by Violeta Matei | Jul 27, 2021
Rethymno (alternative spelling Rethymnon) is one of the four prefectures of Crete. Rethymno Town is the capital of this regional unit. Rethymno Town is located on the North coast of Crete, between the towns of Chania and Heraklion. Founded by the Minoans, Rethymno was...
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by Violeta Matei | Jul 22, 2021
Do you only have one week available and you want to spend it in Crete? Most people will tell you that’s way too little time for such a big island. Don’t listen to anyone and just book your flights! You’ll see amazing places in Crete wherever you may...
by Violeta Matei | Jul 7, 2021
If you’re in Heraklion and you’re seeking for activities to do with kids, take a look at this guide to visiting Cretaquarium Thalassokosmos. Your children are going to love every minute of this visit, you can take my word for it. What Is CretAquarium?...
by Violeta Matei | Jul 2, 2021
Chania Old Town is one of the most photographed landmarks on Crete and it’s easy to understand why. The charm of the old Venetian architecture, the food, the music and the people are just as many reasons for you to fall in love with Chania from the very first...
by Violeta Matei | Jun 30, 2021
Crete is the largest Greek island and an awesome vacation destination. Whatever your travel style, your passions and your budget, you’ll find something to love about Crete. This travel guide shares information on how to get to Crete, where to stay, how to get...
by Violeta Matei | Feb 14, 2020
Among all beaches in West Crete, Menies beach was a nice surprise. Located on Rodopos Peninsula (or Rodopou), Menies beach sits in a small bay by the end of a very long and dusty road that passes though olive groves and rocky mountains. It is a beach as you can rarely...
