Crete: 3 cities to explore
During my recent trip to Crete I spent time in 3 different cities; Chania, Rethymno and Heraklion. Each city is a little different and has a different atmosphere although the Venetian influence is definitely apparent in all of them. Arriving in Chania I arrived at Chania airport and took a…
Rethymno’s millers’ gorge
Into the nature of the small Myli gorge Rethymno has it’s very own gorge to explore, although it’s not nearly as big as the famous Samaria gorge. Rethymno’s Myli gorge is well worth a visit though if you’re staying in the area. I stayed at Elizabeth campground and walked out…
The Arkadi monastery on Crete
Taking the bus to the Arkadi monastery Not far from Rethymno stands the beautiful Arkadi monastery. It’s a popular destination for tourists staying in the Rethymno area. If you have a car you can make a great trip visiting the monastery and some other attractions in the area, like the…