Must-see sights in and around Rethymno on Crete

Posted on April 3, 2015 by admin
Guest post by the Cretico blog Rethymno is the third largest city in Crete and one of the most beautiful in Greece. Byzantine churches and monasteries, renaissance monuments, caves, countless beaches and enchanting villages throughout the province, await the visitor to wander and admire them. The Old City The oriental influence of the Turkish occupation, […]
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Two hot days on Crete

Posted on February 16, 2015 by admin
Fodele beach on the north coast of Crete, about 25 km west of Heraklion. It was empty when we were here in 2004, but I’ve seen recent photos showing the beach lined with umbrellas and lounge chairs.   Frostbite flashback: We had perfect hypothermia weather in Toronto today. Although it was gloriously sunny, the outdoor […]
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A day in Chania, from sunrise to sunset

Posted on February 16, 2015 by admin
This sunset view from the harbour capped off Irina Golubeva’s visit to the charming town of Chania on Crete   Dream come true: Travel writer Irina Golubeva says she had long dreamed of waking up before dawn in Chania, so she could explore the Venetian-era town’s narrow streets and cobblestone lanes in solitude.   Her dream […]
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A stylish roadtrip on Crete

Posted on February 16, 2015 by admin
Agios Nikolaos is an “arty, leisurely and sleepy town” where visitors “will feel unbelievable charm and calmness,” travel writer Alina Lisina says.   Hit the Cretan road: What’s the best way to see Crete, the biggest island in Greece? By car, of course, and preferably in a convertible — so you can “enjoy the taste […]
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