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For the creation of all RAGiF’s (Routaki Audio Guide info Files) a lot of research has been done on all aspects of Crete. This resulted in at least 300,000 words of information divided over the different subjects. On this page you will find a variety of categories which contain the links to the pages where you can read the whole (or the basic) story for the information that is played to you in audio-form when you drive or walk one of the Routaki routes.

the Routaki Infotheek contains many pages with all kind of information about the island.

Cretan wines, crafted with love and passion

Visit the Index page for everything about wine, for more information.

everything about the harvest of the olives to produce Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Extra Virgin Olive Oil – the fluid gold of Crete

Visit the Index page about olive oil for more information.

back in the days during the harvesting time
Melidoni cave - one of extraordinairy beauty

The geographical facts of and about Crete.

Crete has mountains, gorges, caves and also beaches.

the beaches of Triopetra at the south coast of Crete
the city of Rethymnon - known for her old Venetian harbour

Cities and villages on the island

Remarkable places to visit and what to see or do there

the tiny streets of Koutouloufari - the village south of Hersonissos

The island’s many culinary delights

When to eat, what to order, how ot drink, but also how it’s made.

heerlijk eten, vooral in de vorm van een mezedes is belangrijk op Kreta
de opgravingen site van Knossos, south of Heraklion

Excavations and Minoan findings

A summary of all that has been found on the island (so far)

the fresco of the dolphins, now to be seen in the museum in Heraklion
Agios Minas church in the capital city of Heraklion

Greek – orthodox church and relics

Faith or superstition? That will forever remain the question.

the icon of Agios Georgios, the patron saint of the road users
a road full with white painted trees, why and how

The Vegetation; trees, plants and herbs

From Cacti to Australian eucalyptus and tomatoes in greenhouses.

the Agave cacti along the road, beautiful flower with a special story
a nice bougainvilleae in a tiny street in a cretan village

Various aspects on and around Crete

All aspects that don’t fit in one of the categories mentioned above.

bullet holes in the traffic signs - one of the items in de diverse category in this Infotheek