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Searching for cyclamens at Rouva’s forest - 2nd Zaros Trail Race

Published in "Crete in action"
I remember it as if it was yesterday. It was April of 1999, and first-grade students of Biology Department of University of Crete had to…
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The colors of Eastern Crete|||Flowers everywhere!|The strange rocks of the gorge are captivating!|Aspros Potamos|The village of Pefki 'hanging' from the cliffs!|Makrigialos from above|The colorful marina of makrigialos

Makrigialos - Pefki - Kapsa Monastery

Published in "Island Routes"
Eastern Crete has a different color, scent and light, even different people. Sometimes it feels as if you are in another island. At this corner…
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Landing on the mysterious island of Agios Theodoros

Published in "Cretan Tales"
A small tour on the lonely island that overlooks the busiest beaches of Chania. The ancient Akoition or Thodorou -as it is commonly known in…
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Sunset in Triopetra|On the way from Agia Galini to Ai Giorgis|The lovely beach of Ligres|Triopetra from above|Sand therapy in the dunes of Agios Pavlos|The main beach of Agios Pavlos|A small delta is shaped west of the sand dunes in Agios Pavlos|The sand dunes of Agios Pavlos: the lucky ones will find a place in the cave!|Going down the sand dunes of Agios Pavlos|The scenic aphitheatre of Agia Galini hosts many cultural events in the summer|On the way to the beach of Agia Galini|The fish tavern of Agia Foteini: order your food and take a swim while you wait!|The sand dunes on the way from Agia Foteini to Ligres|The sunbeds next to the tavern of Agia Foteini are free for customers|Many more secret coves and beaches are found on the way from one beach to another|Small Triopetra offers more tranquility and calm waters|More secret coves...how do you go down there??|More beaches and coves west of Agia Foteini, for those who want to keep walking!|

Agia Foteini to Agia Galini: Discover the beaches of Southern Rethymno

Published in "Island Routes"
A long coast of rugged cliffs and sand dunes, hidden coves and tranquil desert-like landscapes. The most beautiful beaches of Southern Rethymno attract many visitors…
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"Face Forward …into my home" - Interactive art project
14Sep
Heraklion Exhibition

from 14.09 till 14.10.2018

"Face Forward …into my home" - Interactive art project

The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens (EMST) in collaboration with UNHCR GREECEand the support…
Rocks, Pine trees, sparkling waters||

Achlia

Published in "Beaches"
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Follow the sound of the water!||

Ligres

Published in "Beaches"
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Romantic walks in Stroumpoulas|When you see Timios Stavros, you are almost there...!|The trail is relatively easy and suitable for all|Stroumpoulas vegetation|The view to the plateau will make you stop several times to admire it|The evening service on July 20th|The perfect setting for a selfie!|Shadow games at sunset|On the way back...|The summits of Mylopotamos are painted orange|The view of Stroumpoulas from Heraklion, as the sun sets...

Hiking on the Holy Mountain of Stroumpoulas

Published in "Island Routes"
The pyramidal mountain of Stroumpoulas -as it seems, when you look at it from Heraklion- offers one of the most beautiful nearby escapes for naturalistic,…
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At the summit of Kofinas, like little gods

Published in "Island Routes"
Hike up the holy summit of Asterousia Mountains and bow before the majesty of the Libyan Sea
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Adrenaline rush, in the gorge of Agia Eirini!|||||

Crossing the gorge of Agia Eirini … by bike!

Published in "Crete in action"
The guard of the gorge gave us a strange look: “are you going to leave those here and come back to get them?” “No”, we…
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The “Prytaneion” of ancient Lato||||Once upon a time, here stood shops and workshops|||The "restaurant"|||||The entrance of the temple and the base of the statue inside||

Lato, the powerful ancient city of Mirabello

Published in "Crete 360°"
The best preserved ancient city in Crete rests on the saddle of two hills and overlooks the Gulf of Mirabello.
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When Henry Miller sat on the throne of Minos

When Henry Miller sat on the throne of Minos

Published in "Crete 360°"
The incisive descriptions of the famous American writer of his travels in Crete in 1939
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