Cretan Cuisine- For the Health Conscious Traveler

In a world governed by the latest diet trends and fanciest workout gadgets, the need to follow a healthy diet is “haunting” us even in our vacation. The hotel we stay at must have a gym, the restaurant must offer a “diet friendly” menu and if we happen to gain some weight on vacation, we…

Budget Airlines that Fly to Crete

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and a very popular vacation destination. Between April and September many airlines offer direct flights from European cities into Crete, and among them , some flights are operated by low-cost carriers. Crete is a lovely destination for families, and couples alike. You can explore the historical sites,…

Top Attractions in Crete

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and a very popular one among travelers, filled with historical sites and beaches, where the Greek food is amazing and the scenery invites you to never leave. Crete is 260 km long and only 60 km wide but surely can win a beauty contest, if it were…

Free Things to do in Greece

The first thing to do when planning a trip is setting a budget. While the flight and accommodation will represent the bulk of your travel budget to Greece, other expenses will add up in no time. In general, Greece is not an expensive destination, but we are all happy to be able to save some…

Top Archaeological Sites of Greece

Greece is an excellent destination for those who are interested in history. Some of the best Greek islands for history buffs include Delos, Paros, Aegina and Rhodes ; but incredible archaeological sites can be found all over the main land as well. Here’s a list of the top archaeological sites in Greece: The Acropolis of…

Ferries from Crete to Gavdos (and return)

The Gavdos to Crete ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. Gavdos is the southernmost Greek island and the southernmost point in Europe. The tiny island is home to only about 50 inhabitants year round. There aren’t any hotels although there are limited numbers of rooms for rent. However, you might end…

Crete’s Only Official Nude Beach: Filaki Beach

In Greece, naturism is allowed in a few licensed locations but is tolerated in plenty of other places. Most of the beaches which tolerate nudism are remote and quite well hidden. The nudism friendly areas are usually separated from the rest of the beach by natural rock formations. Although there are three more nudist-friendly beaches…