Since ancient times, Cretan cuisine has been based on several basic elements: olive oil, herbs, fish and seafood, goat or lamb meat, vegetables. Later, Venetian and Ottoman influences were addedContinue reading
Driving in Crete: Explore Crete with a Car
How complicated is drive on Crete island? This is a short resume about how easy is driving in Crete, even if you are not an expert driver, you can decideContinue reading
Knossos: where the myth begins
Enter the historic Palace of Knossos and explore the labyrinth that enclosed the famous Minotaur of Crete and discover the secrets of the ancient civilization of the Minoans! The MinoanContinue reading
10 Top-Rated Beaches on Crete
Here my 10 Top-Rated Beaches on Crete, a list of 10 beautiful beaches which i can visit during my journey. What do you need to know when deciding to travelContinue reading
One day in Kritsa: the most ancient Cretan village
Kritsa is one of the oldest and most picturesque villages in Crete, built amphitheatrically on a rock hill, named Kastellos, surrounded by olive groves. It is part of the municipalityContinue reading
What to do in Agios Nikolaos east side of Crete
The main town of Lassithi is the capital Agios Nikolaos, located at one end of the deep gulf of Mirabelou, just 65 km from the island’s capital Heraklion (only anContinue reading
3 days in Chania: the hearth of Crete
Chania, considered the ‘mother of the Cretan cities’ by ancient writers. Making our way through the Old City, we’ll see the beautiful harbor, the city’s old Venetian fortifications, and Turkish mosques. InContinue reading
2 days in Rethymno: discover the old Crete
The city of Rethymno is located in the center of Crete, between the cities of Chania and Heraklion. It is the third-largest town on the island of Crete and delightsContinue reading
2 days in Heraklion
Heraklion is situated in the north-central part of the island of Crete. It is a modern, bustling city, congested by heavy traffic. In this way, we can enjoy pleasant strollsContinue reading
What to do in Spinalonga island
Spinalonga island, located in the Gulf of Mirambello, is considered a symbol for the people of Crete. At a point between the Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean lies a smallContinue reading
How to prepare your 7 days itinerary in Crete
What do you need to know when deciding to travel to Crete? This is How to prepare your 7 days itinerary in Crete. Check here my itinerary. TWO AIRPORTS WhenContinue reading
Crete 7 Days itinerary
Crete is the fifth-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, so a week is perfect to visit the north part of it as i did in my 7 Days in CreteContinue reading