraklion (Koules), Rethymno (Fortezza) and Chania (Venetian Harbour and Mosque). Arkadi (Μονή Αρκαδίου – Monastery of Arkadi in Greek) has played… Read More Arkadi Monastery – “Freedom or Death” (Ελευθερία ή θάνατος)
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
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