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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.
Kritsa ( Κριτσά ) is one of the oldest and most charming villages in Crete. This village is located in the municipality of Agios Nikolaos . It is just over 10 km from the city. With around 1,600 inhabitants (as of 2001), it is one of the largest villages in Crete. Kritsa, surrounded by olive groves, is located on the eastern slope of the Castello (Kastello) at an altitude of about 375 meters above sea level. Currently, the village area is divided into four districts called Palemilos, Koukistres, Christos and Pergiolikia.
History
The history of this town probably dates back to the second millennium BC. In Minoan times it was known mainly for goat meat of particularly high quality. The name of this village, according to some historians, is derived from the word kreas (κρεας), which in Greek means meat .
Kritsa's heroine
This village is connected with the tragic story of a young girl named Rhodanthe who was kidnapped from home by a drunken Turkish officer. This man, charmed by her beautiful singing, decided to marry her. On his way, however, was the mother of the girl who strongly opposed this proposal. So the officer decided to take the woman by force. The woman abducted to Turk's house did not think to marry him, so when the drunken man slept, Rhodanthe took his knife and cut his throat, then cut her hair with it. Knowing that after such an act she would not be able to return to her family home, she decided to join the guerrillas hiding in the mountains, dressing up as a young man. Since then, she was known as Kritsotopoula (Kritsy's Child). In 1823, she took part in a two-day battle taking place in the valley between Kritsa and Lato . In this encounter she was shot deadly in the chest. Comrades of arms, who tried to save the wounded Kritsotopou, discovered a mystery hidden by him (her) under his clothing. At present, the memory of this heroine is still alive in Kritsa, and it is evidenced by the fact that the main street that climbs up the village is called: Kritsotopoula .
High temperatures prevailing in the midday hours chased Kritsa residents sitting on these chairs
In our opinion
Kritsa is one of the most charming villages in Crete, but to appreciate its true charms you have to leave the main streets. Deepening between dense buildings, you will discover many narrow streets whose width allows you to move freely only to scooters. Finally, we recommend visiting several stores selling local products. By the way, you can come across the Nostimon store, where you will be warmly welcomed by a Polish woman who has been living in Kritsa for several years.
Kritsa is situated between many olive groves and is of course famous for its olive oil. It is a product with one of the smallest amounts of acids contained in it. This property constitutes a particularly high quality of the oil that comes from that which was awarded at many fairs. We also recommend honey honey crayfish from local products, available at the Ewa Nostimon store. In several places you can also buy jewelry, leather accessories and footwear that are produced by craftsmen living in Kritsa.
A view of Kritsa and the surrounding hills.
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Interesting places on Crete
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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.
The Kourtaliotiko Gorge, also known as the Asomatos Gorge, is perhaps one of the most spectacular natural attractions available in the central part of Crete.
Agia Triada is a small Minoan archaeological site in the south of Crete, located near Timpaki, located on the western slope of the hill about 40 meters above sea level.
This fortress is a perfect example of Crete's multiculturalism. Located today in Greek hands, it was built by the Venetians, but is called a name taken from the Turkish language.
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.
Matala is one of the most popular towns not only of the southern coast but also of the whole of Crete. In the 1960s and 1970s, this small fishing village was a mecca for hippies.
The Odigitrias Monastery is one of the most famous monasteries of southern Crete. Unfortunately, in terms of popularity, he is far from other Cretan monasteries.
In addition to the famous grand palaces on the island in the Minoan period, a number of smaller residences were created. One of the most important examples is the Vathipetro discovered about 5 km north of Archanes, on the southeastern slope of Mount Juchtas in the central part of Crete.
When traveling around Crete, it is not difficult to pay attention to the fact that most of the beaches there are relatively small and short. For this reason, people who are used to our national Baltic standards, where the sandy coast stretches for kilometers, may experience a special disappointment. However, fortunately, nothing is lost, because Crete in its rich arsenal of various beaches can boast of those that allow for long walks along the coast. One of them, our favorite is the Kommos beach located in the south of the central part of the island.
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 known as 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.
