Crete may be the biggest (and the most visited) Greek island but there are over 200 other inhabited Greek islands many of which also have interesting things to see. Many can be easily reached by ferry or short flight and can be visited either on their own or for a short period as part of a “holiday on holiday” or as part of a tour of multiple islands. This is the first in a series of mini-guides to some other the other islands
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Thrypti Mountainside
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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Venetian Villa at Etia
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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Kalamafka & Timios Stavros Chapel
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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Waterfall of Milonas
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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Ostria, Thalassa & Paplinou Beaches
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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Balos Lagoon
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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Achlia Bay Beach
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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Cuisine: The herbs, spices & flavours of Crete
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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Driving & vehicle rental in Crete
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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