Elafonisi

Crete

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September 16th 2011
Hi there! Departured from Athens in a night ferry to Crete Island - single room with bed, privat bathroom, TV - 60eur round trip! Once you arrive at the Heraklion portyou can either go to the left side of the island,wich, forme, it's the best - Chania and Rethymno - or to the right side Lassithi... When we first got there it was a little bit disapointing because we were expecting thos ... read more

Europe » Greece » Crete » Rethymno

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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more