Mochlos is a small bare island located just 150 meters from the mainland. From the name of the island and the opposite settlement has the same name. It is the Venetian Scoglio di Muflo and the area belongs to the community of Tourlotis, from which it is 9 km away. In the Bronze Age, when the sea lev
Matala with its beautiful long sandy beach,fine gravel and crystal clear deep water and the carved caves in the rocks,home for the famous Hippies back in ‘60s Matala beach festival takes place every year in June in order to keep the myth of Hippies alive!
There found shelter at the Byzantine period the pirates, that gave and the name in “Karabo” A incredibly enchanting landscape that reminds Norwegian fiords but with in sunlight the rocks the colors and the wild beauty of Crete, is found well hidden in Libyk.o Sea
In the Municipality of Hersonissos paths and options that one can choose are diverse and unique hidden surprises.
A TIME TRAVEL THROUGH MUSIC Now in its 5th year over 100,000 fans of music have enjoyed the unique Matala Beach Festival on the sands made famous during the hippie era of the 1960s and 70s. Matala Beach attracted international media attention in the 1970s when Joni Mitchell included the song 'C
Rethymno is the third-largest city in Crete island. The present city is built at the same location with the ancient Rethymno. Evidence for the existence of the city are from the 5th-4th century BC. The Rethymno washed by two seas, north of the Cretan and south from the Libyan Sea .The current population of count around 32,000 inhabitants.
The Fortezza (Fortezza) is the Venetian castle in Rethymno, which dominates the hill of Palaiokastrou, almost into the center of the old town. The Fortezza is visible from every corner of the city, while at the same time has panoramic views across the town of Rethymno and the west coast, hiding within the entire centuries.
The canyon of Imvros is located at the prefecture of Chania, close to Sfakia .Spectacular, and with narrow passages, the canyon comprises of rocky formations. The wild flora is intense, ruling everywhere, with trees exploding literally out of rocks and stone.
The biggest canyon in Europe and one of the biggest shoreside canyons in the Balkans, it is located in the Chania Prefecture on the White Mountain line, and is a unique experience for any visitor.
Continuing west of Anopolis on Sfakia, you will find Aradaina, a literally deserted village. A visit here to wander through the paths, the gardens and the half demolished stone houses which unfortunately the bridge couldn’t save from decay, is well worth it.
FAIRY TALE MEETS DREAM-Every year, in the beginning of June, just before sunrise in the morning mist, around Frangokastello appear black-clad human-like shadows with swords and helmets, which head, on horse or on foot, close to the castle.
Home to the Cretan vendetta, Sfakia is where you will see tight lipped Cretans dressed in black.
If you follow the dirt road from Elafonissi, this “hidden” beach will appear behind a rock. Leave your car at the plateau you will find, and walk the downward path, which will lead you after a few minutes to an amazing cedar forest.
At a distance of 20 kms west of Chania lay the remains of the Ancient Diktynna temple. A hermit location, due to a rough dirt road with deep water and sand iterchanging with pebbles, rewarding the brave ones.
Foinikas, at a distance of 80 kms from chania, opposite to Loutro, is a beach with many pebbles and rocky seabottom, ideal for underwater fishing.
At the end of an unforgettable trip, through the southern end of the White Mountains, lays the beach of Sougia, 67km south of the capital. A mix of sand and pebble, clean and deep waters, and an “unofficial” meeting point for nudists.
An established and preferred choice of those who prefer to be close to the center. Combine the visit to the beach with a trip to Nerospilia, a cave with wonderful stalactities and stalagmites.
The “star” location of the prefecture is Platanias, 11km west of the center of Chania, Platanias is the most suitable and convenient starting point of a lovely journey to flawless landscapes, white sandy beaches
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