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. …
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. …
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. …
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 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, 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 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 …
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 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 …
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.), …
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 …