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After sunrise, on the rocky trail of Psiloritis||||||

A photographic journey to the summit of Psiloritis

Every summer a few brave people wake up before sunrise to participate in the walk to Psiloritis. They climb up the stone made trail when…

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…

Agia Fotini

Published in "Beaches"

Agios Pavlos

Published in "Beaches"

Bride kidnapping in Melidoni

Published in "Snapshot"

The rugs of Aretousa (Archanes)|Aretousa weavers (Archanes)|Some of Aretousa's creations (Archanes)|The creations of Eleni Kouides (Argyroupoli)|The creations of Eleni Kouides (Argyroupoli)|The impressive workshop of Eleni Kouides (Argyroupoli)|The colorful yarns of kurelu (Pyrgos)!|The modern bags of Angeliki (Kurelu creations, Pyrgos)||Mitos weaving (Houdetsi)|Proud weaver next to her creations (Pyrgou Weaving Center)|Cretaions of the Pyrgou Weaving Center|Pyrgou Weaving Center|Houdetsi Weaving Center|Houdetsi Weaving Center|Houdetsi Weaving Center|Into the threads!|Houdetsi Weaving Center||

Cretazine presents: The revolution of the loom!

Published in "Cretan Tales"

From the time when Penelope longed for the return of Ulysses, furiously embroidering in her sewing room, to the times when our witty grandmothers made…

Crete in action: where adrenaline never takes vacation!

Published in "Crete in action"

Just choose what you want to do… do you want to climb steep rocks like the ones you see in the Alps, or take a…

The Plateau of Nida, a mystical landscape|Local livestock will keep you company all along the route|The Venetian creamery is hidden behind these trees|Yes, it is possible to ski!|The snowy summits of Psiloritis on the background||This mitato is situated within the archaeological site of Zominthos||A typical mitato...|In the horizon you can see the village of Anogia|A characteristic landscape of Psiloritis|Another mitato on the way to Nida

From Anogia to the Plateau of Nida, the den of Zeus

Published in "Island Routes"

A winter excursion in ancient landscapes, imbued with legends, history and ... snow

Ligres

Published in "Beaches"

Maroulas

Published in "Villages"

Maroulas is not adequately advertised but it is a real time machine that takes you back to the Middle Ages, Renaissance and the Ottoman Empire,…

Melidoni cave – Arkadi – Patsiano Gorge

Published in "Island Routes"

The mainland of Rethymno prefecture hides many secrets waiting to be revealed. Before you rush to its southern coast with the beautiful beaches, consider visiting…