discover Crete by foot, or with a rental car
More information on this page with links and explanations…
Car route 32: Rethymnon – Georgioupoli
[sceduled for May 2024]
This route guides you through typical Cretan villages and across mountain ridges to the Roman tombs of Ancient Lappa, including a visit to the Chapel of the Five Virgins, where the RAGiF’s have already provided detailed historical information. Proceeding to the old village of Lappa, you then traverse the mountain ridge to reach the village of Myriokefala, where a visit to the local monastery is highly recommended. Following a scenic drive through the mountains, you’ll reach the waterfalls and springs of Argiroupoli. Additionally, the route offers an opportunity to explore the freshwater Lake Kournas before concluding in the picturesque town of Georgioupoli. [Read more…]
Car route 42: Gazi (Heraklion) – Panormos
[sceduled for May 2024]
This route takes you through valleys and mountain ridges to the typical mountain villages of Anogeia and Axos. When passing a typical Cretan cemetery, you will hear what takes place before and during a funeral. Once you arrive in Axos you can visit the woodcarving museum. This route also takes you to the Melidioni cave. From the parking lot of the cave you already have a view of the olive factory of the Paraschakis family, where Joanna and her mother give free tours and talk about the production of ‘liquid gold’. This ‘road trip’ will take you to the pottery village of Margarites. To finalize you may enjoy one of the beaches of the tiny village of Panormos. [Read more…]
Car route 53: Hersonissos – Knossos
[sceduled for May 2024] With this route, you have the opportunity to visit the CretAquarium. Afterward, you drive through a variety of Cretan villages: Anopoli, Stamni, and Myrtia. In the latter, you can visit the Nikos Kazantzakis Museum. You drive through the vineyards around Peza, allowing you to visit the Wine Museum of the Union and take a break in the picturesque square of the charming town of Archanes, where you’ll feel like you’re in Venetian surroundings. Continuing through numerous olive fields, you will reach the entrance of the Knossos archaeological site, where you can explore this amazing excavation site. Afterwards the route will bring you to the clear beaches of Karteros and Amnissos. [Read more…]
Car route 56: Stalida- Lassithi Plateau – Stalida
[sceduled for May 2024]
With this route, you have so many different possibilities that you could actually take two days to complete it. In the beginning of the route, you pass by the beautiful Selinari Monastery. Then, you go through the mountains instead of taking the highway and tunnel to the new city of Neapoli. There, cafes await you, as well as a very beautiful church. The route then ascends with the goal of reaching the Lassithi Plateau. Along the way, there are many photo opportunities, and there is plenty to see on the plateau itself. Local craftsmanship is explained at the Lasinthos Eco Park. Of course, the birth cave of the mythological king Zeus is a must-see. Descending, you have magnificent views, for example, of the Avdou reservoir. The tree in Krasi is remarkable, and once again, it’s delightful to relax at one of the cafes there. [Read more…]
Car route 58: Malia – Agios Nicolaos
[sceduled for May 2024]
This route starts at the Minoan excavations of Malia and then goes through Sissi to Milatos. After Milatos, you can descend into the cave of the same name. Just before the town of Neapoli, you have the opportunity to take a free tour of an olive factory. You can also take a coffee break in this ‘new city’ or simply admire the Greek Orthodox church. Through the rugged landscape of Crete, you drive to Plaka, the fishing village from where you can take a boat to Spinalonga. You can also do this from Elounda, as it is later on the route. Finally, arriving in Agios Nikolaos, it’s time for a stroll through the city and a photo by Lake Voulismeni. [Read more…]
City walk Heraklion
Heraklion, formerly called Candia, is a historic city waiting to be discovered. Join me, via the VoiceMap app, as I wander through the ages, getting to know some of the characters and seeing the most famous, but also lesser-known sights. Using the GPS interactive app I will guide you along the coastline to the Koules harbor fort. Then experience the lively center of Heraklion, with all its historic buildings. See and visit the beautiful churches and still have time to sit down for a cup of coffee or a souvlaki, whenever you want. Walk from a Venetian fortress wall to the beautiful Agios Titus church. Stroll through the market street and learn about some local Cretan products. Explore the lion fountain in the lively center and end up at the entrance to the archaeological museum. [Read more…]
City walk Rethymnon
Rethymnon, also called Rethymno, is a city with a beautiful old Venetian city center. Wonderful to walk through and enjoy one of the terraces here or there. Enjoy the old Venetian harbour, experience the picturesque little streets with the beautifully decorated souvenir shops. You can stop wherever you want, or sit down for a cup of coffee or a snack. This audio tour takes you past the oldest pastry shop in Rethymno, the beautiful stately minaret, the famous Rimondi fountain and of course also to the Fortezza. The enormous castle can also be skipped, but the views are enormous. Start the tour at the parking lot next to the new port, or join later if you want to visit this university city by local bus. [Read more…]