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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.
Redirected from the site: Sfakia and Aradena - the land of the chasm
The increasing number of tourists spending holidays in Crete means that in the northern part of the island, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a place where you can rest from the hectic everyday life in peace. Overcoming the little over 30 kilometers of the city of Chania from the Sfakia poviat on the southern coast of Crete, it enters a completely different land, where the life of the White Mountains is much slower in the shadow of the White Mountains. The genesis of the name of this poviat will not surprise anybody who will break the road from the Imbros gorge to Hora Sfakion. The word "Sfax" means no more than a chasm, which seems to fit perfectly in the area where there are 14 gorges.
From Imbros to Hora Sfakion
A few years ago, the route connecting Imbros and Hora Sfakion was considered very dangerous. In the film above, you can see the reasons for such a bad opinion and why the prospect of driving along this road made many tourists shiver. Currently, a significant part of the surface is renovated, and three tunnels have been hollowed out to avoid some dangerous tight corners. It is worth stopping at one of the car parks to admire the beautiful panorama that stretches here on the Libyan Sea. Arriving at the right weather, he even manages to spot the island of Gavdos on the horizon.
Nowa droga prowadząca w kierunku wąwozu Imbros
Górna część zjazdu jest obecnie poszrzona oraz pokryta zupełnie nową nawierzchnią
Starsza część serpentyn zdecydowanie od odstaje od górnego odcinka drogi
Passing the village of Hora Sfakion and leaving towards Anopoli, the last hotels and taverns set for tourists leave behind and enter a completely different world. Only a few years ago only a few tourists decided to cover the section of the road connecting Anopoli and Aradena. Since the old road has been rebuilt, the area of Crete is much more accessible and attracts more tourists than it used to be. However, despite the fact that the new route is wide and encourages faster driving, you should still feel respect for tight corners, steep driveways, local drivers ... well, of course, and goats who are guided by their own internal and unpredictable road code. In many places, the widened road cuts deep into the mountain slope and is sometimes covered with rocky debris falling off the steep walls.
Kozy na drodze do Anopoli
Anopoli
On the top of the hill is the village of Anopoli, which is the largest village in this area. It is inhabited by 250 people and thousands of sheep and goats. In the central square there is a monument Daskalogiannis, who in 1770 was the leader of the rebellion against the Turks. In the town or in kafenio you can come across herdsmen dressed in traditional clothes. You can count on their typical Cretan hospitality seasoned with a glass of crayfish, but you have to remember that people with traditional views have a deeply rooted pride, so before taking a picture of such a person, it is worth asking for permission.
Droga do Anopoli to ciągła wspinaczka pełna zakrętów o 180 stopni
W oddali widoczna jest miejscowość Hora Sfakion
Droga ta zapewnia niesamowite widoki
Aradena
Three kilometers further there is a breathtaking abyss, over which the bridge bridging the two banks of the Aradena gorge is slung over. 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. In the summer season, every weekend you can try your hand at this extreme sport. No less interesting experience is driving through this bridge. Crashing under the vehicle, uneven, sometimes heavily worn, wooden balls cause that many people begin to doubt the solidity of this construction. From personal experience I assure you that it is possible to cross this bridge. It is also worth to go for it on your own feet, the gap between the beams leaves a unique impression :).
Widok tego mostu zaskoczy niejedną osobę
Widok wzdłuż stalowej przeprawy
Jeden z przyczółków mostu
W najgłębszym miejscu dno wąwozu oddalone jest od mostu o 150 metrów
Dno wąwozu widoczne między belkami mostu
Drawniana nawierzchnia, która mimo lichego wyglądu jest na tyle solidna by utrzymać samochód
People who value the beauty of nature can go on a hiking trip to the Aradena Gorge. There is a trail from the parking lot next to the small shop that allows you to descend to its bottom. Wild surroundings allow you to enjoy the aromas of herbs growing on them. Currently, Aradena has no permanent residents, and among the abandoned buildings only goats and sheep sneak.
a / tymianek2.jpg "alt =" Blooming herbs in Crete - thyme "width =" 600 "height =" 403 "/> Herbs growing in the wild surroundings of the Aradena gorge
Widok na wąwóz
Stroma ścieżka wiodąca na dno wąwozu
W oddali ponad wąwozem widoczne są Góry Białe
How to get?
