We Love Crete - Web Journal

May 22, Arthur Evans - archaeologist of Knossos Palace in Crete

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:09:12 -0400

Arthur Evans was a distinguished scholar and archaeologist, intimately involved with Knossos Palace in Crete, he was its champion and faithful recreationist. He not only revealed a hidden civilisation

May 20, Battle of Crete - Memorials and Ceremonies

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:32:54 -0400

The commemoration of the Battle of Crete and the many ceremonies across Crete are now underway. May we take the time to remember those who passed and their stories... Battle of Crete Memorials - detail Source - livingincrete.net

May 20, Accommodation Crete; our choices and tips for stays on Crete Greece

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:17:07 -0400

Accommodation Crete; we have selected small guest houses, agrotourism lodges, small boutique hotels and luxury spas for your travels in Crete, make the most of the stunning mountain villages and beach

May 20, About Us - our story and about We Love Crete, crete travel and living in Crete.

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:16:00 -0400

About Us; As musicians, it was a deeper home-coming. Cretans are natural poets and musicians and their proud culture

May 12, Where is this chapel in Crete?

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:00:55 -0400

I've read about a chapel in Crete, built by a German man, trying to make up a little bit of the disasters of the second world war. I think this chapel

May 11, Crete News - post your news item about the island of Crete in Greece

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:21:32 -0400

Crete News; up to date news from the island of Crete in Greece, Google news feed and Bing news feed gathered from around the world bringing you news in English about Crete, breaking news and live news

May 8, Your Samaria Gorge Walk - Tell us your experience of this gorge in Crete

Wed, 8 May 2013 03:21:02 -0400

The Samaria Gorge Walk is not for the faint hearted, it is a one way walk through the mountains of Crete; easy for some and gruelling for others, here hikers tell their stories and tips, blisters and

May 4, Cretan Music - instruments, history and luthiers

Sat, 4 May 2013 22:32:35 -0400

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

Apr 30, Inspiring News For Greek Youth

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:48:33 -0400

A new initiative originating on the Greek island of Antiparos, Re-inspiring Greece from the Youth Up aims to support young Greeks to return to their place of origin and start up a new Greek Agri-Food business based on an innovative business plan. The initiative simultaneously promotes the high quality of Greek Virgin Olive Oil around the world. The project is not-for-profit and for charity only and the aim is to raise Euro 250,000 to fund 10 young Greek graduates challenged in the current economic crisis in Greece and reward the best new venture business plans in the Greek Agri-Food sector. We Love Crete encourages support of this initiative by all Greeks in the diaspora, which involves the purchase of famous Gaea organic limited quantity Extra Virgin Olive Oil through the website www.reinspiregreece.com The initiative is supported in Australia by HACCI and the Australian Olive Association, in Greece by Gaea, the Bank of Pireaus, Ministers of Industry and Agriculture, Mr. Daniel Smith - the Ambassador of the United States of America in Greece and the American Farm School in Thessaloniki, and in the USA by Greek American Celebrity Chef Cat Cora, the Greek American Foundation, Chartered Accountants RSM International, actors Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, the Hellenic Initiative and the Greek American Foundation, in Canada by the Hellenic Heritage Foundation, and many others. For more information and purchases, please visit www.reinspiregreece.com

Apr 29, Chania in the Springtime - Historic B&B

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:39:12 -0400

Alcanea Boutique Hotel boasts a unique waterfront location in Chania's Old Town. Set in a historic building, it features a wine bar with scenic views of the Old Port and an elegant courtyard, filled with flowers.

The building that now forms Alcanea dates from the Venetian period and was the office of the Greek revolutionary and statesman, Eleftherios Venizelos, for 24 years.

It was fully restored during spring 2011 with great sensitivity to the preservation and conservation of the building's architectural heritage.

The enchanting complex of terraces and patios, the well-preserved hand-carved stone facades, the colourful ceramics, the elaborate woodwork and decorative elements maintain a perfect balance between tradition and modern comforts.

Alcanea's carefully designed, air-conditioned rooms have views of the scenic port and landmark lighthouse. Each is equipped with internet access, a flat-screen TV, minibar, and iPod docking station. Bathrobes, slippers, a hairdryer and natural body care products are provided.

