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The best Polish website dedicated to the Greek island Crete and to a small extent of continental Greece. You will find useful information related to visiting Crete that goes beyond the offer of optional tours. On the website you will also find descriptions of the most interesting places that we visited by visiting this largest Greek island. The content complements the current news, photographs and recipes of Greek cuisine.
The Orthodox monastery of Agia Triada (Αγία Τριάδα) located on the northern part of the Akrotiri peninsula is one of the most beautiful and richest monasteries in Crete. Surrounded by cypresses, vineyards and olive groves, where olive trees still grow up to an age of up to 500 years. The abundance of nature the monks use perfectly producing 20 tons a year of organic virgin olive oil. The quality of this olive oil pressed in the traditional way on the monastery presses attests to international prizes. European certificates for organic products and the PGI mark (Reserved Geographical Indication) guarantee that the oil is extremely healthy and tasty. It should not be surprising that the vast majority of them goes on sale on foreign markets.
The nuns also cultivate their vineyards in a completely ecological way, excluding the use of chemical agents. The fact that this is a good direction in farming can be seen by buying one of the four types of wines produced here: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Fokiano Remeiko (local strain) and Trebbiano. In addition to the oil or wine in the monastery shop, you can also buy balsamic vinegar, crayfish, honey or soap made on the basis of olive oil.
History of the monastery
Agia Triada Monastery Tzagarolon was established in 1634 on the site of a former small monastery dedicated to the Holy Apostles. The brothers Lavrentios and Jeremias Jagarolon from the well-known and important Cretan-Venetian family Tzagarolos contributed to its creation. Jeremias designed the church and started its construction in 1611. Unfortunately, he did not finish it. After his death, the work continued Lavrentios. In 1645, the Turks took over the control of Crete, so the monastery also fell into their hands. This forced to stop all construction works carried out on its premises. Under Turkish rule, this monastery was known as Selvili Manastir (Cypress Monastery) presumably because of a road planted with cypress trees that led to it.
In 1821, an uprising against the Turkish authorities began in Greece. Monks living in the monastery managed to escape, leaving historical relics and manuscripts, which unfortunately were destroyed by the Turks. In the same year, the monastery was burnt. After Greece regained its independence, construction work was completed and all the damage caused during the Turkish occupation was removed. At that time, the monastery greatly increased its wealth and expanded its activity.
During the Second World War, in the monastery, the Greeks stored supplies for the Navy, but later the buildings were taken over by the Germans.
Nowadays, the income that the schools in Chania benefit from, which the monastery finances. A seminary has also been operating here since 1892, and the monastery itself plays an important role both in the local economy and in the life of the church in Crete.
An unusual place
The access road to Agia Triada is unusual for Crete and is more like some Polish roads planted with even rows of trees with whitewashed trunks. After reaching the place, the car can be parked just below the monastery on a large gravel parking lot. Looking at the raw outer buildings surrounding the monastery, we do not know what to expect from its interior. The west wing in which the entrance gate is located is the place where the monks have their goals. It is their windows that are visible on both sides of the main gate.
The stairs in the middle lead straight to the impressive stone main entrance made in Venetian style. After passing the gate leading to the square courtyard, the simplicity of the outer walls disappears. Just in front of the entrance in the middle is an impressive Byzantine church with a stone façade and three characteristic domes. The courtyard literally sinks in greenery, which beautifully contrasts with the orange color of the buildings. Cretan monasteries are generally beautiful and well cared for, but it's hard for a Muslim to refuse the charm, however Agia Triada is distinguisheddefinitely on their background. The unusual architecture surrounded by ubiquitous plants and the atmosphere of peace, which even monastic cats experience, make the Agia Triada Tzagarolon Monastery memorable, while the memorable photos taken here always impress.
In the monastery there is also a museum with icons, old codes and manuscripts. You can also see souvenirs that stopped the stormy moments and today they can testify about the great wealth of this monastery. There is also a large library with rare books and a shop where you can buy products made by monks.
