Folklore
Folklore, traditional dances and costumes, festivals and celebrations in Crete. This extended character trait of the island shows its original form only outside the cities and should not be expected …
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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. …
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 …
1 – History of Crete
The history of Crete (Part I) from the Palaeolithic Period, through the Neolithic (6,100-2,700 BC) to the Prepalatial Period during the Bronze Age. The discovery of Minoan civilization in Crete …
Bus Timetable
Bus Timetable Summer Season 2020. The bus timetable for summer season 2020 for Eastern Crete (Heraklion, Hersonisos, Aghios Nikolaos, Ierapetra, Sitia, etc.), as published on 29 June 2020. All links …
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 …
Mosquitoes on Crete
Mosquitoes on Crete and their prevention and defenses. Evolution of mosquitoes, how dangerous they are and tools to fight them. Mosquitoes are found all over Crete, especially during the period …
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 …
Beach holiday and climates
Water temperatures, climatic data and information about beach holiday in Crete. The danger in the sea, other bathing instructions and dogs on the beach. For a beach holiday in Crete …
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 …