The Lasithi Plateau is located about 70 kilometers from the capital of Crete - Heraklion. The average height at which the terrain of this plateau is located is 840 m above sea level.
One of the tourist attractions eagerly visited by people spending their holidays in Crete is the Dikte (Psychro) cave. The main factors that attract people to this cave are a rich and varied dripstone robe and a close connection with mythology.
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
Most people crossing the route between Agios Nikolaos and Ierapetra will definitely notice the large crack which is marked by the mountain located east of this road. This majestic geological creation called Ha was probably created as a result of an earthquake.
Xerokambos is a small settlement in which you will find literally several taverns, and most of the buildings are single-storey and one-story houses. The big advantage of this beach is a gentle sandy descent to the sea.
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.
Witam wszystkich, którzy już znają Kretę i tych którzy dopiero się tam wybierają :)
Pierwszy raz na Krecie byłam 10 lat temu w 2007 roku.....to była Podróż Poślubna.....
Po 10 latach zapragnęliśmy pojechać tam ponownie....na 10 Rocznicę Ślubu....
Postanowiliśmy odwiedzić te same miasteczka i wioski, spotkać może tych samych ludzi , zobaczyć jak Kreta się zmieniła i zrobić zdjęcia w tych samych urokliwych miejscach.....no niestety tylko my się zmieniliśmy, trochę więcej zmarszczek i kg. nam przybyło....Kreta nadal przepiękna :)
Kritsa, urocza wioska, urzekła nas spokojem jaki tam panuje i przede wszystkim ludzie bardzo mili i otwarci.
10 lat temu trafiliśmy do Kritsy przypadkiem, zwiedzilismu Bizantyjski Kościółek Panagia Kera, przechadzaliśmy się starymi uliczkami, kupiłam sobie wtedy przepiękny obrus ręcznie haftowany przez urocze starsze panie - mam go do dzisiaj. Po 10 latach postanowiłam kupić drugi.... w tym samym sklepie :)
Oczywiście byliśmy w sklepie NOSTIMON u Pani Ewy....jak zawsze przemiła obsługa :)
Mieliśmy kupić jedną oliwę.....wyszliśmy z całą siatką zakupów :))
Nasza podróż to nie tylko Kritsa, ale również przepiękne Agios Nikolaos, Retimno plaża Vai i .... ?
Jest jeszcze jedno " dla nas " magiczne miejsce, to takie nasze miejsce na Krecie, przepiękna zatoczka z lazurową wodą , można tam dojechać samochodem - praktycznie na samą plażę, jest tam mały kościółek.....i cisza.... i spokój.....i gaje oliwne.... dla nas to takie cudowne miejsce.....wróciliśmy tam po 10 latach.....nie zdradzę nazwy, bo zapełni się turystami jak plaża Vai .....ale jak skusicie się na wycieczkę do Kavousi to powinniście znaleźć to " nasze magiczne miejsce na wyspie " :))
Takie " smaczne kąski" odkrywa się zwiedzając wyspę samochodem..... odkrywa się wtedy różne przepiękne miejsca....nie chcę zdradzać nazwy, żeby to miejsce było cały czas takie puste, takie naturalne i takie nasze.....żyję nadzieją , że za 10 lat znowu tam pojedziemy ....
Agios Pavlos is a small town located on the southern coast of Crete near Saktouria (Σαχτούρια). Despite the relatively good access and a small distance separating this place from the crowded and crowded tourist Agia Galini, they can still be called an oasis of peace.
Stavros used to be a small fishing village. Today, it is primarily a tourist destination, but in a positive sense. About 14 km from Chania and located on a picturesque bay on the northern coast of the Akrotiri peninsula, it is known for its beautiful sandy beach and clear blue sea.
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 walking routes marked out, which you can reach to interesting beaches or gorges. It is worth mentioning places such as Skinaria, Damnoni or Preveli beaches as well as Kotsifou and Kouartaliotiko ravines. It is also worth visiting the nearby mountain villages, from which there is a beautiful panorama of Plakias Bay.
gość PiotrWie Jutro na morzu Egejskim ma być bardzo silny wiatr. My mieliśmy przepływać z Amorgos na Koufonissię ale odwołano prom - ma być 8 w skali Beauforta, mamy nadzieję na prom w sobotę. Ciekawe jakie wiatry zapowiadają na Krecie.