Alcanea's signature breakfast includes Cretan products. Offering an enchanting view to the Old Port, the Alcanea Café & Wine Bar serves cocktails and fine wines. Guests can enjoy Greek coffee or herbal tea at the interior courtyard.

Arrangements for taxi transfer and car hire, guided tours and excursions, restaurant recommendations and reservations are at your disposal. The hotel concierge will help you plan the perfect break in Chania.

The nearest beach of Nea Chora is just 300 metres away. Souda Port is just 7 km from the hotel, and Chania Airport is reached after 17 km. Free public parking is available close by.

Apr 28, Getting to and from Crete; flights, ferries and more...

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:32:51 -0400

Getting to and from Crete; map of main airports and ports, details of how to arrive in Crete by ferry, air and connections over mainland Greece

Apr 28, Rhodes Restaurants - the restaurants, cafes and bars of Rhodes, Greece

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:31:40 -0400

Rhodes Restaurants - we were eager to explore the restaurants, cafes, bars and nightclubs, we mention some for your enjoyment of the historic old town, the lanes and courtyards softly lit

Apr 28, Luxury Resorts Crete - spa and pampering sessions in quality hotels in Heraklion

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:30:41 -0400

Luxury Resorts Crete - and of course We Love Crete wouldn’t mention these resorts unless they provided spa facilities including massage, so you can relax and unwind in blissful nourishing care

Apr 25, Connections across the Years - ANZAC

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:09:16 -0400

As Australians commemorate ANZAC Day today, we remember those fallen in war from Australia and New Zealand, and think of those who lost their lives in Crete during WWII. While we point out with alacrity that we do not glorify war, the mad and violent acts and the stories from the Battle of Crete weave together our lives in Australia and New Zealand with the life of Crete, still, to this day, the bonds forged out of hardship and loss remain strong. Australians and Cretans share an independent character, a distinct lack of false respect for authority, skill at wordplay and story-telling (not to mention a love of hard liquor). These larrikin qualities meant that the soldiers who found themselves and their fate thrust together in the hard, rocky, cold mountains of Crete, developed a brotherhood of understanding. In Crete, commemoration ceremonies will occur over a week in May; the ANZACs will be remembered with love and gratitude. History of the Battle of Crete...

Apr 24, Crete Guide - Five Days in the East of Crete by Car or Motorcycle - ebook

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:22:12 -0400

Crete Guide - Five Days in the East of Crete by Car or Motorcycle, our very own ebook for all our friends at We Love Crete, visit Lasithi Plateau and tiny villages out of the way

Apr 22, Top Five Places to See in Chania

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:59:13 -0400

Our friend Jessica Erin has written from Villas for Holidays with an article about this fascinating corners of west Crete...

Apr 21, For the Animal Lovers

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:20:06 -0400

Apr 18, Is two weeks too long for honeymoon on Crete?

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:37:43 -0400

I'm planning my honeymoon, and we have about 2 weeks to play with. I want something relaxing, but also interesting with museums and culture, and was thinking

Apr 12, Need to Clear Your Head? - Try the Skies Above Crete

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 02:47:19 -0400

Are you trapped in a busy, dirty, rusty, hustly bustly city somewhere?? Do you want to get out and clear your mind...sweep the cobwebs...get some fresh air? Try the clean, fresh, bright, clear open skies above Avdou in Crete...

Apr 7, Achlada, Crete as Spring Arrives...

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 22:30:42 -0400

Our friend Marcos has written to tell us news from the hills above Agia Pelagia, Crete...

"The Mourtzanakis Residence is scheduled to expand by end of 2013 season by adding three more studios below three villas as well as doing a "face lift" so that it would become a beautique rural accomodation.

However, the quality would never change, on the contrary we are looking forward to improve our services and program as well, such as: • Organizing Olive Trees Harvest end of 2013

• Attending the Local Shepherd's Cheese Making day

• Discover More Paths so that it would combine the Contemporary World with our Past

We are keen in re openning the old path of Achlada to Savvathiana Convent, Visiting the Medieval Olive Oil Press in Achlada Village, and commencing a tough trek to Fodele's Castle.

We are confident that despite the crisis, hard work and striving would let us prevail the current serious situation that our country is facing and many of our compatriots are suffering from.

Last but not least, we are always waiting for you and all are most welcome to our cozy and warm Residence.

