as well as between the west and the east part of Crete, when it comes to the weather conditions. The mountains of Crete form an East-West barrier to prevailing northerly winds and they trap the clouds sweeping down the aegean. The result is that it may be grey and wet in the north, ...
The four beaches of Agia Galini in Rethymnon represent some of the most popular coastal sights that Crete has to offer. Paximadia, Kolympistri and Lihnistis beaches sport pebbles and dark sand and are fairly secluded. The beach of Agia Galini is a well-known blue-flag beach, which offers...
In the mountains, it is always snowing during these months but that is not the case in low- lying coastal areas and plains. Winter also features many rains, mostly in the prefecture of Chania, in west Crete in relation to the east part of the island, the Lasithi prefecture. Its mild cl...
Many of them still stand in very good condition, such as the Fortezza in Rethymnon, the Venetian walls in Chania town, and theKoules fortress in Heraklion. Even if you are not overly interested in history, there is no way you won’t be impressed. Crete also has plenty of archaeological m...
Rethymnon, Crete’s third largest town, is a town rich in history, stretching from the Minoan period to the Ottoman era. A massive Venetian fortress dominates the skyline, and minarets add a touch of the exotic. The town has several interesting museums and cultural attractions, and visitors ...
My holiday in Crete We have been to Crete three times, on each occasion it was in early October, my wife can't stand the heat earlier in the year, however we have had great... What's The Weather Like in Crete in April? Spring comes in full glory in April and marks the beginning...
Things to do in Crete in February Footscapes of Crete take adventurous tourists to various locations impossible to visit in a car. The footscapes tours walk you across narrow alleys and into beautiful old buildings, exploring the city of Rethymnon in a unique way. The tour ends with a visit...