Otherworldly images on the edge of Greece By exploring Greece you can discover places you didn’t even imagine existed in the country. Otherworldly scenes that you can schedule to visit…
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You may be hearing these names for the first time, but when you see what special and beautiful places they respond to, you will surely stay with dumbfounded and make…
A special experience in a place full of clay (Argilos in Greek means Clay) Greece has thousands of beaches and some of them undoubtedly standing out for their special characteristics….
Wild mountain peaks and rare habitats. Impressive rocks and unique formations of nature. Amazing beauty coastline and endless beaches with the Cretan sea in the background An idyllic landscape that…
Where’s Lettuce (Marouli) and where’s the Rag (Koureli)? The Mainland and island Greece are full of Greek villages, either small or large. Some of them have very common names which…
Kouremenos Beach: The ideal beach for windsurfing and kite surfing lovers! Kouremenos is 91 km east of Agios Nikolaos and 21 km east of Sitia, 1 km east of Palaikastro....
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Cover the whole length of Crete in half a day with a rented car Every large Cretan town, and some of the bigger villages, have car rental agencies. They're also...
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It can be done! Discover Crete riding the KTEL buses Every large town in Crete, like every large town in Greece, has a KTEL rural bus station from where the...
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Explore the Lasithi plateau to discover the secluded rural Crete Lasithi, at the easternmost side of Crete, has few truly touristic spots, such as Elounda and Sissi, while the rest...
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Spinalonga will transport you to a very special period in Crete's recent past Spinalonga is a Venetian era fortified island off the coast of northeast Crete, not far from Agios...
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Toplou is a living museum of the monastic history of Crete Toplou Monastery or Monastery of Panagia Akrotiriani (Our Lady of Akrotiri) is one of the most significant and beautiful monasteries in...
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Sitia calls out to the traveller who seeks peace and quiet Οne of the least "touristy" parts of Crete, Sitia is ideal for holidays for those who want peace and quiet...
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Neapoli still retains some of its old glamour as capital of the Lasithi region Neapolis, at about 54km east of Heraklion, is located in a green valley with dense olive...
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Visit Lastros, a very old, idyllic village in the mountains of eastern Crete Lastros is a tiny, postcard village clinging to the mountainside of eastern Crete. Its quaint white houses,...
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Lithines with its unspoiled character, has become a popular vacation spot Lithines is a village that has been rapidly gaining in popularity in recent years thanks to its unspoilt character...
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Elounda is a high profile resort set in a beautiful scenery Elounda Village, once a picturesque fishing village in lovely Mirabello Bay, nowadays is an ideal destination for people who...
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Set in splendid Mirabello bay, Plaka caters to many tastes Plaka is a small community in the northeast of Crete, located in the stunning setting of the Mirabello bay close...
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Be bold and make the right turn: wonderful villages like Myrsini await you The main highway serving the north coast of Crete, from Chania in the west to Sitia in...
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At Pefki, not yet reached by tourism, you will feel like a true Cretan Pefki is a typical Cretan mountain village situated at an altitude of 420 m with panoramic...
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Visit mountainous Sfaka for amazing views of the southern Aegean Sfaka is the second of a string of attractive mountain villages that you come across along the main eastbound roads...
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Choose the traditional village of Tourloti for a true feeling of rural Cretan life The village of Tourloti is located in the eastern part of Crete, on the road from...
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Choose Mochlos for a truly relaxing stay in Crete Mochlos is a small picturesque fishing village located in the gulf of Mirabello in Eastern Crete, easily within reach of Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra...
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Ierapetra combines splendid beaches, history and gastronomical pleasures On approach Ierapetra cannot be accused of being the best looker in Crete, but on closer inspection this sea-facing town backed by snowcapped...
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Visit Panagia Faneromeni, one of the most popular monasteries in Crete The Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni (Revealed Holy Mary) or Virgin Mary of Gournia is located northwest of Pachia Ammos,...
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As if carved into the hills, scenic Kapsa monastery can be combined with a refreshing swim The Κapsa monastery on Crete’s southeast is situated at the mouth of Perivolakia Gorge and...
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Immerse in the Minoan civilization in the Archeological Museum of Sitia The Archeological Museum of Sitia houses an important collection of local finds spanning neolithic to Roman times, with emphasis...
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Do not miss Spinalonga, the source of inspiration for V. Hislop's book "The Island" Spinalonga is the small island that inspired Victoria Hislop’s book “The Island”, a living museum located...
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The eerie island of Spinalonga is a living museum of the lepers' resistance to social prejudice Spinalonga is a tiny island off the northeast coast of Crete, not visited until...
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Chiona beach with its shallow and calm waters is ideal for families with children The serene landscape of Chiona beach perfectly portrays the character of eastern Crete. Thin sand, shallow...
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Xerokampos, still unspoilt, awaits those seeking tranquillity and privacy Xerokampos is actually not really a village or a beach, but it is more like a collection of different beaches, and groups...
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At stunning Vai beach you get a feeling of the Carribean in Crete One of the most visited places in Crete is beyond doubt the Vai beach with its heavenly...
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At Itanos beach swimming may be combined with a visit to a Minoan site A short drive north of the famous palm beach of Vai (in the north east of...
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City Hopping with Ktel Buses It can be done! Discover Crete riding the KTEL buses Every large town in Crete, like every large town in Greece, has a KTEL rural...
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Ierapetra Town Ierapetra: A small picturesque city that has all you need Ierapetra is located in the southern part of the island and is the largest city in the prefecture...
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1. Xerokampos Beach Xerokampos: A pristine area with fantastic deserted beaches Xerokampos is located in a pristine area in the southeastern part of the island, 48 km from Sitia, the...
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An Overview Of Crete Crete: A Heaven on Earth Greece’s largest island is named "Crete", it is the birthplace of the Minoan civilization and it has everything, from spectacular nature,...
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1. Toplou Monastery Toplou: One of the most significant and beautiful monasteries in Crete Toplou Monastery or Monastery of Panagia Akrotiriani located on the northeast tip of Crete. The name...
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Walking in Chania Town Enjoy your walk in amazing Chania and explore this beautiful town The city of Chania is a coastal town of northwest Crete, one of its most...
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