The "lazy" spanakopita
Here’s a very easy and fast recipe of spanakopita(i.e. spinach pie). Ingredients: Puff pastry About 500gr. of spinach 100 gr. of feta 2-3 fresh onions Some dill…
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Ross Daly in Original Crete
Being friendly, with interesting views and a restless spirit is maybe the other side of Ross Daly, the musical traveler. We met him in the Lavirinthos Musical Workshop…
Crete Cretography
Ombros Gialos (Ombrosgialos)
Location 26 km east of Chania Access Through the village of Palailoni Parking Small parking area near the beach Natural beauty Impressive cliffs…
Chania Beaches
Aradena gorge
Location Aradena Gorge is located in Sfakia, Crete, and extends from the abandoned village of Aradena to the sea Length The gorge stretches over approximately…
Chania Canyons
Chrisoskalitissa monastery
Location 72 km southwest of Chania, overlooking the Libyan Sea Architecture A dazzling white monastery with fortress-like architecture perched on a 35-meter…
Chania Monasteries
Sfakiano gorge
Location 2 km east of Chora Sfakion Natural Landscape Rocky terrain, steep cliffs, rich flora with holm oaks, pines, cypresses, and stone pines Hiking The…
Chania Canyons
10. Omalos - Agia Roumeli
The tenth route of the E4 European long distance Path is about 18 kilometers and lasts 6 hours and 30 minutes. The time it has to be followed is from May to October(due…
Chania E4
1. Kasteli Kissamou - Sfinari
The E4 European long distance path of Crete starts from Kasteli Kissamou of the Chania prefecture. The total length of the Kasteli Kissamou-Sfinari route is about…
Chania E4
Kalypso Beach (Pirate's Fjord)
Location South of Rethymno, between Plakias and Preveli Scenery Fjord with towering cliffs and crystal-clear waters Access Accessible by road from…
Rethimno Beaches
Mili gorge
Location 8 km south of Rethymno Trail About 1.5 hours of easy hiking through lush greenery Natural features Rich vegetation with plane trees, fig…
Rethimno Hiking Canyons
Patsos Gorge
Location 30 km from Heraklion Length 5 km, with an estimated walking time of 1 hour Trail Easy and accessible year-round, with dense vegetation and…
Rethimno Canyons
Fodele beach
Location 3 km from the village of Fodele, 26 km from Heraklion Beach Sandy with crystal-clear turquoise waters and Blue Flag Amenities Western part…
Heraklion Beaches
Loutra Gorge
Location 16 km from Lentas Gorge Length Approximately 8 km, starting narrow and widening near the sea Access Dirt road connecting Trypiti with Loutra,…
Heraklion Canyons
Charakas
Location 50 km south of Heraklion, at the foot of the Asterousia Mountains Population 1,000 residents (2011 census) Landmark The "Charaki" rock with…
Heraklion Towns and villages
Knosano gorge
Location Starts from Ano Archanes and ends near Knossos, Crete Length Approximately 6 km Main Points Sylamiano Gorge (accessible by car), Kato Mylos,…
Heraklion Canyons
Agiofarago
Location 80 km from Heraklion, secluded beach with towering cliffs and emerald waters Attractions Chapel of St. Anthony, with a well of drinking water,…
Heraklion Beaches Canyons
Psaromoura
Location 22km northwest of Heraklion, near Agia Pelagia Beach Type Pebbly beach, crystal-clear waters, sheltered from winds Facilities Sunbeds, umbrellas,…
Heraklion Beaches
Agia Eirini
Just a few kilometers north of Heraklion, only 8 km from the city center, lies the picturesque area of Agia Irini, a green haven of peace, perfect for a quick escape…
Heraklion Forest Monasteries Towns and villages
Kokkinos Pyrgos
Location 67 km from Heraklion and 2.5 km from Tympaki Beaches Two beaches: Katalyki (organized, sandy) and a western, unorganized beach (rocky and pebbly)…
Heraklion Beaches Towns and villages
Voulismeno Aloni
Voulismeno Aloni is a sightseeing of the area on the road to Damasta. It can be seen after about 5 kilometers, in the right side of the road and is a big crater…
Heraklion Climbing
Path Agios Ioannis - Koudoumas
The path which connects the monastery with the coastal settlement of Agios Ioannis is in the west of the monastery of Koudoumas. The route is easy and lasts about…
Heraklion Hiking Trails
Gorges of Astrakias, Kunavi and Karteros
The gorges of Astrakias, Kunavi and Karteros are parts of the wide geographical cluster from where the E4 European long distance path passes by. Its total length…
Heraklion Canyons
Location In southeastern Crete, 73 km from Agios Nikolaos and 37 km from Ierapetra Population 285 permanent residents (2011 census), most involved in…
Lasithi Beaches Towns and villages
Milonas gorge
Location 18 km east of Ierapetra Hiking Route Approximately 20-minute hike on a moderate trail, accessible from the village of Agios Ioannis (elevation…
Lasithi Canyons
Richtis gorge
Location Northern Lasithi region, near Exo Mouliana village, 25 km from Sitia Length Approximately 3 km Waterfall Richtis Waterfall, about 20 meters…
Lasithi Canyons
Agia Fotia
Location 12 km from Ierapetra, 45 km from Agios Nikolaos Beach Fine pebbles, crystal-clear waters, Blue Flag awarded Natural Beauty Surrounded by…
Lasithi Beaches Towns and villages
Milatos cavern
Location Northeast of the village of Milatos Archaeological Importance The cave has been in use since the Neolithic period Structure The cave consists…
Lasithi Caves
Nekroi gorge
The gorge of Nekroi in Zakros is a very beautiful and important archaeologically gorge. Its name (“nekroi” means the dead, in Greek) came from the large number…
