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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.
When Nikos Kazandzakis wrote the Greek Zorba did not suppose that the final scene in which the two main characters of this novel danced Sirtáki, will be moved to the silver screen after 18 years. Directed by Michael Cacoyannis with Anthony Quinn, the film is today one of the classics of cinema, and most of us have at least seen this key scene with a steep mountain in Stavros.
Although it has been 50 years since this film was made, the older residents of Stavros remember and remember the film crew to this day. In the Mama's place's tavern, where Anthony Quinn ate Cretan cuisine and learned to dance sirtaki, you will find today photos of those events. One of them is on every table, because it is a menu cover.
A quiet place
Stavros used to be a small fishing village. Today, it is above all an increasingly popular tourist destination. 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. There are more and more tourists taking their vacation in this town every year. Stavros itself has the space of the last few years has changed quite significantly. The coastal taverns have grown, there are sun loungers and there is more beach infrastructure. Above all, "Zwiaba watches" on the big poster next to the beach. Despite the growing popularity Stavros is still a quiet corner, which many years ago fell into our hearts and to which we gladly return if there is an opportunity. If you are looking for a place with a nice beach and a shallow, clean and calm sea, this place will be the perfect choice. Sandy, gentle bottom is its additional asset.
There are a lot of little hotels and apartments here, but there are not many stores. In the taverns located near the beach you can enjoy Cretan cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients.
Stavros is most conveniently accessible by car or scooter, but if you do not have the same means of transport, you can also get here by KTEL. Several times a day a bus from Chania arrives here. However, it is worth to plan such a trip, because there are 2-3 hours break between consecutive courses. Departure times of this bus are best checked on a regular basis at the KTEL station in Chania .
beaches
In the town itself there are basically two large beaches. It is separated by a peninsula where you can see the remains of a quarry from which limestone was extracted to build the walls of Chania in the Venetian era from the 13th to the 17th century.
The main beach is located east of the village and is located by the bay at the foot of the mountain where Zorba built the famous ski lift. The gentle round bay provides excellent protection against the winds, so there is also a place for a small fishing port. Calm water, shallow, gentle and sandy bottom is a perfect place for people who prefer relaxing swimming, and do not necessarily want to deal with the sea waves. This place will also be liked by families with children who will not want to leave the water. Stavros is appreciated by local Greeks who come here a lot during the weekends.
This beach has a very extensive tourist infrastructure. There is a car park, toilets and taverns mentioned above. Beach chairs can be rented at an affordable price.
The second beach, which is not guarded, is located 200 m north-west of the main one. However, it is more wild and the entrance to the sea is more rocky. There is no bay protecting against the wind, so the sea is not so calm.
How to get
Akrotiri peninsula, on which Starvos is located, is located in the close vicinity of Chania . Driving along the Nowa Droga Narodowej you have to get to the area of this city and then using the exit leading to the port of Souda, enter the Akrotiri peninsula. Continue on your way following the signs. After less than 15 km, you will reach Stavros.
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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.
The south of Crete in the area of the Asterousia mountains is still an isolated area, which relatively few tourists reach. Only a few places can be considered as one in which you can find the minimum necessary leisure services. One of such places is Lentas (Λέντας) located about 75 kilometers south of Heraklion.
Kritsa is one of the largest villages in Crete. The village has a lot of shops with local crafts. This village is also a very beautiful place, which is given by many guides as a model Cretan village.
Zakros is a small town on the east coast of Crete, less than 40 km south-east of Sitia. Through Zakros leads the main road leading from the north coast to the 8 km distant Kato Zakros, where there are ruins of the Minoan palace and the entrance to the Gorge of the Dead. However, few of those who are going to these places stop at the center of the village of Zakros and leave the car to explore this interesting place.
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” :/
gość lechgal Uwielbiam kreteńskie drogi za to, że są kręte, wąskie i czasem można się trochę pogubić. To właśnie sprawia, że krótki urlop staje się przygodą, którą długo, mile się wspomina i tęskni za powrotem. Jak ktoś potrzebuje idealnych dróg, niech jedzie na wypoczynek do Niemiec. Ja wolę egzotyczne wakacje na tajemniczych trasach Krety.
gość PiotrWie A mnie denerwują narastające z roku na rok tłumy. Ale za to podoba mi się że nie zabudowali większości plaż wielkimi hotelami jak w Hiszpanii, na Cyprze czy choćby na Korfu.
gość dodekanezowiec ...na Majorce czy Cyprze..
Elafonissi Balos Falassarna - tam trzeba dojechać..
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