6 – Turkish Crete
The History of Crete (Part VI) under Turkish rule (1669-1898 AD). The Turkish Crete, the wars of independence and unification with Greece. Here to Part V: Byzantine and Venetian rule. …
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Cretan Cuisine
Eating and drinking in Crete. Cretan cuisine is an independent type of Greek food and drink. Like everything in Crete, the cuisine is simple but delicious and above all healthy. …
Drone Flying in Crete
Flying with the drone in Crete. With a drone, you can take beautiful aerial photos on Crete. However, there are a few things you have to consider in order to …
Fires on Crete
Fires on the island of Crete. Pictures from fires and extinguishing work, and tips for prevention and reporting of bush and forest fires. Every summer there are serious fires on …
Bus Timetable
Bus Timetable, Summer Season 2023. The bus timetable for summer season 2023 for Eastern Crete (Heraklion, Hersonisos, Aghios Nikolaos, Ierapetra, Sitia, etc.), as published on 19 June 2023. All links …
Mosquitoes on Crete
Mosquitoes on Crete and their prevention and defenses. Evolution of mosquitoes, how dangerous they are and tools to fight them. Mosquitoes on Crete Mosquitoes are found all over Crete, especially …
Car Hire
Tips and hints for car hire, driver’s license and age, insurance, fuel, mileage, driving, road traffic regulations and police penalties on Crete. Getting a rental car in Crete is pretty …
Taxi Fares
Taxi fares starting from Heraklion airport ‘Nikos Kazantzakis’ on Crete. Hints for taxi shuttles in Crete and the routes in eastern direction via Chersonissos and Malia to Sitia, in western …
5 – Byzantine and Venetian rule
The History of Crete (Part V) under Byzantine, Arab and Venetian Rule (330-1669 AD). First Byzantine rule (330-824 A.D.), conquest by the Arabs (824-961 A.D.), second Byzantine rule (961-1204 A.D.), …
Greek Orthodox Easter Celebrations
The Greek orthodox Easter celebrations in Crete. Easter is the most significant festival in Greece and has the importance of Christmas in Western Europe. Every Greek is trying to be …