W wąwozie od dawna są ostrzeżenia i myślę, że ta zmiana regulaminu nie była aż tak potrzebna. To się może zawsze zdarzyć. Zwłaszcza, że ostatnio było trzęsienie ziemi.
Bardziej mnie ciekawi dlaczego nikt nie zwraca uwagi na wejściu na obuwie. Sama byłam świadkiem jak dwie panie, Polki zresztą, przeszły szlak w klapeczkach. Wycieczka zorganizowana to była. Udało im się. (...)
Liczę na kolejne, już trzecie przejście już niebawem
gość PiotrWie My jesteśmy na Cykladach ( aktualnie na Amorgos) i jest na zmianę - jeden dzień upału że tylko da się przeżyć w wodzie i na plaży, drugi ciepły z lekkimi chmurkami a trzeci z wiatrem który łeb urywa.
Jednak nie w całej Grecji taka pogoda, od 3 dni jesteśmy pod Olimpem na Rivierze i jest coraz chłodniej, ciepło ale nie upalnie. W nocy padało.
W takim razie Malia teraz odbija sobie majówkowe chmury - i jak na Malię raportowaną wówczas ("chłód", długie rękawy i wiatr) -> z końcówki stawki - wysuwa się na czoło (temperaturowego) peletonu
I zaraz będzie wysyp komentarzy: „świetnie, kocham ciepełko” :/
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Kocham Kretę :)
Witam wszystkich, którzy już znają Kretę i tych którzy dopiero się tam wybierają :)
Pierwszy raz na Krecie byłam 10 lat temu w 2007 roku.....to była Podróż Poślubna.....
Po 10 latach zapragnęliśmy pojechać tam ponownie....na 10 Rocznicę Ślubu....
Postanowiliśmy odwiedzić te same miasteczka i wioski, spotkać może tych samych ludzi , zobaczyć jak Kreta się zmieniła i zrobić zdjęcia w tych samych urokliwych miejscach.....no niestety tylko my się zmieniliśmy, trochę więcej zmarszczek i kg. nam przybyło....Kreta nadal przepiękna :)
Kritsa, urocza wioska, urzekła nas spokojem jaki tam panuje i przede wszystkim ludzie bardzo mili i otwarci.
10 lat temu trafiliśmy do Kritsy przypadkiem, zwiedzilismu Bizantyjski Kościółek Panagia Kera, przechadzaliśmy się starymi uliczkami, kupiłam sobie wtedy przepiękny obrus ręcznie haftowany przez urocze starsze panie - mam go do dzisiaj. Po 10 latach postanowiłam kupić drugi.... w tym samym sklepie :)
Oczywiście byliśmy w sklepie NOSTIMON u Pani Ewy....jak zawsze przemiła obsługa :)
Mieliśmy kupić jedną oliwę.....wyszliśmy z całą siatką zakupów :))
Nasza podróż to nie tylko Kritsa, ale również przepiękne Agios Nikolaos, Retimno plaża Vai i .... ?
Jest jeszcze jedno " dla nas " magiczne miejsce, to takie nasze miejsce na Krecie, przepiękna zatoczka z lazurową wodą , można tam dojechać samochodem - praktycznie na samą plażę, jest tam mały kościółek.....i cisza.... i spokój.....i gaje oliwne.... dla nas to takie cudowne miejsce.....wróciliśmy tam po 10 latach.....nie zdradzę nazwy, bo zapełni się turystami jak plaża Vai .....ale jak skusicie się na wycieczkę do Kavousi to powinniście znaleźć to " nasze magiczne miejsce na wyspie " :))
Takie " smaczne kąski" odkrywa się zwiedzając wyspę samochodem..... odkrywa się wtedy różne przepiękne miejsca....nie chcę zdradzać nazwy, żeby to miejsce było cały czas takie puste, takie naturalne i takie nasze.....żyję nadzieją , że za 10 lat znowu tam pojedziemy ....
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