Agia Varvara beach

Agia Varvara beach is a natural continuation of Marathias beach to the south. It is also known with the name Malta. It is composed of fine, golden sand and clean, shallow waters. In Agia Varvara beach you can rent parasols and deck-chairs, you can engage in sea sports, you can drink your coffee at the bars on the beach and you can taste local specialties at the restaurants and taverns of the region. It is named after the chapel of Agios Varvaros which is located on high ground above the road towards... διαβάστε περισσότερα

Acharavi beach

Acharavi beach is one of the largest beaches in Corfu which spreads in front of the big touristy and economic center of the region, Acharavi . Acharavi beach encounters Almyros beach on its eastern part and Roda beach on its western. The beach is a mixture of small pebbles and sand and its shallow waters, which do not exceed the waist for several meters from the shore, make it ideal for small children. In Acharavi beach you will find parasols and deck-chairs to let, showers and some facilities for sea sports... διαβάστε περισσότερα

Truffle Hunting at Meteora

A new experience for every visitor Luxury for few becomes opportunity for many A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE The Natural History Museum of Meteora and Mushroom Museum is proposing an amazing experience: Truffle hunting under the rocks of Meteora! In the beautiful and unknown forests of the region, near the city of Kalampaka, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a unique truffle hunting, to taste a delicious pasta dish with truffles that are found by truffle dogs, to visit the Museum, to try various mushroom... διαβάστε περισσότερα

The Dikti Range

THIS RANGE LIES BETWEEN HERAKLION AND LASSITHI. Its highest summit is Spathi (2.148 m) and there are two more peaks at an altitude of more than 2000m. Lassithi Plateau, the largest in Crete, lies at the heart of the range at an altitude of 850 m. It is surrounded by a series of smaller plateaus such as Katharo, Limnakaro, Mari, Lapathos, Omalos, Erganos and Nisimos. There is a mountain shelter at Limnakaro from where hikers ascend to Spathi. Several gorges are found in the range of Lassithi.... διαβάστε περισσότερα

Cave of Pelekita or Cave of the Fig Tree

It lies to the North-Northeast of Kato Zakros. We arrive at the cave either after a one-hour walk from Kato Zakros or from the beach of the same settlement by engine-vessel (20-25 minutes) and after that, we follow a tiresome ascending route (15 minutes walk). The elevation at the entrance attains 105 metres. Stones consist of limestones from the upper Cretaceous and of dolomites from the Triassic period. A little more west of the cave there is an elevation called Traostalos (elevation: 515 metres). Pelekita... διαβάστε περισσότερα

Amazonas Park

The AMAZONAS PARK, a public park for birds in the midst of the mountains is a very special park. In the course of time this park has developed into homes for parrots which have been handed in for various reasons by their former owners. Man considers the advantages that he has by keeping a parrot as a pet: he wants to have a partner he can talk to and caress whenever he feels like it. A parrot is able to convey to man the feeling of mutual understanding because of its intelligence, docility, bond... διαβάστε περισσότερα

Sitia Nature Park

The history of this land has been flowing for thousands of years alongside the history of its people. And although the time of humans usually leaves gaps and unexplored points, the time of the land in Sitia has recorded its marks in every nook and cranny: on the rocks, in the ravines, in the caves and in its unique gorges. Website: www.sitia-geopark.gr Source: www.incrediblecrete.gr [vc_row][vc_column][ivi_nbcaj layout="5" viewas="list" cat_id="Lasithi" animation="fadeInRight" title="Posts... διαβάστε περισσότερα

Pezas Hill

As soon as you arrive at the settlement of Istron, you turn left in the direction of Prina – Kalamafka. After about 400 metres, right before the bridge, you turn on the left and follow the signs. The rock Minoas lies at a distance of 2.5 kilometres from there and the rocks Talos and Istronas lie at a distance of 3 kilometres from there. Rocks are also accessible by car until the foot of each of them and it is a five-minutes walk from where you leave the car until the foot of the rock. The climbing... διαβάστε περισσότερα

The Cave of Milatos

In the area, it is known as Rapas cave. However, it is more widely known as Milatos cave. It lies east of Milatos. From a village, there is a road leading you to the cave area after 2,5 kilometres. From there, if we follow a path for 15 minutes, we arrive at the entrance of the cave which lies at an elevation of 155 metres. The cave has 8 small and big entrances along 40 metres, arranged on three different horizontal levels. We use the large central entrance, which is 9 metres in width and 2 metres... διαβάστε περισσότερα

Lasinthos

The philosophy of the creators of “Lasinthos” is no other than the revival of our tradition and culture, the manners and customs of our region, the preservation and the elevation of the rare flora and fauna of the Cretan nature, the promotion of the Cretan cuisine as well as the way of making and producing the various Cretan traditional products. “Lasinthos” is prevailed by the Cretan traditional architecture and the natural beauty of the traditional materials (stone, carved marble, tile... διαβάστε περισσότερα