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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 Late-Romanesque cemetery in Armeni is located on the outskirts of this town, located less than 10 km south of the center of Rethymno. If you spend your holidays in this area, it is worth coming to this interesting archaeological site. Although it was discovered in 1969 by Yiannis Tzedakis, excavations are still carried out to this day.
After entering the cemetery you will find yourself on a flat area with trees. In the shade of olive groves and oaks, the entrances to around 200 tombs are hidden. Archaeologists defined their origin from 1300/50 BC. The tombs were carefully laid out and arranged on the east-west axis. All of them have been carved underground in soft rocks, and most of them have a low and small hole. At some entrances to the burial chambers, there are also stones that once closed them. Only one tomb located in the further part of the excavation site is a large and deep classical Minoan tomb of the so-called tholos. From the ground level, a narrow stone staircase leads to it. You can enter this tomb as far as possible, especially when automatic lighting is installed inside.
The different size of the tombs served to emphasize the social status of the deceased. The bigger and more impressive the grave, the more prestigious its owner was. Archaeologists distinguished three types of burial chambers: round, semicircular, and the most dignified were built on a rectangular plan. Along the walls of these most important burial chambers there was a characteristic low bench.
Knowledge about life hidden in tombs
Archaeologists who discovered this cemetery most surprised that the graves were very well preserved and, most importantly, they had not been plundered. They found about 500 skeletons, which turned out to be very valuable, because on their basis you could learn more about people living in Minoan times, their daily diet and health. These people were rather poor by modern standards. The average men's height was 1.67 m and women 1.54 m. They lived quite briefly: 31 years men, 28 women, although they often died earlier, at the age of 20-25, probably during complicated births. Former inhabitants of Crete often suffered from bone cancer, tuberculosis, or Brucellosis, an infectious bacterial disease occurring in both animals and humans. Minorite was also an accident of caries, as much as 25% of the then population at the time of death no longer had teeth. Based on skeletal examinations, it was discovered that people of that time were primarily fed on plant foods and carbohydrates, and to a lesser extent meat.
Other finds were posthumous equipment of the deceased. Most often it was ceramics from various places of Crete, bronze vessels, tools, jewelry, stone vases and four cylindrical seals from the Middle East. One of the most interesting discoveries was the type of helmet made of 59 boar tusks. Coffins decorated with symbols of labrys, ie double axes and scenes from hunting were also discovered. Today, these artifacts can be seen in archaeological museums in Rethymno and Chania.
Archaeologists also have to answer the question why a so-large cemetery was established in a place where there was no bigger Minoan city. Perhaps it served the inhabitants of a settlement located a little further in the Kastellos area.
How to get?
You should take the New National Road at the altitude of Rethymno and follow the well-marked road leading to Spili and Agia Gallini. After about 8 km and a dozen minutes drive around Armeni, you should notice a characteristic brown signpost indicating the presence of an archaeological site. There is a parking lot in front of the entrance where you can leave your car.
Excavations are open daily, except Monday, from 8:30 to 15. Entry to the excavation site costs 2 €. When planning a trip, remember to cover your head and bottle of water, because despite the trees, the sun roasts here mercilessly. If you want to look into smaller tombs, you will also need a flashlight.
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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.
Zasmuciły mnie informacje o krótkim życiu i chorobach Minojczyków. Mam nadzieję, że dotyczyło to tylko ludzi żyjących w schyłkowym okresie cywilizacji minojskiej, a właściwie to już mykeńskiej. Okres wcześniejszego rozkwitu cywilizacji na Krecie zawsze wydawał mi się "czasem szczęśliwości". A może to tylko moje wyobrażenie?
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CRETE - Kreta
2015-06-22 19:28:45
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Niestety wydaje się, że wiele naszych wyobrażeń o ówczesnym życiu na Krecie nie opiera się na prawdziwych faktach a jedynie na wyobrażeniach podpatrzonych w ówczesnej sztuce czy też bardziej bliskich nam współczesnych powieściach lub co gorsza na najbardziej kłamliwych kinowych ekranizacji. Odbierając sobie nasze obecne dobrodziejstwa cywilizacji (choćby tylko wirtualnie) łatwo domyślić się jak ciężkie i ryzykowne było życie w czasach minojskich.
Zamieszkaj na Krecie
2015-06-22 19:39:58
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Polecamy odwiedzenie Muzeum Archeologicznego w Rethymonie i Chanii, gdzie można obejrzeć sarkofagi wydobyte w Armenii.
Urszula Łongiewka
2015-06-22 19:59:01
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A jak wspaniale Zbigniew Herbert opisał sarkofag z Hagii Triady.
CRETE
2015-06-22 19:59:17
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Podpisujemy się pod tym. Oba muzea są stosunkowo niewielkie, ale zasługują na uwagę :)
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Urszula Łongiewka
2015-06-22 20:03:15
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Miałam okazję być w muzeum w Rethymonie. Jest rzeczywiście ciekawe i ma swój klimat.
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Zamieszkaj na Krecie
2015-06-22 19:41:23
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Ale zdarzyła nam się w Armenii i taka sytuacja :
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2015-06-22 19:42:20
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Na szczęście znaleźliśmy dziurę w płocie okalającym wykopaliska :-)
CRETE
2015-06-22 19:53:54
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Dziura w płocie to czasami jedyny sposób na zwiedzenie niedostępnych wykopalisk. My właśnie przez takie dodatkowe wejście zwiedzaliśmy niewielkie, wiecznie zamknięte, wykopaliska w Vasiliki niedaleko Ierapetra.
