We Love Crete - Web Journal

Jul 27, Elounda Beach; a fascinating and luxurious beach near Agios Nikolaos in Crete

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:40:46 GMT

Elounda Beach is one of the prettiest, cleanest beaches in Crete

Jul 8, Crete for Travellers - all about the Greek island, air travel, buses, ferries.

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:01:04 GMT

Crete for Travellers; a lot of information to make your travelling days flow smoothly, so you can enjoy the real taste of Crete.

Jul 6, Greek Island Summer

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:44:30 GMT

Who Can Guess Where This Is?

Hint: It is not in Crete!

Contact Us to tell us your guess...

Jul 3, Cretan Wine

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 13:30:45 GMT

Cretan Wine; Dionysos, the God of wine-making, fun and friendship, celebrated with Ariadne, the daughter of King Minos in Kriti

Jul 3, Cretan History - Minoan history, ancient history, ancient sites

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 13:29:17 GMT

Colourful Cretan History - Kriti the birthplace of Europe, from the Minoans to the modern Olympics; tales of anguish and determination.

Jun 27, Frangokastello - in the south of Chania, Venetian ruins and ghosts

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 07:03:38 GMT

Frangokastello - The intriguing ruins of a Venetian castle lend a mysterious air to the seaside village

Jun 22, Margarites Village - known for its pottery

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:12:17 GMT

Margarites Village; The tradition of pottery goes back many generations in this village...

Jun 19, Crete For Life: Working Together to Give Disadvantaged Children a Break

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:40:22 GMT

We support Crete For Life and share with you a recent letter... Dear Friends, This year, for the first time, we are joining forces with the international charity SOS Children's Villages offering a break by the sea to a group of twenty children from SOS Village in Vari, Athens. We are delighted to cooperate with SOS Children Villages, as it is one of the oldest, largest and most reputable international organisation committed to promoting children's rights and their well being. On Crete, the SOS children, will enjoy a summer break from their difficult lives, a chance to experience a happy, carefree way of life, make new friends, try new things and hopefully take with them some wonderful memories of their time on the island. We will host them by the Cretan sea side where they will enjoy a program of fun activities and entertainment in a safe, homely and friendly environment. Moreover, they will experience Crete's renowned hospitality and its famously healthy and delicious cuisine. As you know, over the years we have been hosting a number of Belorussian children from areas affected by the Chernobyl Catastrophe, for therapeutic breaks and workshops by the sea. Their time on Crete has been most beneficial and if you'd like to see the wonderful moments of the children enjoying the delights of Crete, please see our video below: Crete For Life "The First Time I Saw the Sea" We are planning on continuing to expand our hospitality to include more and more disadvantaged children from different parts of the world, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your continuing support, especially through these uncertain times. Thank You! Olimpia Theodoli and Luisa Bezzi
Crete For Life
Crete, June 2010
www.creteforlife.org

Jun 15, A new project for Milia Mountain Retreat

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:10:08 GMT

To our friends who have enjoyed their stay at Milia Mountain Retreat, please see the recent news from Tassos below:

Dear Guest, We would like to introduce our new effort to the accommodation field , this time in a Venetian house in to the heart of Chania's old town.

The location is excellent due to it is very quiet day & night and it is not crowded by mass tourism. If you like to spend some or more days in Chania you will enjoy very much the character of this "personal touch" house. See it in www.to-spiti.gr and send us your opinion if you can in email.

Thank you for your attention and hope you will like it. Kindest regards
Tassos Gourgouras Milia Mountain Retreat
Vlatos, Kissamos
73012 - Chania Crete - Greece
tel/fax: +30 282 104 6774
+30 28220 51569
+30 6945 753 743
www.milia.gr

Jun 14, Tsikoudia, the Cretan Spirit

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:58:06 GMT

Tsikoudia; this is the crystal clear drink many visitors are offered upon arrival to a house...

Jun 13, Agia Pelagia Beach - a perfect bay to enjoy a Greek summer

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:40:22 GMT

Agia Pelagia beach; this little cove is gorgeous for swimming and has everything you would expect in a little Greek harbour town, crystal clear waters

Jun 11, Crete Books - fine writers, modern writers, guide books and maps about Crete

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:42:40 GMT

Crete Books; writers of and about Crete from ancient to modern times

Jun 11, Ierapetra - in south eastern Crete in Greece, a thriving town centre

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:38:26 GMT

Ierapetra; rich agricultural, commercial and financial centre of Lasithi prefecture.

Jun 10, Agios Nikolaos - in Lasithi provence of eastern Crete; picturesque and dynamic

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:59:18 GMT

Agios Nikolaos on beautiful Mirabello Bay, one of Crete's prettiest harbours

Jun 9, Rhodes Accommodation - staying in one of the most beautiful towns on the Med

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:17:39 GMT

Rhodes Accommodation; To really soak up the atmosphere of the town is to stay within the walls.

