Tag: Krete Vacations

Estimating the Cost of Living for a Foreign Couple in Crete and How Crete Managed to Eclipse Santorini

Crete, known for its unique attractions, has been recognized by Forbes. It’s considered a place where American or Canadian retirees can enjoy a high-quality lifestyle at reasonable costs. This balance is hard to achieve, yet Crete successfully offers it. However, Crete isn’t the only European destination that meets these criteria. Valencia in Spain, Braga in Portugal, Gascony in France, and Kotor in Montenegro also make the top five list. Lichnarakia: a gastronomic taste of Crete Exploring Crete’s Renown and the Cost of Living for a Foreign Couple The port of ...

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Matala: The history of the legendary beach – How are the hippie caves today?

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 hand, 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 The former funerary tranquility that prevailed in the place in Roman times has been replaced by the sounds of those who found their home in this place.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 ...

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Chiona and Grandes: An exotic and unexplored corner of Greece

You may be hearing these names for the first time, but when you see what special and beautiful places they respond to, you will surely stay with dumbfounded and make plans as to how you can get to know them up close. We are talking about Chiona and Grandes, two exotic, neighbouring places in Crete that remain unexplored from the general public (those outside of Crete). The images speak for themselves about their beauty and peculiarity that make them have unparalleled beauty. Chiona Beach and Grandes Islets, the exotic corner ...

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The White Lake which is actually a beach

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 ...

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