by John Flawith | Apr 17, 2020 | Blog, Places
Well, it started out as ten pictures of Crete, but I couldn’t choose between them! Chania Let’s start in Chania. Nothing like a sunny afternoon relaxing in one of the tavernas. Here we are amongst the blue chairs of the Amphora taverna, on the old...
by John Flawith | Apr 2, 2020 | Blog, Food & Drink
Just to show how you could enjoy the surroundings, imagine you packed a picnics and set off for Kissamos. In the shade of a tamarisk tree… Driving the Paleo Ethniki – the old road from Chania west to Kissamos which avoids all the usual traffic. ...
by John Flawith | Mar 19, 2020 | Blog, Places
There is a special feel about being in the mountains. The air is clear and crisp. Sounds of nature are all around. Most importantly it seems to inspire calm and tranquillity in body and spirit. Whats more there are the views! The villa, crouching under the...
by John Flawith | Feb 29, 2020 | Blog, Things to do
Quite symbolic: Cretans riding the waves of life! February is Carnival time in Crete! These Greek celebrations are not widely known outside the country but it is a great surprise to enjoy these Cretan carnivals! The villa is well placed for some of the best in...
by John Flawith | Feb 17, 2020 | Blog, Food & Drink
This is from the 2020 wine fair in Platanias, near Chania. Wines of Crete organise this event every year and its a great experience. Its a great place to try out Cretan wines. At last, a good Cretan sparkling wine! Douloufakis Champagne First of all, at last a...
