A fantastic holiday to Crete which for me, was a return visit. I'd previously been at the end of September and so felt it proper to come in the height of summer.
Taking an apartment in a tourist complex, we did manage to keep ourselves very much isolated but also managed to visit such sights as the Palace at Knossos, the Lasithi Plateau with the Caves, the villages around Agios Nikolaos and Iraklion.
All in all, another wonderful holiday, improved by the fact that the Athens Olympics were taking place and Crete was pretty much deserted!
Agios NikolaosThis delightful town on the north east coast is more upmarket that its neighbours. The inner harbour is reputed to be infinitely deep and the bathing place of the Goddess Athena. In reality it's about
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Agios NikolaosBeautiful bays, sandy beaches, chic cafes and blue sea. Nice.
Agios NikolaosThe Inner Harbour is circular and surrounded by high cliffs. Along its banks are many open-air restaurants. I want to go back!
Agios NikolaosOur apartment was just outside Ag. Nik. Close enough to walk into town, the site was sympathetically constructed and would certainly be worth a second visit.
EloundaEnjoying fine views of the Mirabello Gulf, Elounda is a few miles from Ag. Nik. but boasts some of the most luxurious and exclusive resorts in Crete. Several international stars also live there. It's
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Knossos - The Throne RoomThe vast 'Palace of Minos' at Knossos was revealed by Sir Arthur Evans, nearly one hundred years ago. The surrounding city, continued to flourish after the destruction of the Minoan palace for nearly
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KristaThis traditional village lies close to Ag. Nik. but is in the mountains. The 2100 inhabitants live off agriculture and the production of local items. The village comprises narrow alleys and traditiona
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Lasithi PlateauThe warm African climate of the Lasithi area is reflected in the exotic fruits that are grown. The plateau though, is a different can of worms - hot in summer and snowbound in winter. Reputedly the bi
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SpinalongaSpinalonga is a fortress island, originally fortified by the Venetians. It was eventually taken by the Turks in the 18th Century and became the main port for international trade in the region.
In t
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Spinalonga - The Fun Bit!Stopping off between Ag. Nik. and Spinalonga, we moored and dined. The foolhardy amongst us jumped from the boat into the water whilst those of us with an ounce of sense remained in the sunshine.
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