Marcos and Family More information here...

Apr 6, Phaistos - historical site on the island of Crete in Greece

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 05:19:22 -0400

The 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

Apr 4, Agios Nikolaos in the Sunshine

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 01:15:55 -0400

Agios Nikolaos, Crete by my paradissi

Eleni from my paradissi has shared her beautiful images of Agios Nikolaos on her blog: my paradissi on a recent visit, she says "We had the chance to enjoy a remarkably bright sun yesterday in one of the prettiest coastal cities of Crete, Agios Nikolaos... It was fun to observe the shop owners busy preparing their shops and taverns, giving them a face lift to welcome visitors in a month or so..." Visit Eleni's fantastic blog here...

Apr 2, Greece Travel Tips - for the mainland of Greece

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 02:15:34 -0400

We have Greece travel tips for some of the most beautiful parts of mainland Greece, with suggestions on small guesthouses and atmospheric pensions, to ensure your accommodation is an integral part

Apr 1, Hotels in Nafplion - one of the most beautiful towns in the Peloponnese, Greece

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 21:54:22 -0400

Hotels in Nafplion - the old town is flat by the water’s edge but quickly rises up from the harbour and the square. Some of the picturesque streets are quite steep. Keep this in mind when booking

Mar 31, Drink Anyone? The Cretan Spirit

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 02:51:02 -0400

Feel like a strong drink by a nice warm fire? Well, there is no doubt that you will when you see this magic photo taken by Manos Perakakis. This will remind each of us about making tsikoudia at the kazani...a task which requires plenty of tasting and appreciation of the Cretan spirit! And for those that have not had the pleasure, it remains a temptation for you to visit Crete and experience the warmth and hospitality of the Cretan people, especially if you are lucky enough to be invited to the making of the raki... See the hometown of Manos here and more about tsikoudia here...

Mar 29, Sustained by Eating, Consumed by Eating Right

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:32:19 -0400

Our friend Eric has written to us to tell us about his new work. Hello Anastasi and Apostoli, I wanted to give you a heads up on my new memoir dealing significantly with Crete, as you may find it of interest. It is entitled "Sustained by Eating, Consumed by Eating Right: Reflections, Rhymes, Rants, and Recipes." and I trust you will enjoy it. Best regards
Eric

This new release can be purchased here: It is also available here... More about the author here...

Mar 29, Alexis Mantheakis - New Release

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:17:12 -0400

Our friend Alexis has written to tell us about his latest work. Hello all! I would like to bring to your kind attention my latest book entitled
"Cretans - Stories of a Beach" published in paperback and in e-book formats in November 2012. The book reached No.14 on the Amazon Travel Books, Europe, Greece Best Sellers within two weeks of publication. I am an Athens-based Cretan writer of the diaspora, Stanford educated, and author of the CNN and NBC featured bestseller "Athina Onassis - In the Eye of the Storm". I was the spokesman, adviser and friend of the Onassis heiress and her father for several years. The Onassis biography is also available on Amazon in e-book and paperback. Best,
Alexis Mantheakis

These releases may be purchased here:

Cretans - Stories of a Beach

Athina Onassis In the Eye of the Storm

Mar 29, Late arrival in Chania - advice please!

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:18:05 -0400

We arrive Chania airport at 23.55. We are two adults and two teenagers. We are going on to Palechora. Do you advise booking a nearby hotel that night,

Mar 21, One Week Road Trip in Crete

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:43:15 -0400

Hello, We will be in Crete for a week and fly in/out of Heraklion. We'd like to visit archaeological sites, ruins, places of interest and natural wonders.

