Lassithi Crete plateau is famous for its windmills with white cloths, a trademark of the area. These were water- and flour mills, made most by the Peloponnese settlers that arrived here in late 19th century, to irrigate the plateau. Unfortunately, today young people have abandoned their homeland because the Greek state does not provide incentives,…
DetailsThe Ideon Andron crete cave lies next to the Nida Plateau. A good tarmac road leads you there, providing you keep between the orange lines. We park our car at a big parking area with a taverna. From here we have a nice view of the Nida Plateau. We walk up on an unpaved road.…
DetailsThe gorge of Samaria is situated in the National park of Samaria gorge, in the White Mountains in West Crete. This majesties gorge is considered one of the great attractions of Crete and many tourists want to visit it. But you must realise that it is a long (5 to 7 hours) walk on rough terrain…
DetailsThe municipality of Kissamos occupies the westernmost part of Crete. It is spread over an area of 334.18 km and has 12,000 inhabitants. The modern seaside town of Kissamos (or Kasteli), which has retained its picturesque character, is the capital of the municipality Our ships depart every day (May-October) from the port of Kissamos and…
DetailsIn ancient times Falassarna included the promontory with the hill of the acropolis, above the city harbour. The harbour of Falassarna. Rent a car The harbour of Falassarna measured 100 m x 75 m and was the only “closed” harbour in West Crete. The harbour-builders exploited the local lagoon, digging a channel to the sea…
DetailsElafonissi is in west Crete, 75 kilometres southwest of Chania. The Elafonissi area includes the beach, the islet 200 metres offshore and the shallow lagoon between the two. If you come to Crete on holiday, Elafonissi is a name you are sure to hear. Elafonissi is a tiny island with white sand, separated from the…
DetailsDifferent to all other towns in Crete, Agios Nikolaos manages to mix – upon the three hills which support its girth – an arty, leisurely, sleepy and yet also bustling place. Built partly atop ancient remains of bygone residents’ homes. Also known as Agios Nik or Ag Nik (but the whole name is pronounced eye-yoss…
DetailsSpinalonga is a small island near Elounda in East Crete. Spinalonga is also known as the Leper Island, as that is where lepers from Crete and the rest of Greece were quarantined until 1957. Today thousands of tourists visit Spinalonga each summer by boat from Agios Nikolaos, Elounda and Plaka, for a tour of its…
DetailsLassithi Plateau is one of the few areas in the Mediterranean with permanent inhabitants at an altitude over 800 metres. Lassithi plateau is 11 kilometres on the east-west axis and 6 kilometres on the north-south – an area of 25 square kilometres. Have your camera loaded as there are many photo opportunities, especially early in…
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