How to get
Going to the monastery of Agia Triada, we strongly advise you not to drive through the center of Chania, where even in the midst of one-way streets you may go astray even to experienced drivers. The easiest way to get to this monastery is to use the New National Road, which allows you to quickly get to the intersection, where it crosses the road leading to the airport. Agia Triada Monastery is only a few kilometers north of the international airport. Ioannis Daskalogiannisi. After reaching the airport area, look for further (not always formal) signposts for this monastery.
The monastery Agia Triada is in our opinion one of the places that must be included in the list of attractions that are planned to visit in the western region of Crete. Agia Triada is a very unique, climatic monastery, which we recommend even to people who usually avoid visiting sacred buildings. When planning a visit to this monastery, it is worth taking into account the requirements of the monks regarding the outfit, which should be modest, but in no way stingy. Entering the area costs only 2 €.
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W 2002 roku Falasarna zdobyła tytuł najlepszej plaży w Grecji. Wyróżnienie to nie jest bynajmniej przypadkowe, gdyż miejsce to jak na standardy Krety jest naprawdę unikalne.
Elafonisi is a small island located at the end of the southwestern edge of Crete. A characteristic feature of Elafonisi is the shallow lagoon connecting it with Crete.
Elafonisi is a small island located at the end of the southwestern edge of Crete. A characteristic feature of Elafonisi is the shallow lagoon connecting it with Crete.
Chania (Χανιά) is the second largest (after Heraklion) city of Crete. The biggest advantage of Chania is the area of the Old Town and the beautiful Venetian Harbor.
Aptera is a city whose history dates back to at least a thousand years before our era. In the peak period, about 20,000 lived in it. people, of which only 1/5 were free people.
Chania (Χανιά) is the second largest (after Heraklion) city of Crete. The biggest advantage of Chania is the area of the Old Town and the beautiful Venetian Harbor.
Omalos is a perfect starting point for exploring the Samaria Gorge. Located over 1,100 m above sea level extends over an area of 25 km2. Its size corresponds more or less to the size of the Lasithi Plateau.
Located 47 km from the city of Chania, it is the only freshwater lake in Crete. Its area is about 580 thousand. sqm. and the maximum depth is about 45 meters
Omalos is a perfect starting point for exploring the Samaria Gorge. Located over 1,100 m above sea level extends over an area of 25 km2. Its size corresponds more or less to the size of the Lasithi Plateau.
The steel crossing, which in the central part is separated from the ground by nearly 150 m, is at the leading position of the places where the longest bungee jumps are made.
Chania (Χανιά) is the second largest (after Heraklion) city of Crete. The biggest advantage of Chania is the area of the Old Town and the beautiful Venetian Harbor.
The cave is less than 1 km from Moni Gouvernetou Monastery. You will reach it using the pedestrian trail that has been marked out along the slope of the Avlaki Gorge.
Balos is one of Crete's flagship beaches if not all of Greece. We can assure you that the landscapes you see during your trip to Balos will remain with you for a very long time.
The Orthodox monastery of Agia Triada, located on the northern part of the Akrotiri peninsula, is one of the most beautiful and richest monasteries in Crete.
The Orthodox monastery of Agia Triada, located on the northern part of the Akrotiri peninsula, is one of the most beautiful and richest monasteries in Crete.
On the north-western coast of Crete, at the foot of the Gramovous peninsula, there are ruins of the ancient port of Korikos, later known as Falassarna.
Polyrinia was one of the most important city-states of western Crete during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. It was built amphitheater on a steep hill, rising to a height of 481 meters above sea level
The island of Gramvousa, or in fact Imeri Gramvousa (Ήμερη Γραμβούσα), is an inseparable point of a trip that combines a stay in the Balos Lagoon with visiting the remains of a fortress located on the top of the island of Imeri Gramovousa.
There is a beach in Crete that literally makes some people shiver. This place is Seitan Limania which can be translated as Satan's Ports or Cursed Ports.
Dozens of craft workshops located in this small mountain village make Margarites one of the four main centers where traditional Cretan ceramics are made.
The date of the foundation of Moni Arkadiou (Arkadi) is not exactly known. According to tradition, the name of this church refers to the name of the Emperor Arkadiusz, who supposedly was to be its founder.