Mar 21, Bus from Paleochora to Omalia

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:41:25 -0400

Hello, we are planning a roundtrip on Crete from 25 May to 7 June. On this trip we also want to walk the Samaria Gorge. So we are thinking of taking room

Mar 19, Mykonos Restaurant Tips - where to eat in paradise

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:58:01 -0400

Mykonos Restaurant Tips - with thousands of little laneways to explore, the main town of Mykonos is best seen on foot, this means you will be tired and hungry at the end of the day, here we share our

Mar 11, Hydra Hotels - one of the prettiest harbours in Greece, we have chosen small, st

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:32:27 -0400

Hydra Hotels - we have chosen small, stylish hotels in Hydra, one of the most atmospheric ports of Greece. Each one is within comfortable walking distance of the harbour, with its cafes and tavernas b

Mar 9, Six days in Crete and Samaria Gorge

Sat, 9 Mar 2013 03:55:20 -0500

Hello and thank you for helping us to plan part of our honeymoon in Crete. We will be arriving in Heraklion on the mornign of May 27th by boat, and plan

Mar 9, Agia Fotini in Crete

Sat, 9 Mar 2013 03:48:01 -0500

I love the look of the taverna in your article Agia Fotini - a remote, quiet beach on the south of Crete, just an hour's drive from Rethymnon. How can

Feb 27, Gortyna - archeaological site on the island of Crete in Greece

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:49:47 -0500

Gortyna, This site is located 50 kms from Heraklion town. Whereas many of the remains you will see on Crete are from the Minoan culture, this settlement was a predominantly a Roman capital.

Feb 25, Botanic & Art Walks in Crete

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:36:39 -0500

Our friend Julia Jones of Flowers of Crete has written to tell us about some upcoming workshops to be held in Western Crete in April/ May. Crete is an ideal environment for painters seeking inspiration or for beginners and improvers. Guided by Julia Jones, course participants can explore their creative side surrounded by the rugged landscape of Azogires featuring a magical waterfall next to the old olive oil factory. Some 1,500 species of flowers and orchids, with over 150 endemic species of flowers, are at their best during the season of spring; enhanced by the gentle Cretan springtime sunshine. Botanic Walks and Art Workshops

Feb 25, Famous Crete; notorious Cretans including Nikos Kazantzakis and El Greco

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:06:12 -0500

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

Feb 4, Vritomartis or Britomartis is a mythological Goddess from Crete, associated with

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 05:12:19 -0500

Vritomartis - In Minoan seals, coins and rings she is shown with a demonic nature, carrying the Cretan double-headed axe and followed by wild animals. The resort on the south coast of Crete is named

Feb 4, Palace of Knossos - Beautiful frescoes were discovered on the site, and reconstr

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 05:11:14 -0500

Palace of Knossos - The ruins at Knossos were discovered in 1878 by the Cretan Minos Kalokairinos who began excavations. The Blue Bird and Partridges, the Minoan Lady and the Prince of the Lillies.

Feb 3, New Novel Set in Crete

Sun, 3 Feb 2013 01:23:16 -0500

John Bishop has written to tell us about his new novel, which will be released shortly: "My novel, 'Love, Freedom or Death', a love story set against the resistance struggle in Crete in WW2, is due to be published in the UK on 1st March 2013. Inspired by true events, it follows impetuous young New Zealander Dudley Watkins as he journeys from the humiliation of defeat in the Battle of Crete to a willingness to risk all for the island he has come to love. I was inspired to write the book after a long love affair with Crete. I wanted to write about an intriguing character, who fought to make the Cretan dream of freedom a reality in a time of great danger for the island".

Jan 19, Tzermiado Village in Lasithi, Crete

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:50:50 -0500

Tzermiado Village lies in the farming community of the Lasithi Plateau, 50 kms from Agios Nikolaos in the east of Crete. Visit the Dikti Mountains, including Psychro Cave and tavernas

Jan 18, Maleme Beach in the north west of Crete in Greece

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 04:06:39 -0500

Maleme; This is a continuation of the same long beach which runs from Chania to Kolymbari, a distance of 16 kms.

Jan 15, Crete Books - fine writers, modern writers, guide books and maps about Crete

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:25:07 -0500

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

Jan 15, Driving around Crete

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:22:45 -0500

Hi, we are really enjoying your site. We will arrive on May 4 (Easter) at 20.30 Heraklion airport and plan to rent a car for 2 weeks and drive to Agios

Jan 5, Trip to Crete

Sat, 5 Jan 2013 22:41:59 -0500

Hi, I am planning a trip to Greece for our family that includes 22 and 16 year old boys in mid-June. We've been to Greece once and visited part of the

Dec 29, Honeymoon to Greece - Crete in 2013

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 21:23:52 -0500

Hello Crete Travel Advice! I've just stumbled on this site and have been reading everyone's stories and your comments for the past 3 hours! This is a