I can now say that I have visited Crete in all four seasons. I was there in spring (early March), summer (full months of June and August), autumn (late September and late October) and in winter (late November-early December and also for New Year’s Eve). Each season is unique and has its own vibe and… Read More Crete in December
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
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
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
Yes, yes. You read that right. You can have a cheap holiday in Crete, but full of rich experiences. I am the type of person who just wants a room with a clean bed, shower and toilet. I am not a fan of super luxury AI hotels, with heated pool, spa and free massage. Also,… Read More Cheap holiday, rich experiences
In my previous post I have presented in details the traffic rules in Crete, which are available all over Greece. Now, let’s see how it is to drive in Crete. I am a professional passenger 😊 . With that being said, I pay much more attention to details and the surroundings than the driver, who… Read More How to drive properly in Crete
As mentioned in my previous post, you can get around Crete by bus or public transportation. It is cheap, clean and very well organized. Like other Mediterranean islands, including countries (Malta and Cyprus, for example), the only mean of public transport in Crete is by bus, divided in local and inter-city. Local buses are the… Read More Public transportation in Crete
Being a big island, you have several options for moving around: by car, bus (public transportation), by taxi or by private driver. Also, you have other small options, such as ATV, scooter, boat or organized excursions. Let’s discuss the first option in more details. There will be separate posts about each one. By car This… Read More Renting a car in Crete
Crete is the largest Greek island and the 5th in the Mediterranean Sea (after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus and Corsica). It has an elongated shape and from east to west it spreads on 260 km and the road will take approx. 6hrs by car (from Falassarna to Vai Beach), but also narrowing to 12km from north… Read More About Crete and how to get there
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