Tag: beaches Crete

Crete could not be missing from the frame of the great Hollywood movies that made Greece stand out and become even more well-known worldwide for its beauty. With its many landscapes, endless coastline, authentic people, and mountain villages, it won the admiration and interest of Greek and foreign producers, who chose the island as the setting for their films. And how could Zorba, the hero of Nikos Kazantzakis, be filmed anywhere other than in Crete, the homeland of this great writer and poet? Among the areas shown in the 1963 ...

Christmas means snow, a fireplace, and a cozy atmosphere. For everyone! Not for everyone! Winter swimming has its audience, and some are looking for their destinations to spend the holidays in their way. In their favorite place: the sea. Our country also offers many options for winter swimmers either in mainland Greece or on an island even near Athens. Everyone can choose the one that suits him best. Famous quotes by Kazantzakis about life and God that will inspire you Christmas destinations for winter swimming! Kalamata Kalamata in winter One ...

Matala. We are located in Heraklion, Crete, in the 60s, under your feet, there is warm, golden sand. In front of you stand caves carved by human hands several thousand years ago. Inside them, you can hear a guitar and human voices conversing and singing in a multitude of different languages. The former funerary tranquility that prevailed in the place in Roman times has been replaced by the sounds of those who found their home in this place. Welcome to historic Matala! Chania Region: Enjoy the stunning beaches and amazing ...

It looks like it has come out of the pages of a fantasy world, a fairy tale. It is Balos beach, the famous location of Crete which is located 55 km northwest of Chania city and 17 km northwest of Kissamos. Blue-green waters and white sand - this is the central image in this exotic setting, so much photographed that it has been included in most internationally renowned tourist guides, a Secluded Balos Beach Experience. It is characteristic that one in three tourists who had Chania airport as an exit gate had visited ...

Even Greece's most famous beaches may be hiding secrets and stories you never even imagined. Behind their blue waters and white sand, think about how rich history unfolds since these places have experienced many changes over the centuries. This is also the case with one of the most famous beaches in Greece. It is Falasarna in Crete. An exotic beach that hides another interesting element and a beautiful sunset. It used to be an ancient port! So you must place it in your Crete Travel Itinerary. Falasarna: A beach of ...

The more we explore Greece, the more we discover hidden diamonds. Among them are rare beaches scattered around the country. Α beach called White Lake belongs to this category as well and is located in Crete. It is a paradise beach that charms anyone who goes there to swims in its waters. It is, in fact, a well-hidden secret of the inhabitants who look after it as the apple of their eye. If, however, you are in Chania, you can get to know it up close. The White Lake Beach ...

There are Greek beaches that you hear being discussed continually and there are also beaches that you may have never heard of in your life. But when it's time to discover them, you are enchanted and wonder how is it possible that they've been unknown to you until now. In this category belongs the beach Domata in Crete. A beach that you only approach by boat. That's probably why it's the only one untouched by human intervention and it's riveting you as soon as you get there. Domata beach of ...

It's a magical spot and no photo can attribute to its magnificence. When you get up close, the only sure thing is that you will be speechless by the beauty that a beach can have. We are talking about the Sheitan (Satan) Ports, on the northeast side of the Akrotiri peninsula in western Crete, 20 km from the city of Chania. The exotic "devil ports" of Crete and their history It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in Crete. Strips of sea penetrate between the hidden rocky shores ...

It is a truly enchanting place that fascinates you at first glance, especially when you see it from above. One could say that it resembles the Norwegian fjords combined with the colours and wild beauty of Crete. Legend has it that it is the place that "enchanted" Ulysses and stayed there for seven long years.  This place is well hidden in the Libyan Sea. South of Rethymno, between Plakias and Preveli. It is called Caravos and is a long bay of about 100 meters formed between large vertical rocks. It ...

Greece has thousands of beaches and some of them undoubtedly standing out for their special characteristics. Some of them may be approached only by the sea while others may have colours that would make the most exotic islands envie. And there are beaches that offer you a special experience, as well as the ability to have a natural spa! One of them is a Greek beach in Crete, named Argylos, in Sitia county. Argilos, a Greek beach... a natural spa Argilos is a truly special beach next to Gerontolakkos in ...