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
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
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
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
When I first had my visit to Crete, I had Samaria Gorge on my list. It was a little difficult in DYI mode, so next year, when we were at the travel agency office, my friends saw a nice photo and said: we will get this one. No matter how much I tried to tell… Read More Samaria Gorge – welcome to the wild
Gramvousa island is a must see in Crete. Its location near the Balos Lagoon made it popular amongst tourists, as day trips from Kissamos port include some free time here as well. For me, it was love at first sight. Its steep landscape, the surreal turquoise waters and the fort made me fall in love… Read More Gramvousa – the pirates’ island
When you Google “Crete”, the first result is… Balos Beach. I mean, the famous lagoon is on all websites and leaflets and everything that promotes Crete. On a serious note now, this place is pure paradise. Its white sand (in some places even pink), the shallow turquoise waters and its remoteness make Balos the most… Read More Balos Lagoon – 1000 shades of blue
I first heard of Lato Archaeological site in the summer, when we went to Kritsa. Our tour guide mentioned that you can hike for around 45 mins from Kritsa, but our time there didn’t allow me to get there, see the site and come back to the bus. So I researched and put it on… Read More Ancient Lato – the hidden gem next to Agios Nikolaos
As I mentioned in many of my previous posts, Crete is not only beautiful beaches, turquoise waters, good food and nice people. It has a lot of history, we are talking here about 5000+ years and remember that it is sometimes considered the cradle of the European civilization. I am a history geek and I… Read More Gortys Archaeological Site – “The Queen of the Inscriptions”
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