0 Thrypti Mountainside

Published 27^th October 2020 by Jon Scaife & filed under Attractions & Activities. Last updated 14^th June 2021.

Thrypti is a mountain north east of Ierapetra that forms the eastern side of the break in the mountains where Crete is at its narrowest. It is an easy drive that offers impressive views of north and south coast.
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0 Venetian Villa at Etia

Published 26^th October 2020 by Jon Scaife & filed under Attractions & Activities. Last updated 30^th May 2022.

In the mountains of eastern Crete on the road from Makrys Gialos to Sitia there is an old Venetian villa that is worth a stop off for anyone driving to the east coast.
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0 Kalamafka & Timios Stavros Chapel

Published 26^th October 2020 by Jon Scaife & filed under Attractions & Activities. Last updated 27^th October 2020.

Kalamafka is an attractive village in the mountains near Ierapetra in south-east Crete. Timios Stavros Chapel which is on top of Kastelos Hill is one of the reasons to visit. There is a bit of a climb, up 224 steps, but the view is worth the effort.
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0 Waterfall of Milonas

Published 24^th October 2020 by Jon Scaife & filed under Attractions & Activities. Last updated 19^th June 2021.

The waterfall of Milonas is a 40m high waterfall partway down Milonas Gorge which starts near the village of Schinokapsala and ends at the south coast 20 mins east of Ierapetra at Avra beach.
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0 Ostria, Thalassa & Paplinou Beaches

Published 24^th August 2020 by Jon Scaife & filed under Attractions & Activities. Last updated 19^th June 2021.

Paplinou Beach is a beach on the south east coast a little to the east of Ierapetra. The western end of the beach is for visitors and is officially known as Thalassa after the beach bar located there (not to be confused with the resort near Chania), whilst the eastern end is for people booked at the resort and is usually referred to as Ostria beach. The beach is long and the water is excellent and there is plenty of off-road parking available.
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0 Balos Lagoon

Published 23^rd August 2020 by Jon Scaife & filed under Attractions & Activities. Last updated 19^th June 2021.

Balos Lagoon is one of the most famed beaches on Crete with it’s west coast location offering great sunsets. It is located off the peninsula at the north west of the Island a little over an hour from Chania near the Gramvousa islands which often feature on boat trips to Balos.
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0 Achlia Bay Beach

Published 21^st August 2020 by Jon Scaife & filed under Attractions & Activities. Last updated 19^th June 2021.

Achlia Bay is a beach in the south east of Crete approximately half way between Ierapetra and Makrys Gialos. It is one of the best beaches on the south coast, especially on windy days when the shape of the bay provides shelter on the beach and in the water.
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0 Cuisine: The herbs, spices & flavours of Crete

Published 20^th August 2020 by Jon Scaife & filed under Information. Last updated 20^th June 2021.

Cretan food is some of the best anywhere in the world. The combination of traditional recipes and fresh locally grown ingredients results in food that is that rarest of treats: delicious and good for you!
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0 Driving & vehicle rental in Crete

Published 14^th August 2020 by Jon Scaife & filed under Information. Last updated 18^th June 2021.

To see much of Crete you are likely to need a car or other vehicle to get around. There are buses and taxis on Crete but a private vehicle will be faster, more comfortable, and more cost effective than taxis. It is also possible to take your own car, or to hire other vehicles.
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0 Useful phrases for visitors to Crete

Published 9^th August 2020 by Jon Scaife & filed under Information.

In the most popular tourist spots visitors will find that the locals speak excellent English. However, some of the best places to eat will have older staff with more limited English, so it is a good idea to know a few phrases.
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