Accommodation in Crete with an active holiday: Accommodations in Crete in combination with an active holiday. Apartment and active in Crete. Every day we leave from our accommodation and go on great excursions. After breakfast, we set off for our excursions. And by the end of the afternoon we are back at the accommodation. Here we
Small-scale accommodation on Crete: It is high season and it seems like the whole of Europe is on holiday. In the tourist areas around the Mediterranean, it is everywhere crowded. And if you want to enjoy peace and tranquillity on holiday in a crowded and large holiday resort, it almost seems impossible. In a large
Information for holidays to Greece 2026: At this time of year, many people are looking for a nice holiday. Holiday trips to Greece are still very popular. This is not without reason, as many want sunshine in their holidays. Moreover, Greece is very versatile and everyone can find something to do. Perhaps you are looking
Island hopping to the Greek islands: Greece is a peninsula in southern Europe with numerous islands belonging thereto. The Greek islands are divided into different groups, archipelagos, of which the Cyclades is the best known one. Crete is the largest Greek island and not part of an archipelago, but is often mentioned in the same
Jeep safari Crete Greece: Driving off-road on Crete gives you the chance to explore the real Crete. The countryside of Crete has countless roads that go through the mountains from village to village. Only these are dirt roads, which are not registered on any road map. The jeep safari takes you on these roads. And
Visiting villages in Crete Greece: The village of Astraki today has 228 inhabitants, mainly engaged in agriculture. Documents in 1278 mentioned Astraki as Astracu and more specifically in 1583 as Astracus Catto with 230 inhabitants. The name of the village comes from the many potsherds found here, called ostrakon. As papyrus was too expensive for
