Isthmus of Crete
On the isthmus of Crete at Istro and surroundings. Monastery Moni Faneromeni, Minoan city Gournia in front of Pachia Ammos and the imposing Ha Gorge on the way to Ierapetra. […]
Lasithi
South-Eastern End of Crete
From east to west: Kapsa Monastery, Pervolakia Gorge, Dragon Beach, beaches and Minoan villa of Makry Gialos. Moni Kapsa Moni Kapsa (Kapsa Monastery) is a historic monastery located in southeast
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Cliff Diving 2025 in Agios Nikolaos
Impressions from Cliff Diving 2025 in Agios Nikolaos on Lake Voulismeni. Cliff Diving 2025 Lights Up Agios Nikolaos! What a weekend in Crete! The Cliff Diving finals brought breathtaking dives,
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Olous and Peninsula of Spinalonga
The sunken, ancient city of Olous between Elounda and the Spinalonga peninsula with beaches and hiking trails. One kilometer east of Elounda, near the windmills on the peninsula of Spinalonga
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Kritsa and surroundings
The charmingly situated mountain village of Kritsa near Agios Nikolaos with the Panayia Kera, the most famous church in Crete, the Doric ruined city of Lato and hike through the
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Lasithi Hikes and Karfi
Lasithi hikes: up to the Minoan settlement of Karfi, exploring trail E4 in the western part of the plateau and Havga Gorge. Hikes on the Lasithi plateau On the Lasithi
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Neapoli and surroundings
Neapoli, one of the most beautiful towns in Crete with the annual big street festival ‘Koumissis tis Theotokou’ (Dormition of the Virgin Mary on 15 August), and with the surrounding
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Spinalonga
Fortress of Spinalonga in the Gulf of Korfos. History of the fortress and the island of the ‘Living Dead’, the lepers’ colony in the last century. Overview of the Spinalonga
Top Restaurants in Aghios Nikolaos
The Best Restaurants in Aghios Nikolaos on Crete: A Culinary Guide for Food Lovers. The Best Restaurants in Aghios Nikolaos Agios Nikolaos, Crete, is a charming town known for its
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Mochlos
Mochlos village and island: A Charming Escape in Eastern Crete. Mochlos village and its tiny island off the coast are a welcome break from the crowded touristy corners of Crete.
Aghios Nikolaos
Aghios Nikolaos, the capital of the prefecture Lasithi with the famous heart lake Voulismeni. History, Sightseeing, Beaches, Hotels and practical hints. Aghios Nikolaos Aghios Nikolaos (called Ag Nik by many
Zakros
On the east coast of Crete: Kato Zakros with its Minoan palace and the hike through the Dead’s Gorge. Palace of Zakros and the Dead’s Gorge The unplundered Minoan palace,
Aghios Ioannis Peninsula
The wild and untapped Agios Ioannis peninsula. The triangular peninsula north of Neapoli and Aghios Nikolaos, east of Milatos and northwest from Elounda is surprisingly wild and not very crowded.
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Milatos Cave
Milatos with its famous cave and the neighbouring picturesque fishing village of Sisi to the east of Malia, which already belong to the prefecture of Lasithi. From Sisi in the
Lasithi Plateau
Trip to Lasithi Plateau. Directions with map, information, pictures and video about the plateau, Diktaion (Psychros, Zeus) Cave, Kronio Cave, town ruins of Karfi, monastery Vidani. Trips on the plateau
Elounda
Elounda is situated on the north-eastern coast of Crete, and nestles between the high rugged mountains and the clear blue sea close to the city of Aghios Nikolaous. The history,
Myrtos on the south coast
Drone flight near Myrtos on the south coast (near Ierapetra) – location of the Minoan villa Pyrgos and village Fornou Koryfi. Myrtos Myrtos is a charming coastal village located on
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Kolokitha Beach
Kolokitha Beach off Elounda with the drone on Sunday evening, 1 September 2024. Kolokitha beach by drone in September 2024 Kolokitha Beach, also known as Kolokytha Beach, is a picturesque