Crete Island Travel Forum

We are back from crete and we had a wonderful time. We stayed in the area around Hersonissos and did some nice trip around the area. We would like to go back in a couple of weeks but would like to go to Ierapetra - Myrtos area or to Keratokambos –Tsoutsouros area .What is the nicest area ?
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Those anyone know if Arolithos Traditional Village (Close to Heraklion ) is just a hotel or if it is a village??? Is it nice to take photos and is it interesting to go a few km out of the way to visit it??

Those anyone know where you can visit artists who paints icons in Crete?

Those anyone know what the entrance fee is for the Dikteon Cave and the Sfendoni Cave ?? and what hours they are open?

I am trying to find a map of the center of Heraklion, who can help
roeland

What is the best and easiest way to get to Knossos from Heraklion? Should I plan on booking a tour, taking a taxi or try the local buses? I cant rent a car since I dont drive.

[B]We would like to make a trip from Sissi to Plaka and Elounda useing the inside roads.I thought of Sissi , Milatos, Kounai, Tsampi, kourounes, Nofakias Finokalia, Skinias? Kato Loumas, Vrouchas , to Plaka.
Would this be a good road and with asphalt ?
Thanks
roeland
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Hi Everyone :O)

It's that time of year again where I need some help and advice from you fellow Virtual tourist's.

Has anyone been snorkelling in Crete, if so what region, and any recommendations to hotels near by for this would be fantastic.

Also if you know of other area's in Europe where the snorkelling is good that would be great. Hey, no need to say Egypt as I know it's Amazing there.

Thanks in advance for your help :O)

My family & I are planning on staying at the Gouves Mare hotel in crete, Gouves. What is it like. How much does a taxi or shuttle cost from Heraklion airport to the hotel. Are there any interesting places to see in Gouves or do we need to travel out to nearby towns for sight seeing

What would the price be in 2009 to visit palace of minos knossos crete ?
Thank you
Roeland

Which excursion I the most beautiful ?and would you do? Iraklion - Tylissos - Anojia - Axos - Garazo - Iraklion or Ierapetra - Mirtos - Avri gorge - Ano Viannos gorge ?
Thank you for the help
hikerroeland

We will be in Crete for one week from 3 July-10 July and we will be based in Elounda. We are on a budget holiday but I understand Elounda is a upmarket part of the island, is this true and will we be able to eat at modestly priced restaurants?

My research suggests that it is inexpensive to eat out in Crete but I would imagine there are places that cater just for the tourists so will be more expensive. I would like to know where the locals eat out and what places nearby they recommend we visit?

We are interested in the culture of Crete/greece so we would like the opportunity to experience local history, festivals and food. Of course, we are aware that popular landmarks will have tourists but what would the locals suggest that we do to get the most from Crete?

We are going to Crete later this year and we are going to stay in Analipsi Beach in the Hersonissos area.
What I would like to do is one day go Matala.which the best way to go from Hersonissos and where along the way should I stop to see some nice places?
I would also like to go to Agios Nikolaos,what should I see in the area?
Iwould also like to go for a day to Rethymnon and Rethymnon Area?
And I would like to go for a day toLasithi area,what school I see? Anyone have an idea for a round trip from Hersonissos back to Hersonissos.
Are there any gorgesthat are not to long to see when I make these trips?

Thanks for any help

We will bf and me) bespending a week in Crete August 18 - 26, arriving by boat from Antiparos. I understand the west part of the island is really beautiful, but I am open to the east. What I am looking for is a beach or port town, that is charming like antiparos,or sifnos, or symi, that is not really, really big (I think Heraklion would be awful, and maybe Chania to big also?) which is proximate to other great towns, beaches, ruins, and monuments. I don't want to have to drive too too much. Any suggestions?

Hello All,

just looking for some advice on travelling across crete Island by 50 cc scooter. It's my first time to crete at the end of June and I have booked a hotel in Malia - Turns out this was not the best choice for nice beaches so I plan to try to find them on two wheels.....

I basically wanted to get away from the beaches near malia which will no doubt be over-crowded and try to find some thing a little nicer.

The beaches in the south west look incredible and I would love to get to them but would that be a realistic journey on a small scooter? Dont want to be riding all day either.

I should be able to get to the beaches on the east cost (aghios nikolaos for example) as these are only 10 km away however there is no way to tell what the roads are like. This would mean taking the motorway and not sure how that will go with a tiny scooter.

Anyone else here done the island by scooter?

Any advice on this would be great.

thanks a lot!

Which is more feasible. The overnight ferry, departing at 10:00pm at arriving at 5:00am; the daytime ferry departing at 2:30pm and arriving at 7:00pm? Or, would one suggest flying over land travel.

Hi everyone.

