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Voulisma Beach is one of many along the road from Istro. You will also find some really nice restaurants such as 'Zygos' who serve wonderful Cretan dishes and spit roast meat.
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Istro
Voulisma Beach is one of many along the road from Istro. You will also find some really nice restaurants such as 'Zygos' who serve wonderful Cretan dishes and spit roast meat.
For a good and comprehensive guide to this area take a look at:
https://travelpassionate.com/things-to-do-in-lasithi-eastern-crete/
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Lasithi Plateau
For a good and comprehensive guide to this area take a look at:
https://travelpassionate.com/things-to-do-in-lasithi-eastern-crete/
Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and has been called Europe's oldest city. Settled as early as the Neolithic period, the name Knossos survives from ancient Greek references to the major city of Crete. Home to the Minoan / Mycenaean people of the 7,000 - 11,000 centuries BC, the Palace of Knossos is connected with Greek legends such as the myth of the Labyrinth, the Minotaur, and the story of Daidalos and Ikaros.
Located inland from Heraklion, Knossos can be reached by a regular bus service from Heraklion.
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Knossos
Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and has been called Europe's oldest city. Settled as early as the Neolithic period, the name Knossos survives from ancient Greek references to the major city of Crete. Home to the Minoan / Mycenaean people of the 7,000 - 11,000 centuries BC, the Palace of Knossos is connected with Greek legends such as the myth of the Labyrinth, the Minotaur, and the story of Daidalos and Ikaros.
Located inland from Heraklion, Knossos can be reached by a regular bus service from Heraklion.
Agios Nikolaos
In Agios Nikolaos, just 5km from this cottage, you will find everything from the International Beach Volley Ball finals to the High Diving Authority Cliff Diving and Night Show in late June/early July.
During the last weekend of June, the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos, the Region of Crete and Infinite Drop High Diving organize a high diving competition and a night show in Agios Nikolaos. The cliffs at Lake Voulismeni, placed directly in the centre of the city, are perfect for the international cliff divers to show their somersaults and twists. Admission free.
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Agios Nikolaos
During the last weekend of June, the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos, the Region of Crete and Infinite Drop High Diving organize a high diving competition and a night show in Agios Nikolaos. The cliffs at Lake Voulismeni, placed directly in the centre of the city, are perfect for the international cliff divers to show their somersaults and twists. Admission free.
Pan-Hellenic Beach Volleyball Championships held at the end of July.
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Agios Nikolaos
Pan-Hellenic Beach Volleyball Championships held at the end of July.
The Cretan Olive Oil Farm is a place where you can explore the less well known side of Crete and its products. You will experience the way Cretan products such as olive oil, wine, raki & pottery have traditionally been produced, all in a unique environment.
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Cretan Olive Oil Farm
The Cretan Olive Oil Farm is a place where you can explore the less well known side of Crete and its products. You will experience the way Cretan products such as olive oil, wine, raki & pottery have traditionally been produced, all in a unique environment.
Easter (Paska or Pasxa) is the most important holiday in Greece, and in the Greek Orthodox Church.
Greek Orthodox Easter usually falls one to five weeks after the western (Protestant, Catholic) Easter, while approximately once every four years it falls on the same date.
It is an excellent time to be in Crete, both for the beautiful and moving religious ceremonies and for the days of feasting and celebrating which follow.
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Lasithi
Easter (Paska or Pasxa) is the most important holiday in Greece, and in the Greek Orthodox Church.
Greek Orthodox Easter usually falls one to five weeks after the western (Protestant, Catholic) Easter, while approximately once every four years it falls on the same date.
It is an excellent time to be in Crete, both for the beautiful and moving religious ceremonies and for the days of feasting and celebrating which follow.
Food scene
One of the closest and best tavernas in the local area. Family run and traditionally Cretan, their food comes highly recommended by 'Travel Gourmet'. They also provide entertainment on a couple of nights during the high season when you can join in some Cretan traditional dancing.
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Istro
One of the closest and best tavernas in the local area. Family run and traditionally Cretan, their food comes highly recommended by 'Travel Gourmet'. They also provide entertainment on a couple of nights during the high season when you can join in some Cretan traditional dancing.