Top Attractions in Crete

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and a very popular one among travelers, filled with historical sites and beaches, where the Greek food is amazing and the scenery invites you to never leave. Crete is 260 km long and only 60 km wide but surely can win a beauty contest, if it were…

Free Things to do in Greece

The first thing to do when planning a trip is setting a budget. While the flight and accommodation will represent the bulk of your travel budget to Greece, other expenses will add up in no time. In general, Greece is not an expensive destination, but we are all happy to be able to save some…

Top Archaeological Sites of Greece

Greece is an excellent destination for those who are interested in history. Some of the best Greek islands for history buffs include Delos, Paros, Aegina and Rhodes ; but incredible archaeological sites can be found all over the main land as well. Here’s a list of the top archaeological sites in Greece: The Acropolis of…

Ferries from Crete to Gavdos (and return)

The Gavdos to Crete ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. Gavdos is the southernmost Greek island and the southernmost point in Europe. The tiny island is home to only about 50 inhabitants year round. There aren’t any hotels although there are limited numbers of rooms for rent. However, you might end…

Crete’s Only Official Nude Beach: Filaki Beach

In Greece, naturism is allowed in a few licensed locations but is tolerated in plenty of other places. Most of the beaches which tolerate nudism are remote and quite well hidden. The nudism friendly areas are usually separated from the rest of the beach by natural rock formations. Although there are three more nudist-friendly beaches…

Most romantic hotels in Crete

Booking.com The largest of the Greek Islands, Crete is not only the home of the legendary Minotaur, but also a great location to spend a romantic vacation. Forget about the “traditional” Greek romantic escapes in Santorini or Mykonos and head to Crete for the perfect honeymoon or anniversary. Enjoy a lovely breakfast in bed, surrounded…

Crete: Ikarus Rock Festival

A new free music festival is going to rock the island of Crete this August. Combine the crowds of youngsters with the beautiful scenery of Crete and the music and you’ve got the best reason ever to spend your vacation in Crete this summer. When? Sunday, August 10, 2008; begins at 4 PM Where? Avdou,…

Top 5 Nude Beaches of Greece

Greece has many islands with known nude beaches. While the most secluded beaches may be a nude beach at times, there are a lot of beaches that have been clothes-optional for quite a while, making them the most popular in Greece. It may be the virgin beauty of the Greek islands or the more liberal…