We are coming to Crete in about three weeks time and are looking for a studio in the Gerani area. It seems to be nice and quiet, but with good links to Chania and Rethymno.

I did have a wonderful site but needless to say, I forgot to bookmark it!

Any ideas more than welcome; our needs are simple, close to the beach, shops, tavernas and the bus and a swimming pool for the really lazy days would be nice. Our budget is around 30-40 Euros a night and we will be staying about six nights.

Any suggestions gratefully received as I 6think we need to think about booking quite soon (we don't arrive until very late at night, so do not want to leave it to chance).

Many thanks in advance.

Hi all,

Do you have any suggestions on a picturesque area on the southside where a few painters would find inspiration for a few weeks?
If it was in the central area of the island (south-ish of Rethymno) it would allow them to get flights to either of the airports and still not be too far from the destination.

Now.. longer story... I have been backpacking the Greek islands quite a few summers, but I always stayed away from tourist-magnets like Rhodes, Cyprus, Crete and Santorini to mention a few...
Business (go figure) brought me to Crete a few years back, and I got the chance to spend a few days on my own... I ended up driving across the island on the north side, then south... and I loved it.

However, my years of fairly loud disapproval of Crete as a sensible place to visit rubbed off on my mother. She told me a little while that she was going to Greece this year to paint with some friends. When I suggested Crete as a good destination - she instantly discarded the alternative :), and I have to find a way to convince her.

One of the main reasons for my suggestion is the fact that there are multiple airports and much easier to catch a low fare flight into the island (flying in from Oslo).
Additionally, they are multiple people arriving and leaving at different dates as well.. which is easier on an island with multiple flights a week.

In regards to what's picturesque, anything goes. I just have to make sure I don't send them off to a desert or something :)). My mother (and all the rest of us) love the true Greece, and we keep looking for it everywhere we go.
She is totally obsessed with colourful flowers as well as colourful people and boats :). She's probably done with painting little white and blue churches though - if you get my idea.

So.. if you're still with me - thanks for your time and I appreciate any suggestions and comments.

Rgds,
Ørjan

Hi travelers...! I will be visiting Crete in just about two weeks! I'm trying to figure out where exactly to visit (we will only have about a week there). We want to visit Chania, but also get a chance to see some of the less developed areas on the South coast. I've been reading about Matala...anything you can tell me about this place? Is it possible to reach using public transportation? Worth the visit? Thanks for your commments...!

We have 7 days to spend in Crete, probably spend first 2 days in Kissamos area and would appreciate suggestions for next 5 days - where to stay in budget accomodation, maybe self contained or youth hostel - what to see? Really interested in walking, history, historic sites, using public transport. Flying in from Athens. Appreciate any advice. Thanks Jenaf

Any good fiction books you can recommend set on crete island?

I'LL BE IN CRETE APR.9-13. WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO SEE THE A/M CEREMONY?
ARE THERE ANY EASTER CELEBRATIONS AT THOSE DATES?

Does anyone know if there is a bus service from Chania to Ierapetra? And, if so, how do I find the timetable? Many thanks.

Hi, me again :) I had another question-- I really had wanted to do the Samarian Gorge while in Crete, and I've read varying information about when it actually opens for the season (mid-April to May, depending on the weather)-- I'll be going the week of April 20th, so I'm worried it wont be open. Is there any way to find out ahead of time, or is it very last minute? And, if it is closed, can you recommend other hiking areas that would be enjoyable (and challenging)? Do you have any favorites?? Thanks!

Hello! I am planning a short trip to Crete for April 20-24. Can anyone tell me what to expect the weather to be like this time of year? I hope to do some hiking and relaxing-- is there anything else you would recommened that I see while I'm in Crete?? Any suggestions are welcome!!

Also, I'm trying to do this trip as cheaply as possible, so any suggestions on a good (but cheap!) place to stay? Thanks for your help!!

hi there, just a quick question that i hope someone can help me out with....me and a few friends all in our early 20's are looking at a holiday here on the 12th may 09 till 19th may...now were a bunch of youg girls and want to know what the nightlife is like at this time of year,as i know it'll be in low season....hope somone can helpme out xx thanks alot louise xx

can someone please advise me of the approximate taxi charge from heraklion to aghia pelaghia . i am travelling in july and i will arrive at approx. 10.00 p.m. i know there are two tariffs, one for daytime and one for night although i am led to believe the night charge doesnt start until 12.00 p.m. i am fed up being ripped off by travel companies and i would prefer to make my own transfer arrangements.

Can anyone tell me how long the bus ride is from Iraklion to Chania, please?

Hi there, we are stopping at Crete for 1 day while on a cruise in November - anyone got any must-do's??

Karen, New Zealand

can you recommend a tourguide or compay?