We Love Crete - Web JournalThe We Love Crete Journal is a web blog. New pages, photos and guides are added to our site, new music pages and history. We add stories and comments from our readers and plenty about Cretans in the diaspora. News and all about Crete from us here at We Love Crete. Jun 30, 2009, Cheap Crete Flights
We have found a great short cut to let the internet compare the latest cheapest flights to Crete... See information on the link below...For example - for travel departing 16th July 09 * GBP138 return London to Heraklion * EUR168 return Munich to Heraklion With clear, easy search screens scanning over 400 websites and safe, simple booking procedures... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 29, 2009, Cooking Classes in the Mountains of Crete
At Taverna Vegera in Zaros Village, our friend Vivi says... We opened our grandmothers' secret hiding places and took their recipes. By combining our experience, imagination and good feelings we have created the ideal place in Zaros for you to try and savour original Cretan recipes. Vegera was one of the first six restaurants which joined the network "Tastes of Psiloriti" in 2002. Restaurants which promote and take advantage of the Cretan diet. Our health is directly related to our diet and by taking the opportunity to eat in the Cretan way we can help ourselves to a healthier life. See more information on the link below... Jun 27, 2009, Wild Herbs of CreteHello, well, what we truly love about Crete is its nature and its flora... We have been roaming the most fantastic places, remote and different biotopes for years. Have a look at our website, full of info about Crete, its herbs and nature or at our newly created blog at wildherbsofcrete.blogspot.com Chairetai Babis kai Giannina Jun 26, 2009, How to Get to Santorini from Crete
Santorini is known as Thira, so look for this name when checking timetables and booking your trip... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 25, 2009, Donkeys in Crete, Greece
Donkeys are work animals for most people on Crete. When they are no longer useful or too old, in the past they were left to starve or die a sad and lonely death. Crazy foreigners think this is terrible, so have created a donkey shelter in the south-east of the island, near Ierapetra. The great thing about this is that the donkeys get treated really well, live out their lives in good health, and get to meet more crazy foreigners who love animals. Some visitors even bring their kids for a farm visit, a picnic, a day trip riding a donkey, a camping trip or a vulture spotting trek in the mountains, to get away from it all. Donations can be made to support the work of Alistair and Suzanne at
www.walkwithdonkeys.com Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 25, 2009, Tsikoudia, the Cretan SpiritTsikoudia; this is the crystal clear drink many visitors are offered upon arrival to a house... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 24, 2009, UK Mirror Chooses Loutro in its top 10 guide to Greece's best unspoilt islands and undeveloped villages"The only way into Loutro in southwest Crete is on foot by winding cliff paths or by ferry from larger Chora Sfakia or Agia Roumeli during the summer. The whitewashed village is at the foot of a steep mountain with a thigh-burning, 600metre climb to the summit and the Anapolis plateau. Although small and tucked away, Loutro has been a rest stop for tired travellers for hundreds of years - legend has it that even St Paul sheltered in the bay. Several local fishermen have boats for hire to explore the coast, or you can visit the nudist Sweetwater beach... if you dare. The best time to visit is spring or autumn when Crete isn't so hot for hiking. Holiday Info: Stay at the Hotel Porto Loutro - an 18-room hotel on the beach with a bar and sun terrace". Source - mirror.co.uk Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 23, 2009, Preveli Beach in Crete - difficult to access, a palm forested river secretPreveli Beach in the south of Crete; a river lagoon surrounded by palm forest creates a magical atmosphere Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 22, 2009, Taso Says...
One of my favourite things is looking at the reflection of taverna lights on the limani at night. Especially in Chania it evokes a senses of innocence and vulnerability.
The lights reflect the Greeks' desire to gather with friends.
Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 22, 2009, Give Generously to Reforest Crete and Greece
Please give generously to this worthy cause. This link will give you more information and the ways to donate... Jun 22, 2009, How to Choose a Villa to Rent in CreteAll you need to know about choosing and renting a villa in Crete. From coastal villas to quiet rural escapes, we give you tips for an excellent choice... Jun 21, 2009, Athens Stopover - highlights, what to see, how to choose a hotel in AthensAthens; Everyone has their own relationship with Athena. We love Athens. We say it is definitely worth spending time to get to know her...some boutique hotels to choose from Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 20, 2009, Crete Cafes - our selection of great cafes on the island of Crete in GreeceCrete cafes; Whether you enjoy frenzied, fun gatherings where everyone is crammed within one inch of each other, or enjoy tranquil relaxing afternoons playing tavli with your friends Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 19, 2009, Cretan Beaches in the Sun - the beautiful beaches of Crete Island in GreeceCretan Beaches ~ Beach by Beach & Life at the Beach, Elafonisi, Matala, Agia Pelagia, Elounda... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 18, 2009, Frangokastello - in the south of Chania, Venetian ruins and ghostsFrangokastello - The intriguing ruins of a Venetian castle lend a mysterious air to the seaside village Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 17, 2009, Ammoudara Beach; close to Iraklion in Crete, a busy town beach.Ammoudara Beach; Ammoudara means ‘big sand’ in Greek and it is a 7 km long sandy beach Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 16, 2009, PhaistosThe Palace of Phaistos occupied a strategic location looking over the Messara valley, a lush valley that had supported early communities from prehistoric times, now the site contains the Minoan palace Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 15, 2009, El Greco was Domenikos Theotokopoulos born in Crete in 1541El Greco; the famous artist whose real name was Domenikos Theotokopoulos known for his dramatic expressive style of Renaissance painting, El Greco was received in Spain where his expressive Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 14, 2009, Kriti Trivia - trivia about the island of Crete in GreeceKriti Trivia; The wild, enigmatic and loveable Zorbá played by Anthony Quinn comes very close to showing the heart of the Cretan character Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 13, 2009, Zakros Gorge in eastern CreteZakros Gorge; The gorge is one of the most impressive in Crete with its steep sides and harsh rock formations. There are caves within which have been found to be Minoan burial tombs. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 11, 2009, Lasithi Plateau in the Dikti Mountains of CreteLasithi Plateau; a fertile agricultural area known throughout the ages for its cornucopia of fresh produce. All over the plains you will see white-sailed windmills dotted for miles, as far as t Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 9, 2009, Keratokambos Beach a wild wave beach on the south coast of CreteKeratokambos Beach, Crete; a rugged, wild, wind-in-your hair beach on the south coast of Kriti Permalink -- click for full blog post
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