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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Blog, Things to do
Every year a group of charities organise the “Santa Run”. We joined it whilst staying at the the lovely Kydon hotel in central Chania. Its got a great view from the 5th floor over the town. Our room overlooked the giant Christmas tree in front of the Agora...
by John Flawith | Dec 25, 2019 | Blog, Things to do
The Nativity scene in Kalyves in the town square It’s a lovely part of Christmas – nativity scenes in Crete, that each of the villages sets out a nativity scene. Nativity scenes in nearby villages Normally in the central square, usually opposite the...
by John Flawith | Sep 1, 2019 | Blog, Things to do, Walks
Those of you who know Crete will be aware that Pachnes is the highest mountain in the Lefka Ori range, at 2453m. Its only 3m short of Mount Psiloritis, the highest in Crete. Aficianados threaten to build a stone obelisk on the top to rectify this...
by John Flawith | Aug 9, 2019 | Blog, Places, Things to do
Crowds in Stylos village Stylos is a bit of a forgotten place. Its in the midst of the Apokoronas, but overshadowed by Kalyves, about 5 km away. Discover a Cretan village here in Stylos. Amidst the shade of plane trees, the running water of the Koliaris river,...
by John Flawith | Aug 1, 2019 | Blog, Places, Things to do
Things to see on the Preveli drive There’s so much to see in west Crete its difficult to decide what to see and do! Make a start with our “Ten things to do” blog to give you ideas. We don’t single out the monasteries amongst these, but the...
