Either in vacation or staycation, Christmas is a great time to explore #Crete and at the same time attend to some really interesting...

In the center of the old town of #Heraklion (Candia in the Venetian period) there is one significant and unique historic #monument

#Sitia: the easternmost town of #Crete, a relaxing and scenic place. We visited Sitia earlier this month and we present the best of...

In the area of Bali there are three small beaches, almost always in calm sea condition even in windy days.

If the Mistral blows… Find out about the best beaches in #Crete, for windy days. When wind is blowing is unpleasant, and even dangerous,...

The four best places to see the full moon in #Crete for August 2019, with music performances and, what's more, for free!

Under the radar, locals prefer this old coffee shop that turned into a promising #seafood tavern.

It's a place of spiritual importance. The feast day of Saint Marina is rather a religious festival attracting many pilgrims

Overview: A unique experience in the high altitude part of the Cretan landscape. In the central and highest mountain of #Crete,...

This place is just like an authentic trattoria in Italy. This Italian restaurant actually is preferred by locals of #Heraklion. * Our...

Find out about Krasi, Heraklion. Krasi (Κράσι, Krásion) is really a great destination in the Cretan landscape.

Thodorou #isle, or Agioi Theodoroi, is a refuge for the #Cretan agrimi (kri-kri) goat (Capra aegagrus creticus), with an intriguing...

If you are looking for the best of traditional Cretan villages near Heraklion, #Fodele is a great option. This scenic village, just...

Overview: A value for money local seafood tavern in Nea Alikarnassos. The settlement is developed near the sea, and inhabited by...

Overview: In a city with many students and tourists, such as #Rethymnon, modern budget-friendly restaurants like “To Katsarolaki” are...

Overview: an all time classic restaurant - tavern in the city center of Rethymnon. We used to go there before 10-15 years for grilled...

The church of Saint Demetrius (Agios Dimitrios) at the small settlement of Agios Dimitrios, about 8 klm SE of #Rethymnon, is one of the...

The new municipal art gallery "Botis Thalassinos" at Tylissos, about 20 kilometers to the southwest of #Heraklion, is really a hidden...

Unique experience in the high altitude part of the Cretan landscape. In the central and highest mountain of Crete, Psiloritis, an...

Under the shadow of a tamarisk, we were lucky enough to get a good spot, and to locate two sunbeds which were for free, or at least no...