Archive for the ‘Crete’ Category
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Next, we have the main dishes for our traditional Cretan meal. The second part of our article about the top Cretan cuisine specialties and the favorite dishes of the locals.
So try one of the following dishes: If you love meat, order some pork chops or lamp chops or roast lamp. All Greeks love them! You could also order the famous mousaka dish, roast goat (really famous and loved in Sfakia) or “pilafi”. All above dishes taste delicious and you will only see how good they are once you try them. There are also the Cretan Kaltsounia, or Kalitsounia, for which there has been another article several weeks ago.
Don’t forget to try some of the famous Cretan drinks, such as Tsikoudia, Raki (pronounced rakee) and the Greek wine, which everbody loves so much.
Last but not least, try some of the delicious Greek desserts, like “baklava” and “Galaktompoureko”. Enjoy!
Tags: appetizers, cretan, Crete, cuisine, desserts, food, Greece, island, raki, specialties, summer, tsikoudia
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Thursday, July 17th, 2008
Golfing in Crete? Sure. Apart all other sports in the Greek island, there has been added a great Golf course, often described as “The new Bob Hunt masterpiece“, which is a 40 min drive away from the airport of Heraklion.
An amazing course with challenging holes which will be interesting both to experienced and amateur golfers. What is also stunning, is the view of the spot. Enjoy the magnificent view of the surrounding mountainous landscape as you play…
Crete’s Golf Club provides excellent services. You can choose hiring high quality clubs and/or being transferred around the course, with a special vehicle.
Visit the official website of the Golf Club of Crete, by clicking here or visit http://www.crete-golf.com/.
Tags: airport, bob, club, Crete, Golf, golfers, Greece, heraklion, hunt, landscape, recreation, sport, view
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
Crete’s blog is trying to gather every single best thing about Crete. For this we will need your help… Send us your messages and comments so that our task is easier and the outcome better! Share your experiences and opinions about the Greek island with the rest of the bloggers.
Some of the things we are interested in seeing, are basically featured in the blog’s categories: Top Cretan beaches, cleanest and most beautiful beaches, most picturesque villages, most amazing mountainous areas and Cretan mountains and of course top destinations in Crete. We would also like to see which you consider being the top Cretan cuisine specialties, because many are interested in this particular section of the blog.
Last but not least, we would like to hear about the shops, tourist agents, car hire Crete agencies, hotels, taverns (tavernas), restaurants and coffee shops you like most about Crete. It is very important to collect this kind of info so that we can provide an accurate article about Crete’s best things.
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Monday, July 14th, 2008
You will find Hotel Marie in Ammoudara, near the city of Heraklion. It is open from April until the last days of of October. The hotel is only 60 meters or so away from the sea and has frequent bus connections to take you to Heraklion, while restaurants and mini-markets are a couple minutes away on foot.
The hostel is consisted of many cosy rooms, fully equipped with all amenities such as safe boxes, telephone, garden, car park, cafe, reception and bar. The room-service is excellent and the hotel carefully cleaned. Hotel Marie is a really good choice for people who want to visit Crete, because of its position on the Greek island, its services and prices, and the hospitality of the staff. Visit the website of the hotel by clicking here.
If you are also interested in a good car hire agency, we suggest Elite car & bikes hire , one of the best agents in Crete. An updated fleet of vehicles, best possible rental solutions provided and guaranteed low prices by the car rental office that operates for several years now.
Hotel Marie and the Car Hire Crete car rental agency are waiting for you to provide you everything you need to have the vacations of your life.
Tags: apartments, car, Crete, Greece, greek, hire, holidays, hotel, island, Marie, rental, rooms, summer, vacations
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Monday, June 30th, 2008
Crete is one of the best places to spend your summer vacations.
Especially during the summer, the period for which Greece is famous, Crete is the place to be.
Visit Crete during the next two months, July and August, and you will see why it is considered a top destination. The island provides everything someone would want to do during their vacations: sports, water sports facilities, gorgeous mountainous areas with endless trails, green forests, beaches with the famous Greek crystal clear seawater and, of course, the Cretan food and cuisine specialties. Taste the Cretan food, made with traditional Greek ingredients like virgin olive oil and feta cheese, and you will definitely be delighted.
If, on the other hand, you prefer to relax on your vacations, Crete is also great in the end of the summer season, during September and in the first days of October. Better prices, as the high season has ended and a nice, peaceful island waiting for you.