Urszula Łongiewka
2015-06-22 19:45:34
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Nie natknęłam się na żadne informacje o wojnach w okresie wczesno- i średnio - minojskim. Ale mieszkańcy Krety z tego okresu musieli się oczywiście zmagać z siłami natury. Zdaję sobie sprawę, że ślady, które po sobie zostawili docierają do mnie w formie przetworzonej. Fascynują mnie jednak bardzo - poprzez sztukę i przede wszystkim poprzez tajemnicę.
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2015-06-22 19:51:38
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Dokładnie. Na nas ogromne wrażenie robi również poziom ówczesnej technologi oraz wysoki rozwój w stosunku do tego co działo się w północnej części Europy. Ta spuścizna, która wciąż obecna jest w kreteńskiej ziemi i ciągle czeka na odkrycie, jest po prostu niesamowita. Wiele racji mają te osoby które mówią że to nasza prawdziwa europejska kolebka cywilizacji :).
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The ruins of the ancient city of LATO can be found near the charming village of Krista near Agios Nikolaos. This is one of my favorite excavations in Crete. Located on the sidelines, without crowds of crowds, exposed to the burning sun, which heats mercilessly the stone remains of the city. The atmosphere of isolation is conducive to such sightseeing that I prefer the most. It leaves room for both reverie over the former inhabitants of this place and a picturesque photographic plein-air without tourists entering the lens.
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. Rocky mountains surround the ruins of the palace complex with the remains of a once thriving city, built on a fairly hard-to-reach and inhabited area. Paradoxically, Zakros, being several centuries ago, a city with extensive contacts with other countries, was (and is actually still) the most isolated Minoan center on the island.
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.
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..
Tanie Wakacje w Ciepłych Krajach - all inclusive, last minute i inne 3 razy byłem i zawsze super
Też mnie denerwują smieci, ale najbardziej podejście do zwierząt.
9razy byłam na Krecie, jest super, jeździmy na nawigacji po polsku i jeszcze nas nie zawiodła. Pozatym jeżdżą autobusy, co prawda nie zawsze punktualnie, ale przecież na urlopie nigdzie mi się nie spieszy
mnie denerwuje brak problemów
Aegean Airlines together with SAS ruined our family. We have all 4 gotten ptsd and anciety
Wij hebben helemaal geen probleem met Kreta en helemaal niet met de wegbewijzering daar. Trouwens tegenwoordig heb je ook navigatie zo niet dan rij je gewoon op gevoel je komt altijd wel op een mooi plekje uit en je komt vanzelf wel op een weg met wegbewijzering tegen. Maar wat kan het je schelen je hebt vakantie
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Zasmuciły mnie informacje o krótkim życiu i chorobach Minojczyków. Mam nadzieję, że dotyczyło to tylko ludzi żyjących w schyłkowym okresie cywilizacji minojskiej, a właściwie to już mykeńskiej. Okres wcześniejszego rozkwitu cywilizacji na Krecie zawsze wydawał mi się "czasem szczęśliwości". A może to tylko moje wyobrażenie?
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Niestety wydaje się, że wiele naszych wyobrażeń o ówczesnym życiu na Krecie nie opiera się na prawdziwych faktach a jedynie na wyobrażeniach podpatrzonych w ówczesnej sztuce czy też bardziej bliskich nam współczesnych powieściach lub co gorsza na najbardziej kłamliwych kinowych ekranizacji. Odbierając sobie nasze obecne dobrodziejstwa cywilizacji (choćby tylko wirtualnie) łatwo domyślić się jak ciężkie i ryzykowne było życie w czasach minojskich.
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Polecamy odwiedzenie Muzeum Archeologicznego w Rethymonie i Chanii, gdzie można obejrzeć sarkofagi wydobyte w Armenii.
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A jak wspaniale Zbigniew Herbert opisał sarkofag z Hagii Triady.
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Podpisujemy się pod tym. Oba muzea są stosunkowo niewielkie, ale zasługują na uwagę :)
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Miałam okazję być w muzeum w Rethymonie. Jest rzeczywiście ciekawe i ma swój klimat.
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Ale zdarzyła nam się w Armenii i taka sytuacja :
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Na szczęście znaleźliśmy dziurę w płocie okalającym wykopaliska :-)
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Dziura w płocie to czasami jedyny sposób na zwiedzenie niedostępnych wykopalisk. My właśnie przez takie dodatkowe wejście zwiedzaliśmy niewielkie, wiecznie zamknięte, wykopaliska w Vasiliki niedaleko Ierapetra.
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Nie natknęłam się na żadne informacje o wojnach w okresie wczesno- i średnio - minojskim. Ale mieszkańcy Krety z tego okresu musieli się oczywiście zmagać z siłami natury. Zdaję sobie sprawę, że ślady, które po sobie zostawili docierają do mnie w formie przetworzonej. Fascynują mnie jednak bardzo - poprzez sztukę i przede wszystkim poprzez tajemnicę.
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Dokładnie. Na nas ogromne wrażenie robi również poziom ówczesnej technologi oraz wysoki rozwój w stosunku do tego co działo się w północnej części Europy. Ta spuścizna, która wciąż obecna jest w kreteńskiej ziemi i ciągle czeka na odkrycie, jest po prostu niesamowita. Wiele racji mają te osoby które mówią że to nasza prawdziwa europejska kolebka cywilizacji :).
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