Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the Prefecture of Lasithi and it‘s a very special Cretan city that you should definitely visit. Even though Agios Nikolaos is one of the biggests cities in Crete, doesn’t have its own airport. Despite that, it is easy to get there, either by using Heraklion’s and Sitia’s airport, or … More Prefecture of Lasithi, Crete
Hello Mister Fotakis. Thank you very much for giving us this interview for our travel blog and also thank you for the great hospitality you offered us. A.F: Hello, thank you for giving us the honor to visit our hotel. I believe that actions like yours helps a lot the promotion and representation of tourism, … More 7 +1 things worth knowing about Castello City Hotel and the man who runs it
The first day of our arrival at the Castello City Hotel immediately proved that our stay would just be epic!! The hotel is located just a few meters from the town center and has an outstanding view of the Venetian Walls, near the city roundabout called “Gate of the Pantokrator, Chanioporta”. The hospitality and … More Castello City Hotel: Minimalism at its best and luxurious hospitality in Heraklion
Heraklion is the capital of Crete. It has a great geopolitical position in the south – eastern Mediterranean Sea connecting three continents and that’s what makes Heraklion’s commercial economy strong. You can discover so many different things and visit amazing places near the center of the city such as the famous Archaeological Museum, the Cathedral … More Heraklion, the capital of Crete
If you’re planning a holiday on Crete then visiting the Palace of Knossos has got to be right up there on your list of the top ten things to do. Not far from Heraklion you can see the Minoan Palace, the most popular and worldwide known archaeological site of the island. You will be blown … More Visiting Knossos Palace
Gossip on the beach by Minerva Vai is a majestic place not far from Sitia. The perfect choice if you need to relax. You can discover its amazing palm forest full of the cretan palms named ”Theophrastos”. A tropic scenery in Greece! In these photos you can also see… me in … More Vai: The mesmerizing palm beach
Alex is relaxing at Amoudara beach near Agios Nikolaos in Crete…
Well, I will be honest. I have to comfess something. After visiting Ierapetra, I just realized that I am not a fan of this city at all. I can’t really give a good explanation for that but it’s true. I think most people likes Ierapetra for the beaches. You can also visit Napoleon’s residence in … More Just a word about Ierapetra
I was invited to a wedding in Sitia! Clio, the bride, married João from Portugal. The wedding took place in Crete. Sitia is Clio’s hometown. I have to admit that this was the best wedding ever. Traditional and alternative at the same time. The funny thing was that the Portuguese guests were more than the … More Greek & Portuguese wedding in Sitia
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