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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.
If we were to list the most beautiful beaches of Crete, Kedrodasos would undoubtedly be at the forefront of such a list. Although it is located just a kilometer from Elafonissi, the most famous beach in Crete, even in the high season, Kedrodasos still remains wild and unobstructed by crowds. You will not find here, at least for now, sunbeds and umbrellas and other typical tourist infrastructure such as changing rooms, toilets, beach bars or taverns.
However, you will find a beautiful beach with light sand and dark rocks, the sea of stunning color and an unusual juniper forest covering an area of 11 hectares. It is still such an unspoiled paradise that requires care and respect from people.
In addition to the picturesque beach and the unusual color of the water, the uniqueness of this place is determined by the juniper forest growing on the coastal dunes. It is popularly believed to be a cedar forest, but in fact the coastal dunes are overgrown by small and twisted spiny junipers ( Juniperus oxycedrus subsp. Macrocarpa) and Phoenice junipers ( Juniperus phoenicea ).
Very harsh climatic conditions prevail within the coastal dunes. Only those plant species that are resistant to strong environmental factors such as high salt concentration in the soil, salt fog, strong winds and sand mobility can settle this place. Junipers are just such plants that can withstand these adversities well. At the same time, they reduce the effect of the wind, keep the sand in check and thus stabilize the dunes. These dunes also host several rare and endemic species of fauna and flora.
This rare and beautiful place has been classified as a priority natural habitat under EU Directive 92/43, which means it is at risk of disappearance. The European Community bears a special responsibility for the protection of the areas included in this category.
Places like Kedrodasos are quickly being eaten up by the tourism industry. So you can ask yourself how it happened that this beach is still not a tourist destination like the famous Balos or Elafonissi lagoons. These places, for a change, struggle with the excess of visitors, which slowly destroys them. Of course, it's not that Kedrodasos is completely deserted. However, while tourists on Elafonissi or Balos have to be counted in thousands a day, several dozen people reach Kedrodasos.
The key to the puzzle is, of course, the lack of good directions. While Elafonissi can be comfortably reached by car or bus, almost to the beach, in the case of Kedrodasos you can only dream of such amenities.
There is a narrow road from the road leading to the Elafonisi beach, which we can get only near Kedrodasos. It is over two kilometers of unpaved gravel road. Of course, many tourists drove an ordinary passenger car on such roads. However, it is worth knowing that, according to the conditions set by local car rental companies, it is forbidden to use such a road in most of the rented cars, and possible insurance will not cover the cost of repair. In the event of any damage, we will pay for the repair of the damage out of our own pocket.
In addition, this road ends about 400 m in front of the beach. Therefore, the remaining distance has to be covered on one's feet, which takes about 20 minutes on average.
It is also worth mentioning that the parking lot at the end of this road is very small, and those who came later must leave their car along the access road. The farther you park from the parking lot, the longer you will have to walk. So, as long as a comfortable and paved road with a large parking lot is not built, you can be sure about the future of Kedrodasos.
You can also get to Kedrodasos on foot by following the E4 route from Elafonissi. However, although both places are only a kilometer away, the time needed to cover this section is about an hour. The path of the keys between the surrounding rocks, increasing the distance and time of the walk. Going towards Kedrodasos, it is worth looking for the E4 trail markings and sticking to it because the rocks form a maze in some places. You can also reach Kedrodasos from the side of Krios, but the distance between the two beaches is about 7 km one way.
The lack of beach amenities means that if you want to spend a few hours on Kedrodasos, you have to take everything you need on the beach with you.
When staying here, however, you must remember that Kedrodasos requires special care from all of us. So that others can also enjoy the beauty of this place, when leaving the beach, take everything you brought with you. This is especially true of garbage. There are no cleaning crews, waste containers, etc. The fairy-tale beach and unique forest will be clean as long as the guests themselves take care of it. Unfortunately, it is sad to note that some of the people who come here do not care about the environment and leave behind a lot of plastic garbage. During the holiday season, this beach is also visited by "wild" campers, who can also leave a mess behind. Places like this can only count on responsible tourists and volunteers who organize the cleaning of such wild beaches from time to time.
Kedrodasos Beach is located 76 km southwest of the city of Chania, so the destination of their trips should rather be tourists vacationing in the area of western 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
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.
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O tak ale ciiiiiii.........
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Dzika i przepiękna!
