A visit to the beach of Menies is not only about going to another great beach to swim. It combines history (from 530 BC to 9th century AC and 1940s), wild Cretan nature and a beautiful and quiet beach. The total distance that you have to cover to get to the edge of the [...]
Balos Beach You want to visit Balos but you do not want to drive and hike to reach there? You want to go to Gramvousa Islet and to Balos but you want to use your own plan and flexibility and not follow the ferries schedule? Then Sail it! If you are a [...]
Whether you are the kind of traveller that wants to spend each day of his/hers holidays as productive as possible or as lazy as possible this article will give you all the details you need! Your trip starts from Kissamos and goes through traditional villages to end in Elafonisi. By spending a day you [...]
Kissamos Carnival For the 10th consecutive year Kissamos Carnival is here to offer joy and happiness to kids of all ages! Do not lose the chance, BE PART OF IT. Spent this special day with your friends and family in a town full of happy and crazy people. Spent this day in the biggest party [...]
Kalathenes is a village 12km from Kissamos that remains intact from the time. It is located in the mountains at a altitude of 290m with great views to the mountains and to the sea from some parts of it. Kalathenes Hot Spots (click to enlarge) It is a historical village with some historic [...]
Sirikari Gorge West Crete is full of unique gorges waiting for you to explore. If you like hiking the Sirikari Gorge is one that you should definitely visit. It starts from Sirikari village and goes to Polyrinia village and it is considered to be easy and safe for the whole family! It is one [...]
This guide aims to promote holidays in Kissamos and help you have a unique experience during your vacations in west Crete. We try to do our best in order to offer you the real Cretan hospitality. Whatever you might need please do not hesitate to contact us anytime. We love to take care of our [...]
Veghera is an old Cretan custom that supports the interpersonal communication between friends, relatives or residents of a village. Veghera takes place at night when both kids and adults are back home. Kids are playing around while at the same time the “older” kids are chatting. Drinks, beverages and deserts are an integral part of [...]
Turquoise waters and pure white sand It is huge! Services available The Sunset Many of my friends ask me from time to time which beach I believe is the best in Crete. I always come up with the same answer, Falasarna. My answer is for sure objective, [...]
Spend a day to hike Samaria Gorge and then swim at Agia Roumeli beach! If you want to add some action in your relaxing vacations it would be a great to visit Samaria Gorge! Especially during Spring of Autumn the weather is the ideal for this escape. You have to wake up relatively early and [...]