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You don't have to travel far outside of Rethymno on the gorgeous Greek island of Crete to find some peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of tourism. Jump in a car, on a quad, or on a scooter and you'll soon find yourself surrounded by nature with the sound of goat bells… Continue reading Enjoying Nature Near Rethymno, Crete
I visited this town in the East of Crete twice in 2017, the first time as a weekend break, the 2nd as a brief stopover on my way to/from Sitia. I enjoyed my visits but I was surprised at how little there is to see/do within the town itself -- I'm a bit of a… Continue reading Visiting Agios Nikolaos
First a disclaimer - I haven't been to every major beach in Crete (yet) and I don't really call myself a beach person, I struggle to understand the whole point of laying on a beach all day as I'm not much of a swimmer and could easily sunbathe / read/doze at home in my garden!!… Continue reading Beaches in Crete
I'm a host on Couchsurfing.com and often get asked travel questions for the Greek island of Crete. Sometimes I feel like I'm Tourist Information! So I'm finally writing down the top questions with answers into one place so that couch surfers, as well as other travelers, get the lowdown and some useful links. Transport How… Continue reading Visiting Crete – Top Questions from Travelers