The date of the foundation of Moni Arkadiou (Arkadi) is not exactly known. According to tradition, the name of this church refers to the name of the Emperor Arkadiusz, who supposedly was to be its founder.
Rethymnon with around 40,000 inhabitants are the third largest city of Crete. This place was populated already in the Minoan period. Historically, the city was an important commercial center.
Skinaria is a small beach located along a small bay, whose outlet on both sides ends with a rocky coast. It is still a little-known place overlooked by mass tourism
Skinaria is a small beach located along a small bay, whose outlet on both sides ends with a rocky coast. It is still a little-known place overlooked by mass tourism
According to Greek mythology, Zeus hid (and perhaps even gave birth) in the Ida cave. This myth is the greatest asset of this cave, which is not as interesting and beautiful as the Dikte cave.
Tripiti is a small beach covered with a mixture of gray sand, gravel and stones. Despite the fact that the beach is unorganized and has a semi-natural appearance, one small tavern works here.
Tripiti is a small beach covered with a mixture of gray sand, gravel and stones. Despite the fact that the beach is unorganized and has a semi-natural appearance, one small tavern works here.
Tripiti is a small beach covered with a mixture of gray sand, gravel and stones. Despite the fact that the beach is unorganized and has a semi-natural appearance, one small tavern works here.
Plakias is a perfect place for people who like to spend time hiking. In the area of the town and the surrounding area, there are several hiking trails that lead to interesting beaches.
Currently, the lower monastery is still not open to the public and is not used by the monks. The buildings of the upper monastery have undergone partial renovation and are the main seat of the Preveli monastery.
Currently, the lower monastery is still not open to the public and is not used by the monks. The buildings of the upper monastery have undergone partial renovation and are the main seat of the Preveli monastery.
Currently, the lower monastery is still not open to the public and is not used by the monks. The buildings of the upper monastery have undergone partial renovation and are the main seat of the Preveli monastery.
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Rouvas Gorge is one of the most interesting places in this part of Crete. The interesting trail leads in a perfect way to the changing appearance of this gorge.
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Although there are countless caves in Crete, only a few can be visited. Sfendoni is the largest cave open to the public. content comes from: http://www.crete.pl www.CRETE.pl
Only a few kilometers separate the bustling city of Rethymno from Mili, a village abandoned by its inhabitants. This place is also called the village hidden in the gorge.
Information about one of the more known tourist cities of Crete, or about Malia. Description of attractions located in the city of Malia and a description of the specificity of this town.
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Among the olive groves in the place called Logari, which is less than a kilometer from the village of Kritsa, there is a small Byzantine church of Panagia Kera from the 13th-14th centuries.
Stalida is located directly along the coast and is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Crete, which definitely comes alive with the advent of the tourist season
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Agios Nikolaos (Άγιος Νικόλαος) is a small town with less than 20,000 inhabitants. permanent residents (according to statistical data from 2001). This city is the capital of the Lasithi nomos.
Although Elounda seems to be a sleepy fishing town to this day, however, appearances should not fool you, because this town and its surroundings can boast of probably the largest number of the best hotels.
Although Elounda seems to be a sleepy fishing town to this day, however, appearances should not fool you, because this town and its surroundings can boast of probably the largest number of the best hotels.
Stalida is located directly along the coast and is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Crete, which definitely comes alive with the advent of the tourist season
Zakros is the fourth-largest Minoan palace in Crete in importance and size. This latest found, built on the east coast of the island is located in the village of Káto Zákros.
Zakros is the fourth-largest Minoan palace in Crete in importance and size. This latest found, built on the east coast of the island is located in the village of Káto Zákros.
The first palace was built around 1900 BC. in the place where there was a quite impressive settlement whose remains were later transformed into the central part of the city.
The ruins of the ancient city of Itanos are located at the eastern tip of Crete, less than 3 kilometers north of the famous palm beach of Vai. Although there are also nice beaches at Itanos, unlike its well-known neighbor, this place does not attract crowds. There are either accidental stray tourists or excavation enthusiasts here.
Less than 10,000 population of Sitia makes the city the smallest in Crete. Some even go a step further and say perversely that it is rather the largest village of Crete.