Jun 7, Dikti Mountains; lose yourself in the open spaces

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:27:58 GMT

There is plenty to explore. Rockclimbing, hiking, caving and horse riding are all popular, and in spring the Dikti mountains burst with wildflowers

Jun 6, Fodele - set in a valley full of groves of oranges, lemons and mandarins

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 09:24:33 GMT

Fodele; Everything grows here, but most of all the oranges, their scent and bright colours bursting all over the valley

Jun 6, About France - trusted websites for travellers about France

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 09:23:28 GMT

About France - we share some authentic destination guides from all over France

Jun 5, The Old Town of Chania

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:25:37 GMT

Jun 5, Palekastro Village - a very Cretan village in the far east of the island

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:21:30 GMT

Palekastro Village; Above the town and between its two beaches is a curious flat-topped hill called Kastri. It gives a special character to the village and the beautiful bays.

Jun 3, Cretan Beaches in the Sun - the beautiful beaches of Crete Island in Greece

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:34:10 GMT

Cretan Beaches ~ Beach by Beach & Life at the Beach, Elafonisi, Matala, Agia Pelagia, Elounda...

Jun 3, Travel UK - quality destination guides to beautiful Scotland, England

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:26:27 GMT

Travel UK - each website has a contact page so you can contact the writer for details on their local knowledge, tips and tricks

Jun 2, Birds of Crete - species names and birdwatching location in Crete

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:34:53 GMT

The Birds of Crete include rare species such as the Bearded Vulture and Eleanora Falcon, and beautiful raptors such as the Golden Eagle and Bonellis Eagle

Jun 2, About Italy - authentic websites with good information about Italy

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:18:50 GMT

About Italy - our Italian friends have shared their websites, each one has a contact form so you can ask questions and get help planning your visit to Italy

Jun 1, Crete to Rhodes - tips for the journey and all about Rhodes island

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 03:27:21 GMT

Crete to Rhodes - a longer ferry journey to one of the most beautiful old towns in the Mediterreanean, we show you our exploration of Rhodes and where to stay in this medieval wonder of the world.

May 31, Famous Crete; notorious Cretans

Mon, 31 May 2010 09:28:14 GMT

Famous Crete; notorious Cretans who have shaped our history and modern life.

May 31, About Greece - authentic information sites about travel in Greece

Mon, 31 May 2010 09:26:02 GMT

About Greece - here we share some excellent websites about Greece and Cyprus

May 19, Agios Nikolaos Hotel

Wed, 19 May 2010 04:25:53 GMT

Agios Nikolaos Hotel - where to stay in beautiful Agios Nikolaos

May 15, Villa Rental in Crete - specially chosen, quality houses for short term rental

Sat, 15 May 2010 08:14:18 GMT

Villa Rental in Crete; we show some beautiful villas for short term rental on the island of Crete in Greece

Apr 20, Cretan Musicians - histories, biographies and discographies

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 06:53:08 GMT

Cretan Musicians; Biographies and discographies of Crete's most beloved and inspiring musicians

Apr 20, Mires - in the Messara in south central Crete

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 06:47:33 GMT

Mires; still today boasts miles and miles of olives groves, mandarins, lemons, greenhouses and just about every vegetable you could think of

Apr 20, Elafonisi Beach in western Crete, crystal clear waters and undeveloped coastline

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 06:33:27 GMT

Elafonisi Beach - swimming with mermaids, this near pristine beach in the west of Crete remains under a protection order, which means it is clean, clear and beautiful for swimming.

Apr 13, Beach Accommodation Crete - carefully selected guest houses, boutique hotels...

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:07:26 GMT

Beach Accommodation Crete; we have selected some wonderful small accommodation houses near the beach.

Apr 3, Crete Travel Stories - Do you have a story to share about Kriti?

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 08:52:47 GMT

Crete Travel Stories; share your travel tales with fellow lovers of Crete, send photos and stories of your experience in Kriti....

Mar 19, Traditional Cretan Luthier Keeps Alive Cretan Instrument-Making in Lassithi

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:30:24 GMT

Giorgos Papchatzakis is a skilled luthier. He was born in 1966 and grew up in Neapoli in Crete. After studying at the Luthiers School of Kastoria with the respected teachers Sean and Tassos Koukourigko for three years, he became a recognised artisan and has been perfecting his craft ever since. Since 2004 he has run a workshop in Neapoli, Lassithi for the construction, maintenance and repair of musical instruments. Giorgos keeps alive the traditional knowledge of these beautiful instruments at the heart of Cretan music and soul. Many customers, be they amateur or professional musicians, have a special instrument built by him. The workshop is located at Captain Kokkini 2, Neapoli, Lassithi, Crete When you visit Giorgos mention We Love Crete and also his lovely wife Vivi !!

