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Travel Guide
The south of Crete is perfect for all individual tourists, adventurers and sun worshipers.
Southern Crete is famous for its wild natural beauty, exquisite cuisine and thousands of years of culture and history. There is so much to explore here in the central south that you never really need to drive more than 1-2 hours to visit both the remote beaches and small mountain villages.
Take a ride on impressive coastal roads, past secluded bays with a view of the turquoise sea, 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.
The wintertime in Southern Crete has started, even if it doesn’t feel like it yet! And each year we have the same question: where
Agios Pavlos Beach is a hidden gem on the coast and is known for its unique features. Located in a small bay surrounded by
Twice a year, during spring and autumn, an oil press site in Agia Marina, located near Sivas in South Crete, transforms into a vibrant
Tonia’s Handmade Creations in Moires is a small artisan jewellery workshop in the heart of the Messara region in Southern Crete.
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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 4 × 4 vehicle tour
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 4 × 4 vehicle tour