Napoleon's house is one of the few typically tourist attractions in Ierapetra. About what could have happened here in the summer of 1798 and possibly how much in this legend is the truth we write in the article on the page below.
Moni Kapsa Monastery is one of the most interesting monasteries in Crete. Its massive buildings were erected on rocky, gray slopes surrounding the nearby Pervolakia Gorge.
A będąc tam warto dołożyć kilkanaście km i zwiedzić też EKKLISIA AGIOS SPIRIDON, a potem kawałek dalej (niewiele ponad 1 km) zejść na plażę SEITAN LIMANIA.
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2016-10-09 18:43:54
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Albo podążyć jeszcze bardziej na północ zwiedzając Moni Gouverneto, jaskinię Niedźwiedzią a na końcu Moni Katholiko. Półwysep Akrotiri to naprawdę ciekawy kawałek Krety :)
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2016-10-09 18:47:55
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a nie ma stamtąd krótszej drogi do Stavros Akrotiriou? Trzeba się wracać w głąb lądu?
CRETE - Kreta
2016-10-09 18:51:29
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Ze Stavros droga chyba jednak sporo dłuższa. Inna sprawa, że mnichom z Moni Gouverneto czasami lekko odbija w kwestii prawa własności i lubią budować przeszkody na szlaku wiodącym od strony wybrzeża. Tak dziwna maniera :/
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2016-10-09 18:56:35
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dzięki za info - pozdrawiam :-)
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2016-10-09 19:10:13
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Byliśmy wiosną.Faktycznie warto.
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2016-10-09 19:20:25
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2016-10-10 09:24:40
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Potwierdzam! Warto!
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2018-09-06 12:07:52
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2019-05-28 13:37:31
Witam,
czy można się tam dostać autobusem?
Gosia | crete.pl
2019-05-28 18:31:34
Agia Triada
W rozkładzie jazdy jest autobus obsługujący trasę CHANIA-AGIA TRIADA-CHORDAKI. Niestety są to tylko dwa połączenia dziennie: 06:30 i 14:15, powrotny: 07:00 14:45. Dodatkowym utrudnieniem jest to że na tej trasie autobusy kursują tylko w poniedziałki, środy i piątki.
gość Laura
2022-04-09 10:41:19
półwysep
Będziemy przez tydzień mieszkać w Chani. Czy do monastyrów na półwyspie Akrotiri da się jakoś w miarę wygodnie dojechać komunikacją? Czy jednak warto wypożyczyć samochód?
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Redirected from the site - Kato Preveli. Currently, the lower monastery is still not open to the public and is not used by the monks. The buildings of the upper monastery have undergone partial renovation and are the main seat of the Preveli monastery.
Moni Katholiko is probably the oldest and most spectacular monastery in Crete. It is located 20 km north-east of Chania, on the Akrotiri peninsula near the exit of the Avlaki ravine. You can walk to Moni Katholiko only on foot because the road for cars ends at the parking lot near the Gouverneto monastery.
Gouverneto Monastery is probably the oldest active Greek Catholic monastery located on the Akrotiri peninsula near Chania. It is about 5 km from Agia Triada, another well-known monastery located in this area. Gouverneto was built on a small plateau located among small hills.
: Szkoda. Ale wiadomo, gdzie człowiek tam szkody. Na szczęście miałem przyjemność plażować na wyspie. Jest mega pięknie. Plaże zwłaszcza Golden beach zostaje na zawsze w pamięci.
gość PiotrWie: Z 10 lat temu zamalowano taki drogowskaz, nie wiem czemu. Jak ścieżka z Marmary podejdzie do klifu trzeba szukać odgałęzienia w górę,jak się dobrze przyjrzysz znajdziesz na skale ślad po zamalowanych drogowskazach, idziesz w górę łatwymi niewielkimi zakosami po płytach. Dochodzisz do szlaku Loutro - Livadiana. (...)
