Tag: RETHIMNON

Margarites of Rethymno: The village that has a different story to tell

The beautiful Margarites, of Crete, is a mountain village in the prefecture of Rethymno that holds firmly the scepter of the king of pottery. Also known as the settlement of "Pitharades", visiting its amazing place you will have the opportunity to admire abundant clay masterpieces, against the background of the unique scenery that surrounds its landscape. So we left to explore the wonderful Cretan Margarites. Gorges in Crete: Five destinations with their secrets Margarites of Rethymno: Where the heart of pottery beats At every step you take, as you walk ...

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This is the beautiful exotic Bali of Greece

We have said many times that some parts of Greece can be easily compared to the most impressive exotic destinations. Strangely enough, they, in fact, have the same name. For example, did you know that Greece has its own beautiful and exotic Bali? Yet it exists and is located in Crete. And who wouldn't want to dive into an exotic Bali taking the plane from Athens and getting there in two hours tops? The exotic Bali of Greece in Rethymnon When we arrived in Rethymnon, we had gone there to ...

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The unknown Greek beach with its impressive waterfalls

Most beaches in Greece are known for their crystal clear waters and golden sand that make you enjoy a unique swimming experience. Some of them may give you the best impressions of something you didn't expect to see there. For example, a Greek beach with impressive waterfalls. We are talking about the beach of Ligres in Crete and specifically in Rethymno. The Greek beach with the impressive waterfalls Ligres in Rethymno, Crete, is a long beach with coarse sand and fantastic deep waters. It may have relatively difficult access, but ...

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Crete: The fjord that “enchanted” Odysseus who stayed there for 7 years

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 ...

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The Greek beach that looks like an African oasis

Among the thousands of beaches of Greece are some that definitely stand out for their beauty and the dreamy scenery that surrounds them. This is also true about a Greek beach that looks like an African oasis. We are talking about Preveli beach with the palm forest by the river. It is one of the most famous and most favoured beaches in Crete. The palm forest of Preveli, an area of about 40 acres, was the second-largest palm forest in Crete (first was the one in Vai) and in it, ...

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