Feb 9, Traditional Pension in Mountain Village of Zaros, Crete

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:55:48 GMT

The way to see the real Crete is to stay in the villages in the mountains. We have featured villages throughout our website and rural accommodation too, to allow the visitor to know the smaller places. One authentic village is Zaros, located in the center of the island, 45 kms from Heraklion town, Zaros is close to Psiloritis, the Nida Plateau, the market town of Mires and the historic sights of Phaistos and Gortys. To combine mountains and sea, visitors can drive to Kokkinos Pirgos or Matala beaches easily within a day. See our dedicated page about Zaros...

Keramos Studios is a family owned and run pension in Zaros. At Keramos, Michael Papadovasilakis will welcome you with Cretan hospitality and Katerina will serve her home cooked meals. As Michael says: "Keramos studios is a traditional pension located in the heart of Zaros, a picturesque traditional village at the plain of Psiloritis Mountain, featured with natural springs and a small lake. It's a traditional family guesthouse where the visitor can enjoy the Cretan hospitality and the best breakfast in Crete made according to grandma's recipes. Landlady Katerina prepares the breakfast herself using pure products right from the family farm: eggs, olive oil and cheese myzithra, made by goat's milk. Myzithra is the main ingredient of the famous cretan pies. You will have the chance to taste more than twenty kinds of pies; cheese pie, pepper pie, hunt pie and other traditional ones such as sarikopita, tzoulama, kaltsounia and many more. We can also offer you yoghurt with wheat, elliniko kafe greek coffee and Cretan tea made of mountain herbs. Katerina's breakfast has won the first prize in various competitions and has been recorded in the most remarkable tourist guides! Our lounge area is decorated with local antiques, handicrafts, woven materials and a beautiful fireplace." More information and bookings at Keramos Studios, Zaros...

Feb 9, Flora of Crete - with species names for identification

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:52:54 GMT

Flora of Crete; one of the most striking images is that of the glowing red poppies contrasting against the bursting green grasses, and the white limestone rocks of the hillsides. Spring time

Feb 9, Crete Hotel

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:52:24 GMT

Crete Hotel; beautiful small hotels in Kriti in the Greek islands

Feb 3, Crete ecards; Postcards from Crete

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:39:11 GMT

Postcards from Crete; beautiful images to send your wishes to friends and family

Feb 1, Crete to Kythera - exploring the beautiful island of Kythera from Crete

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:49:35 GMT

Crete to Kythera; the small island of Kythera sits to the north west of Crete, opposite Neapoli in the Peloponnese

Feb 1, Crete to Santorini - ferries and flights from Crete to Santorini in Greece

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:48:24 GMT

Crete to Santorini; there are magical new ferries that can whizz you to Santorini in under two hours

Jan 29, Crete Diet - the healthiest in the world

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:21:58 GMT

The Crete Diet; a way of eating as simple and fresh as the produce of the island. Recognised as one of the healthiest balanced diets in the world

Jan 24, Chania Harbour

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:12:56 GMT

The Nautical Museum of Kriti looks over the limani of Chania.

Jan 23, Sitia; in eastern Crete, home of olives, great wine, and the real Crete

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:26:04 GMT

Sitia; stroll along a wide promenade with lovely lanterns, park benches and mosaics

Jan 19, Ammoudara Beach; close to Iraklion in Crete, a busy town beach.

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:43:04 GMT

Ammoudara Beach; Ammoudara means big sand in Greek and it is a 7 km long sandy beach

Jan 4, Cretan Music - instruments, history and luthiers

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:36:35 GMT

The Cretan laouto is the backbone of Cretan music, providing and maintaining the passionate pulse that is so intoxicating.

Dec 30, Wildlife Conservation in Crete - try not to disturb turtles on the beach...

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:39:01 GMT

Conservation in Crete; details about how you can become involved and support conservation projects in Crete

Dec 14, The Hidden Charms of Heraklion

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:53:44 GMT

Heraklion has much to offer - spend some time in the cafe bar district and it is easy to meet new friends...

Town Breaks in Crete

Dec 9, The Minoan Palace of Knossos

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:20:11 GMT

Knossos is the oldest and most sophisticated city of the ancient western world. Knossos was the first inhabited area of ancient Crete.

Dec 6, Preveli Beach in Crete - difficult to access, a palm forested river secret

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 06:51:11 GMT

Preveli Beach in the south of Crete; a river lagoon surrounded by palm forest creates a magical atmosphere