Journal

Hikes & Nature

A Final Walk Above Cha Gorge Before Leaving Crete

July 26, 2026

On the final day of our Crete holiday, we made one last spontaneous stop at the dramatic Cha Gorge near Pachia Ammos and were rewarded with mountain views, goats and coastal panoramas.

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Sights & Attractions

Walking Through Minoan Streets at Gournia

July 25, 2026

A cloudy, breezy midday visit to ancient Gournia near Agios Nikolaos took us through Minoan streets, storage rooms, staircases and wide views over sea and olive groves.

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Sights & Attractions

Zeus Cave and Stormy Skies on the Lasithi Plateau

July 25, 2026

From the green Lasithi Plateau to the legendary Cave of Zeus, this adventure combined mountain weather, windmills, dramatic skies and one of Crete's most fascinating caves.

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Beaches

A Warm Afternoon at Analipsi Beach near Ferma

July 23, 2026

A relaxed afternoon at Analipsi Beach near Ferma brought warm water, clear seas, curious fish, drifting clouds and a perfect pause before an evening in a local taverna.

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Food & Drink

Lunch with a View in Agios Ioannis above Ferma

July 23, 2026

A slow lunch above Ferma turned into one of those perfect Cretan afternoons: mountain roads, strong wind, blue sky, village views, and a table full of local dishes.

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Sights & Attractions

Go-Kart Fun in Ierapetra on a Sweltering Day

July 22, 2026

On an extremely hot and humid day in southeastern Crete, we traded the beach for a spontaneous go-kart session in Ierapetra — fast, fun and surprisingly well organised.

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Hikes & Nature

The Great Milonas Waterfall Detour from Ferma

July 19, 2026

What started as a simple trip to the Milonas Waterfall near Ferma became an unexpected adventure of wrong turns, dusty tracks, hidden signs, and a surprisingly dry finale.