This place is a safe haven for old and/or unwanted donkeys and it was great to see that the donkeys can spend the rest
Tips, trips & holiday rentals in
Southern Crete
TRAVEL & ADVENTURE GUIDE
Southern Crete is famous for its wild natural beauty, exquisite cuisine and thousands of years of culture and history.
Take a ride on impressive coastal roads, past secluded bays with a view of the turquoise sea, and follow the winding country roads through the barren and lonely mountains along impressive gorges. Enjoy nature, culture, and delicious food – and adapt to the slow pace of the Cretans.
Find your ideal holiday rentals in South Crete
We help you to find your ideal holiday home, whether you are traveling with the whole family, as a large group, as a couple or single.
South Crete offers you a varied collection of holiday rentals, including charming villas with pools, secluded vacation homes by the sea, apartments in authentic villages, or romantic getaways for couples.
If you are in Crete for the first time, you have a lot to discover. There is always something new for repeat offenders.
The better the Cretans know you, the more they open their doors, and guests become friends who let them participate intensively in their impressive culture. Here we show you what a holiday in southern Crete has in store for you, where you can find and book it.
Just a few kilometers west of the palace of Phaistos you can visit the ruins of the royal villa, the small Minoan palace in
Yesterday we visited Lagolio, a small village at the foot of Psiloritis (Crete’s highest mountain), where time seems to standstill. Hidden between olive groves,
Martsalo is a secluded beach in the west Asterousia Mountains, which you can access just on foot or by boat. At the beginning of the route,
It is one of the most wonderful beaches of Crete and still a real insider tip for visitors to South Crete. The fine sandy beach
In Greek mythology, Europa was the mother of King Minos of Crete, after whom the continent Europe is named. Many myths and legends of
A Taste of Crete
The Imeros Tavern located in Lagolio Village on the foot of the unspoiled Psiloritis Mountains, about 150 meters altitude, the traditional taverna is a must of a restaurant
The Ouzeri Chrisopigi has become in recent years our absolute favorite in the area, with special dishes, great wines of the great garden atmosphere
The Karibu Bar is an insider tip, it is located in the middle between the Bunga Bunga Bar and the village Kalamaki and integrates
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In addition to the incredibly beautiful landscape, it is the people who make Crete so special. That is why we are introducing you to some of their projects here.
It is not only Cretans, but also some foreigners who contribute to the diversity of the region, so here you will find articles about art, culture, animal and environmental protection, as well as alternative tourism.
Why to spend your holidays in South Crete?
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Sea & Mountains
Explore the high mountains during the day, swim in the warm sea in the afternoon, and enjoy the sunset in the beach tavern - that is South Crete
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Holiday experiences
Whether hiking, cycling, boat trips, diving, yoga, picnicking on the beach or cooking classes - there is a wide range of options for an unforgettable holiday
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Visit incredible places
Archaeological sites, hidden monasteries, old mountain villages, or secluded bays are just a few of the places you can visit during your stay in southern Crete.
Hikes, walks and 4x4 offroad tours
FOLLOW OUR TIPS UP INTO THE MOUNTAINS OR DOWN THROUGH THE GORGES OF SOUTHERN CRETE – ON FOOT, BY MTB, OR BY 4 × 4 VEHICLE TOUR
The Platania Gorge in the Amari Valley is a unique path with impressive cliffs and vertical limestone cliffs with caves, some of which are
One of the most famous hikes is through the Rouvas Gorge.It is part of the European route E4 and connects the Nida plateau with
The Asterousia Mountains & Mount Kofinas The Asterousia Mountains are offering a world of unique charm, with the treeless landscape it seems barren, but