Gosia | crete.pl : Myślimy o takiej objazdówce, raczej nie będzie to ten rok, ale plany mamy. Szlak z filmu robiliśmy na przełomie sierpnia i września. Nie pamiętam aby było takie oznakowania, ludzie idą skrajem klifu, straszne miejsce dla mnie z moim lękiem wysokości.
gość PiotrWie : I mam jeszcze dwa pytania - po pierwsze w jakim miesiącu tak było i po drugie - czy oznakowali z powrotem wersję " easy to Loutro " czy dalej pomiędzy Marmarą a Finikas jest ta ścieżka samym skrajem klifu?
gość PiotrWie : Przemyślcie wyjazd na mniej oblężone wyspy - nie jest to logistycznie skomplikowane. (...)
Gosia | crete.pl : Można się zdziwić prawda? Biznes kwitnie, taxi boaty kursują jak oszalałe przywożąc do Marmary turystów z Chora Sfakion i okolic. A w tawernie przy Marmarze wszystkie stoliki są pozajmowane albo już zarezerwowane. My dostaliśmy stolik chyba tylko dlatego, że kelner zlitował się jak zobaczył nasz zmęczone facjaty po zejściu ze szlaku.
gość PiotrWie: Od kiedy plaża Marmara jest tak tragicznie zastawiona łóżkami i parasolami?
Przy okazji polecam inny szlak w pobliżu - Agios Ioanis - Agios Pavlos Beach
gość PiotrWie: Od kilkunastu lat unikamy czerwca, lipca i sierpnia, ale jak zrobi się to popularne to chyba przestawimy się na kwiecień i październik
gość dodekanezowiec: W Grecji (a mam tu na myśli swoje ulubione wyspy czyli Kos, Kreta, Rodos) jednak bym preferował sezon (15 czerwca - 15 września). (...)
: Kto by się spodziewał, że zmiana klimatu na coś się przyda?
: Czerwiec to wg mnie najlepszy czas na wakacje np. w Grecji czy Chorwacji. Ze względu na bombelki, staramy się wyjeżdżać w ostatnim tygodniu czerwca. Choć byłem na Krecie w 2021r. w drugim tygodniu lipca to pogoda była idealna, a spotkałem naszych rodaków, którzy będąc w czerwcu mieli wówczas straszne upały.
: Upały to też ale ogromna ilość turystów sprawiają, że w sezonie to nie jest wypoczynek tylko walka: o miejsce na plaży, o dobre miejsce podczas zwiedzania aby zrobić zdjęcie. To podwójnie męczące.
gość Marcin: Od mojego pierwszego pobytu w Grecji w 2010r robię musake z tego przepisu, parokrotnie na Rodos i Korfu , dopiero dzisiaj na Krecie i właśnie zjadłem musake z lokalu w chani i jestem zawiedziony smakiem , robię lepszą ;)
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A będąc tam warto dołożyć kilkanaście km i zwiedzić też EKKLISIA AGIOS SPIRIDON, a potem kawałek dalej (niewiele ponad 1 km) zejść na plażę SEITAN LIMANIA.
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Albo podążyć jeszcze bardziej na północ zwiedzając Moni Gouverneto, jaskinię Niedźwiedzią a na końcu Moni Katholiko. Półwysep Akrotiri to naprawdę ciekawy kawałek Krety :)
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a nie ma stamtąd krótszej drogi do Stavros Akrotiriou? Trzeba się wracać w głąb lądu?
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Ze Stavros droga chyba jednak sporo dłuższa. Inna sprawa, że mnichom z Moni Gouverneto czasami lekko odbija w kwestii prawa własności i lubią budować przeszkody na szlaku wiodącym od strony wybrzeża. Tak dziwna maniera :/
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dzięki za info - pozdrawiam :-)
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Witam,
czy można się tam dostać autobusem?
Agia Triada
W rozkładzie jazdy jest autobus obsługujący trasę CHANIA-AGIA TRIADA-CHORDAKI. Niestety są to tylko dwa połączenia dziennie: 06:30 i 14:15, powrotny: 07:00 14:45. Dodatkowym utrudnieniem jest to że na tej trasie autobusy kursują tylko w poniedziałki, środy i piątki.
półwysep
Będziemy przez tydzień mieszkać w Chani. Czy do monastyrów na półwyspie Akrotiri da się jakoś w miarę wygodnie dojechać komunikacją? Czy jednak warto wypożyczyć samochód?
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