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I całe szczęście... niech tak zostanie
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creta gouves
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Ojj tak. Kedro jest mega, a poza sezonem to już w ogóle...tak w styczniu...
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Co jak co ale toalety i kosze na śmieci by się przydały.
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Nie piszcie o niej bo ją dopadnie komercja tak jak Balos, Elafonissi i resztę,tylko drogi asfaltowej tu brakuje i budek chińską tandetą i kebabami,CICHOOOOOO SZAAAAAA
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Odkryłem ją w zeszłym roku. Moim zdaniem jest o wiele ładniejsza od mojej jak dotąd ukochanej Elafonisi. Świetne miejsce do snurkowania, mnóstwo pięknych rybek i niesamowicie czysta woda. Mam nadzieje, że nie zostanie długo odkryta przez turystów i nie zostanie zniszczona przez masową turystykę. Cudowna plaża.
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Michał Lutyński zgadamy sie
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Michał Lutyński kiedy sie tam wybieramy? ;)
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El Hombre ja jadę w przyszłym roku.
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Kedrodasos skradła moje
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Redirected from the site - Steno Gorge. 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. The vast majority of people relaxing in this place are the local Cretans. This is evidenced by the fact that the vast majority of parked cars are pickups and off-road vehicles. A great surprise is the view of many caravans, campers and tents, which are in the vicinity of tablets strongly prohibiting camping and parking ... caravans. On the hill in the north-eastern part of the beach (Kalokambos), you can see small Minoan ruins.
Redirected from the site - Shinaria. 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. Peace and quiet and an interesting bottom abounding in the marine flora and fauna are the biggest advantages of this beach. Under favorable conditions, crystal clear water allows visibility up to 40m deep into the sea. It should not be surprising that Skinaria is so eagerly visited by diving centers.
: Niestety połowa straganów to szmaty i śmiecie jak w każdym polskim targowisku. A wieśniacy oszukują i windują ceny. Byłem 2 razy na placu w Retymno i jest coraz gorzej. Nie wiem jak teraz ale większość kupujących to były tłuste i chamskie Rosjanki. Bez euforii zatem
Ambasadorki Piękna: Za każdym razem jak jesteśmy na Krecie odwiedzamy Laiki i zawsze wychodzimy z pelnymi siatkami owoców i warzyw
gość Marek: No i rzeczywiście, prognozy się sprawdziły. Wczoraj pogoda fatalna na całej Krecie ale za to dziś, już ponownie przepiękna pogoda i cudownie świeci słoneczko. Pozdrowienia z Jerapetry
: Jestem od niedzieli na Thasos, pogoda słoneczna, temperatury 22-26 stopni. Sprawdzając prognozy przed wylotem, byłam przerażona, ale na szczęście jest zupełnie odwrotnie
: A kwiecień był super
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: Już jest czerwiec :o o matulu. Turcja też zimna w tym roku
gość PiotrWie: My byliśmy od 7 do 31 maja na Cykladach, było rzeczywiście zimniej niż zwykle ( od 2012 roku jeździmy corocznie w maju do Grecji) ale myślę że pomimo tego że kol. w Sztokholmie miał kilka stopni więcej w dzień niż w Grecji to w nocy miał ich zdecydowanie mniej więc w sumie było zimniej.
gość Waldek: W tej chwili dostępny jest tylko parking płatny. Dalszy wjazd bliżej plaży i parkowanie pod drzewami jest niemożliwe bo zagrodzili drogę. Koszt parkingu to 5E za cały dzień.Parkng najbliżej wejście jest naprzeciwko resortu Elafonisi.
gość PiotrWie : Może przynajmniej nauczą się trochę oszczędzać wodę - bo jak widzieliśmy jak leją hektolitrami chodniki przed domami to stwierdzaliśmy że woda w Grecji musi być bardzo tania i marnują ją w sposób tragiczny.
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Nie piszcie o niej bo ją dopadnie komercja tak jak Balos, Elafonissi i resztę,tylko drogi asfaltowej tu brakuje i budek chińską tandetą i kebabami,CICHOOOOOO SZAAAAAA
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Odkryłem ją w zeszłym roku. Moim zdaniem jest o wiele ładniejsza od mojej jak dotąd ukochanej Elafonisi. Świetne miejsce do snurkowania, mnóstwo pięknych rybek i niesamowicie czysta woda. Mam nadzieje, że nie zostanie długo odkryta przez turystów i nie zostanie zniszczona przez masową turystykę. Cudowna plaża.
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