The climate of Crete varies from place to place. This happens because the sea, on the one hand, and the internal soil changes, on the other hand, influences it. In general, the climate is subtropical with main characteristics the rainy and mild winter and dry and hot summer. There are also strong winds affecting both …
Are you planning your summer vacation and wonder where to go in Crete? Well, this question is more complicated than you may think as Crete is significantly larger than any other Greek island. That means it is better to choose one prefecture and explore this area, unless you have 3-4 weeks for your holidays. The …
If you rent a car in Heraklion, we recommend you doing a road trip to explore this interesting prefecture, which is full of beautiful resorts, stunning beaches and significant historical sites. You may already know that you should definitely visit the Minoan sites of Phaistos and Knossos, the hippies’ beach Matala, the touristic resorts Hersonissos, …
Did you know that Samaria Gorge is the longest canyon in Europe? It is the most important natural landmark in Crete and the second most popular point of interest on the island after the Minoan Palace of Knossos. If you rent a car in Chania, we recommend you exploring the wider region around the town, …
Road trips in Crete are amazing ways to explore the island in only a few days. However, as there are literally hundreds of beautiful places and beaches to see in Crete, it is wise to make a reasonable plan and not to have the expectation to see the whole island in 5 days. It is …
if you rent a car in Chania, it is totally worth it to explore the whole prefecture and not to stay only around the beautiful city. The area is blessed not only with astonishing beaches but also with magnificent nature and traditional coastal and mountainous villages that travel you back in time and make you …