Enjoy your stay in Crete, no matter the season you choose to visit the beautiful Greek island and you will remember these vacations for the rest of your life.
Tags: car hire crete, cretan products, Crete, cuisine specialties, Greece, island, rooms to let, vacations
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Thursday, May 29th, 2008
Ierapetra is one of the four prefectures of Crete and is situated on one of the southest spots of the island. The town of Ierapetra is perfect as it has everything someone will need. There are archaeological sites, numerous beaches nearby and great sports fascilities.
If you just want to stay and see the town, you have some really nice options. The port offers a magnificent view of the Libyan Sea and the view of the sunset from that particular spot is amazing too, as the sea is colored by the setting sun. There also are some fine cafes in the town that can serve you a cup of coff, providing the view of the Medieval Wall or the Medieval Port and the ruins of Ierapetra. These two sites are perfect to walk through and see the medieva-times architects. If you are a fan of sports and action on the other hand, you can visit the sport facilities the municipality, which include a great football (or soccer) stadium, and other sports’ facilities.
What is also great about Ierapetra is the many choices you have once you want to visit the provinces of the town. Either mountainous or seaside spots, the areas around the town are ideal for your daily excursions. “Potami” is near the town and is a nice seaside village. If you are more interested in mountainous areas, we recommend Kamara village, which has a small lake nearby.
Whatever you want to do in your vacations, Ierapetra is a spot that provides everything and can satisfy all visitors. Make your life easier with a vehicle from Car Hire Crete car rental agency, the best of Crete. Great fleet of modern car, all types of vehicles and luxurious cars included… Have fun!
Ierapetra distance from:
- Heraklion: 100 km
- Vai: 132 km
- Rethimnon: 175 km
- Chania: 238 km
Tags: cretan, Crete, Greece, Ierapetra, island, mediterranean, ruins, summer, vacations
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Sunday, May 25th, 2008
Thanks to Patrick McGrorty, you can see some very good panorama photos of Frangokastello, Chora Sfakion, Agia Roumeli, Elafonissi island and Spinalonga island.
They are some of the most popular destinations in Crete.
Just follow the link
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Monday, May 19th, 2008
One of the most integrated and helpful websites for Crete island on the net is the Crete Tournet webpage.
You can find everything that is related with your vacations in Crete. Some of the information that this site provides are sights to see, where to eat and go out, analytic maps and sample photos of the island, weather information and many more.
But the most fascinating to this webpage is that you can organize your trip to Crete, by finding links to car rental companies and hotels located all around Crete. When you decide to make your vacations in Crete, you can start from Crete Tournet’s page and easily arrange everything that will make your stay in Crete pleasant.
A guide to Cretan food and traditions is also remarkable and an active forum awaits for your remarks and stories about your holidays in the island.
Tags: crete accommodation, crete car rentals, crete guide, crete tournet
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Friday, May 9th, 2008
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Lonely Planet is the most famous planet guide all over the world and has an exciting reference for Crete island.On its web page you will be able to find some really useful tips about traveling in Crete. |
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A lot of practical information are provided such as accommodation tips, beautiful sights of Crete, how to get there instructions and some general advices about costs, currency and many more.
You can visit the Lonely Planet web page when you are feeling ready to explore this beautiful island. |
Tags: accomodation, Crete, lonely planet, tourist guide, travel
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Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
Crete’s blog is a blog with one goal: to show its visitors the beauty of Crete and inform them for as much as possible. The authors of the website try to share information, post suggestions and tips for the people who are looking for vacations in Crete to learn about the magnificent island of Greece. We post articles sometimes after a search on the web gathering info, but most are from our personal experience, as most of us have visited the island more than once.
So now, in order to make the best blog for Crete even better, we invite you to comment our articles and share your thoughts, opinions and personal experiences (if you have visited Crete) with the rest of the site’s visitors. Also try giving helpful information, like places you visited and liked, or good hotels and villas. It is also very helpful giving tips of the agent you rented a vehicle from-a good car hire Crete agency is hard to find. Tourists seem to have a hard time finding a good car rental agent. Crete’s blog tries suggesting, except from beaches, museums and other sites, hotels, villas and car hire Crete agencies. People who solve their accommodation and transportation problems always enjoy their vacations in the best way.
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