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 villages around Panokosmos Normally in the central square, usually opposite the...
by John Flawith | Sep 15, 2019 | Blog, Food & Drink
Worth carrying to the top of Korfi on the Lassithi plain! It began with Mythos… I love beer! In our early days in Crete I drank Mythos, like everyone else, before discovering that the brewery, although in Greece, is owned by Carlsberg/Heineken. So...
by John Flawith | Sep 11, 2019 | Blog, Places
Aradhena Gorge Most of those who know Crete would say that it’s the start of the Aradhena gorge. In fact it isn’t, the gorge starts some 8 kilometres further up in the White Mountains. If you are looking to select a gorge to hike, check out our recommendations Often...
by John Flawith | Sep 2, 2019 | Blog, Planning
Relaxing on the beach at Kalyves Find out all about having a holiday in Crete with our blogs! Organising your holiday Coming to Crete? First you need to get flights – here are our tips. Then you need to decide where to go, we believe the heart of...
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...
