48 HOURS IN CHANIA: RESTAURANTS AND PLACES TO VISIT IN CRETE’S SECOND LARGEST CITY
Why go now? Summer arrives earlier on the largest Greek island than elsewhere in the Med, and this year the lovely western city of Chania is easier to reach than ever – with British Airways launching flights from Heathrow on the last day of April. New arrivals will find little changed from 70 years ago,
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Exploring Chania, Greece’s leading Summer Destination
Chania is by far one of the most beautiful cities in Greece and given its astonishing history, spectacular old town, stunning Venetian harbour, and not to mention some of the most breathtaking beaches in Europe; it’s easy to see why it’s one of Greece’s number one destinations for both locals and international visitors. Chania is
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Crete’s most authentic tavern serving the tastiest traditional dishes
Located in the mountainous village of Drakona, about 18km outside Chania, you will find Ntounias Tavern, which is owned by Stelios Trilyrakis. Ntounias Tavern, which is owned by Stelios Trilyrakis. It all started back in 2004 when Stelios, who was a chef at a restaurant in Chania decided to return back to his village and
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Crete named one of the world’s best destinations for beach holidays
The Greek island of Crete is in the TOP 3 and we know why. Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice 2022 destinations name some of the world’s best holiday locations every year. In this year’s sun seekers category, one Greek island made the top 10. Crete may be an island, but it’s a vast one – don’t miss the gorgeous
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Preveli one of Europe’s most exotic landscapes is found in Crete
If you think that Greece is not an exotic destination you are terribly wrong Yet, this place exists in Greece and more specifically in Crete, where you can find two large palm forests. The most famous and biggest is that of Vai in the prefecture of Lasithi, which is on my magic list for the following year. But
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Two beaches in one -Domata, the secluded beach of southwest Crete
Deemed idyllic but difficult to access, Domata beach is rarely crowded, even at the height of summer It seems strange, but even if you find yourself on Domata beach at the height of the Greek summer, you may be one of the few visitors. Despite its undeniable beauty – of which there is general consensus
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CRETE IN SPRING: Skiing in the morning, lunch by the sea
Although Crete is internationally known for summer and its famous beaches, particularly Fragokastello, Elafonisi and Falassarna, the island also has mountains, picturesque villages and ski slopes. Crete boasts three mountains that tower above 2,000 metres, Psiloritis mountain with its Timios Stavros at 2,456 metres, the White Mountains with Pachnes peak at 2,454 metres and Dikti
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World Famous Samaria gorge in Crete
The gorge of Samaria is situated in the National park of Samaria, in the White Mountains in West Crete. This majestuous 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,
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Loutro Crete’s little hidden gem is a piece of Paradise
When I saw the small blue and white island, just two miles west of Sfakia, in the south of Crete, I thought I must be dreaming! But no, “Loutro” is a hidden Cycladic paradise of the Libyan Sea. Crete Loutro Crete Loutro truly is a real hideaway, a small seaside village with traditional
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Antikristo, Crete’s most famous lamb dish (VIDEO)
Antikristo is one of the oldest and most unique techniques of cooking meat and is traced as far back as the ancient times of Homer’s Iliad. Antikristo is a traditional way of cooking that can be found in different parts of the world but is deeply rooted in Cretan culture, especially in the mountainous areas.
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I spent 6 months in a Greek village as a digital nomad. Here’s how you can too in 2022
Gazing across the glassy surface of the Mediterranean sea, I stood, insignificant, taking it all in. The sky a violent shade of pink, the early morning air full of possibility, the water lapping lazily at the shoreline. My view was bookended by craggy mountains that cradled this speck of heaven from the outside world. I
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