West Crete Beaches

Embracing the Tranquility of Gialiskari Beach in Palaiochora

Gialiskari beach, also called Gianiskari or Dialiskari, is located 3 km east of Palaiochora. In order to get here, you have to follow the road that starts from Palaiochora and heads east towards the villages Anydroi and Prodromi. …

Exploring the Enchanting Mystique of Fragokastelo in Sfakia

Frangokastello is one of the most interesting spots in Chania …

Discover the Secluded Beauty of Menies Beach in Kolymvari

The beach Menies or Diktinna is located in a small bay, in the northeastern edge of Cape Rodopou. In order to get there, you need to drive through a bumpy dirt road of approximately 17 km, which starts from the village Rodopou and ends at the beach. The road is quite difficult, which makes it prohibitive for conventional cars. This area however, which is included in the Natura 2000 protection network …

Discover Krios Beach Bliss in Palaiochora

Krios is one of the most secluded beaches of Chania located 70 km south west of the main town and close to Paleochora …

Seitan Limania: Discover the Enchanting Hidden Gem of Chania

The wider area is named Seitan Limania, after the wild landscape, the steep cliffs and the strong sea streams which are very dangerous. Here are situated three parallel narrow coves, well protected from the waves. …

Exploring the Untouched Beauty of Kedrodasos in Chania

Favorite beach for naturists! It is a very nice beach with white sand and some smooth and flat rocks in places. Fortunately, there are no facilities nearby, making this secluded beach, one of the latest untouched paradises in Europe. Moreover, since the beach is secluded, you should keep it clean and not littered. …

Falassarna Gem in Chania

The sand in Falassarna is whitish, making the water color tropical. The area around Falassarna is magnificent and is a protected nature reserve. If you have time and are looking for something romantic, you can wait for the sunset, which is considered the best in Crete. How could this not be the best, when being in such an amazing landscape and there is no obstacle between the beach the horizon? …

Balos Beauty Unveiled

The Turquoise Paradise! Balos is surely the mostly photographed beach in Crete, a very favorite subject of all tourist guides for Greece. The lagoon of Balos has white sand and exotic white, vivid blue and turquoise waters. The sea is very shallow and warm, ideal for young children.The lagoon and the wider area, with rare species of flora and fauna, are protected under the Natura 2000 program. …

Discover the Natural Beauty of Elafonisi A Paradise in Chania

Hands down the best of the best. Voted the 2nd best beach in Europe and for a good reason. White sand-some parts pink, clear blue waters makes tis the perfect beach. A bit of a drive to get there, but it definitely worth it. …

Exploring the Serene Beauty of Loutro in Sfakia

Loutro is a quaint fishing village on the south coast of Crete. The amphitheatrical bay, lying right by the sea, boasts a unique waterfront made of whitewashed buildings, blue windows, and pink blossomed bougainvillea. A unique reminder of the Cycladic landscape… but on Crete! …

Sfakia: Exploring the Authentic Beauty of Crete’s Hidden Gem

The unspoilt and historical village of Sfakia is built on the hill slopes, overlooking the natural bay. It is situated around the White Mountains range and the famous Samaria Gorge. Sfakia lies 72 km south east of Chania town. Most of the inhabitants here are involved in fishing and goat raining producing delightful cheeses such as anthotiri or mizithra …

Exploring Platanias Village

Platanias is one of the most popular tourists resorts in Crete and is so close to Agia Marina that they have essentially merged into a single large resort. …

Discovering the Enchanting Charms of Kolymvari Village

Kolymbari sits pretty on Crete's northwest coast. With majestic cliffs on one side and the Mediterranean Sea on the other, this traditional fishing port is a tranquil spot. And what it lacks in nightclubs, it more than makes up for in cosy tavernas, fish restaurants, beaches and scenery. …

Exploring Ancient Aptera

One of the most interesting archaeological sites in western Crete, Aptera was inhabited since Minoan times (the first reference of the city Aptera as A-pa-ta-wa is traced in Linear B tablets coming from Knossos in the 14th- 13th century BC) but it only became a significant city around the 8th century BC. …

Samaria Gorge: Nature’s Majesty

The trail of Samaria is the most visited trail in whole Greece, it is excellently equipped with signals and signs which eliminate the danger of getting lost, it is comfortable and very well cared for, mostly with stones and soil. It is not considered a very difficult hike; a vivid proof is the fact that hundreds of people cross it every year. …

Exploring the Enchanting Old Harbor in Chania: A Journey through Time

Always the first thing you hear about Chania - the Venetian Harbour, the old port, the narrow shopping streets and waterfront restaurants. It is beautiful - that is to say much of the Chania you will want to see is clustered close to the harbour - old buildings, museums, churches and crafts shops (some with genuinely interesting and sometimes local, products on offer). …

Bougatsa Iordanis in Chania: A Delightful Culinary Adventure

A substantial part of the Greek heritage is made from the traditions that the culinary culture of the country has passed down from one generation to the next. One such culinary landmark is the flavor of Bougatsa. Bougatsa is a dish made with filo pastry and with fillings that can change from region to region. In Chania (Crete), the most famous pastry shop, Iordanis Bougatsa has been baking fresh bougatsa on a daily basis since 1922. Through the years, the uniqueness of his shop has been published in endless food and travel magazines. …

Exploring Culinary Delights at Chrisostomos Restaurant in Old Harbor Chania

Cretan dishes cooked in the wood oven made with appetite and authentic Cretan quality materials mainly taken from the land of Sfakia. Friendly service along with the decoration of traditional tools and objects will make you feel the hospitality and warmth of the Cretan household. …

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