Hora Sfakion is located on the southern coast of Crete, more or less on the same longitude as the Akrotiri peninsula. The New National Road offers definitely the quickest way of getting there. In Vryses you have to get off of it and head for Hora Sfakion.
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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.
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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.
Na wstępie- jak zawsze świetny artykuł:) Jednakże muszę się wymądrzyć i sprostować informację o pierwszym filmie: to nie jest trasa Imbros Sfakia a zjazd z miejscowości Kalikratis do Frangokastello. Tą trasę pokonałem w 2009r. ale w odwrotnym kierunku- faktycznie niesamowita. Nawet lepsze wrażenia niż do Anopolis przed położeniem asfaltu (tak było w 2007r)
Pozdrawiam serdecznie i czekam na kolejne artykuły. Krzysztof (barbelek)
Krzysztof Adamiec
2011-12-09 19:25:16
Sprostowanie 2
W akapicie "jak dojechać" wkradła sięczeska pomyłka: Sfakia jest na południowym wybrzeżu Krety:)
Pozdrawiam:)
Piotrek | www.crete.pl
2011-12-10 09:57:44
Dzięki za uwagi
Wielkie dzięki za spostrzegawczość :). Jakoś umknął mi ten czeski błąd. Oczywiście poprawiłem go już.
Jeśli chodzi o filmik to zamieściłem go raczej w ramach poglądowych, aby pokazać jak trudne do jazdy były (a czasem wciąż są) drogi na Krecie i jak bardzo zmienia się (lub zmieniło) to na przestrzeni ostatnich kilku lat. Z jednej strony to trochę przykre, bo tak jak napisał Dave Wood, ginie przez to prawdziwy charakter Krety, ale z drugiej strony ja rozumiem te przebudowy. To na pewno bardzo ułatwia życie lokalnym społecznościom.
Akrotiri is a peninsula on the north-western coast of Crete, located about 10 kilometers north-east of the city of Chania. It is a good place for nature lovers and hikers on the mountain ravines that you can walk to beautiful small coves. It is also a region with sandy beaches that attract both tourists and the surrounding Greeks in holiday months.
The increasing number of tourists spending holidays in Crete means that in the northern part of the island, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a place where you can rest from the hectic everyday life in peace. Overcoming the little over 30 kilometers of the city of Chania from the Sfakia poviat on the southern coast of Crete, it enters a completely different land, where the life of the White Mountains is much slower in the shadow of the White Mountains. The genesis of the name of this poviat will not surprise anybody who will break the road from the Imbros gorge to Hora Sfakion.
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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małe sprostowanie
Na wstępie- jak zawsze świetny artykuł:) Jednakże muszę się wymądrzyć i sprostować informację o pierwszym filmie: to nie jest trasa Imbros Sfakia a zjazd z miejscowości Kalikratis do Frangokastello. Tą trasę pokonałem w 2009r. ale w odwrotnym kierunku- faktycznie niesamowita. Nawet lepsze wrażenia niż do Anopolis przed położeniem asfaltu (tak było w 2007r)
Pozdrawiam serdecznie i czekam na kolejne artykuły. Krzysztof (barbelek)
Sprostowanie 2
W akapicie "jak dojechać" wkradła sięczeska pomyłka: Sfakia jest na południowym wybrzeżu Krety:)
Pozdrawiam:)
Dzięki za uwagi
Wielkie dzięki za spostrzegawczość :). Jakoś umknął mi ten czeski błąd. Oczywiście poprawiłem go już.
Jeśli chodzi o filmik to zamieściłem go raczej w ramach poglądowych, aby pokazać jak trudne do jazdy były (a czasem wciąż są) drogi na Krecie i jak bardzo zmienia się (lub zmieniło) to na przestrzeni ostatnich kilku lat. Z jednej strony to trochę przykre, bo tak jak napisał Dave Wood, ginie przez to prawdziwy charakter Krety, ale z drugiej strony ja rozumiem te przebudowy. To na pewno bardzo ułatwia życie lokalnym społecznościom.
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