Greece and Crete

By admin. Filed in greece   |     Editorial Reviews Table of Contents: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Land, People, Mountains-Plateaux, Ravines, Plains, Rivers and Lakes, Coastline, Communications, Climate, Cultivation and Production, Geological Past, Flora, Fauna.CRETAN MYTHS,Gods and Heroes, Birth of Zeus, Zeus and Europa, Kingdom of Minos, Talos, Art during the Minoan Period, Pasiphae and the Minotaur, Ariadne and Theseus, Daidalos and Ikaros. HISTORICAL REVIEW... Read Full Story

By admin. Filed in greece   |     Editorial Reviews Folded road & tourist map of Crete at a scale of 1: 200,000. (1 inch to 3 miles) Places of interest, national parks, ancient sites, mountain trails and beaches are highlighted. Shaded-relief coloring clearly depicts topography. Insets include Hania, Rethimno, Iraklio, Agios Nikolaos. Ierapetra and Sitia Legend in English, German and French. About the Author Munich based Nelles Verlag was founded 1982 by German... Read Full Story

Sightseeing in Crete by Tom Scott The beautiful and historic Greek island of Crete is a great place to visit to learn about Greek culture and history. However, there is something for all types of tourists on Crete. Some may prefer the more populous tourist attractions, luxurious accommodations and beaches, while some may prefer the more authentic feel of the ancient Minoan ruins. Heraklion is the largest city in Crete. Home to approximately 140,000 people, this is also the site of the ruins... Read Full Story

The subject of this post surfaced during my most recent visit to Crete at the end of last month. As a Greek-American of Cretan heritage, who has been actively engaged in the process of reconnecting with my roots, I found the standing and role of women in Greek culture and society, both in their religious and secular senses, to be a very meaningful topic; one that deserves serious attention. And I would even go so far as to suggest that it is time to rediscover what has been called the "Lost... Read Full Story

Crete, Greece At Heraklion, Crete, Greece the average temperature is 18.58C (65.45F). 9.00C (48.20F) is the lowest average monthly low temperature (occurring in January & February) while 29.00C (84.20F) is the highest average monthly high temperature which occurs in July & August. This gives us an average range of temperatures of 13.00C (55.40F). Wet weather in Crete accumulates to give us an average total of 453.00mm (17.83in) per annum. Therefore the average monthly rainfall is 37.75mm... Read Full Story

The subject of this post surfaced during my most recent visit to Crete at the end of last month. As a Greek-American of Cretan heritage, who has been actively engaged in the process of reconnecting with my roots, I found the standing and role of women in Greek culture and society, both in their religious and secular senses, to be a very meaningful topic; one that deserves serious attention. And I would even go so far as to suggest that it is time to rediscover what has been called the "Lost... Read Full Story

By admin. Filed in greece   |     Editorial Reviews Review ‘…remarkably comprehensive in its scope, covering the history, geology, natural history, agriculture and many peripheral topics in detail. You should read it from start to finish (several times).’ – BBC Wildlife Magazine ‘This is an excellent and very readable book.’ – The Anglo-Hellenic Review This is the first book to help the visitor understand Crete’s remarkable landscape, which is just as spectacular as... Read Full Story

Crete is another interesting place to go to on your Greece vacation. It is one of the more notable and the largest of the many islands in the country. It is located in the Mediterranean Sea in between the Sea of Crete and the Libyan Sea. Crete is about 260 kilometers long and 60 kilometers wide. The island is divided into four prefectures, namely, Chania, Rethimno, Heraklion and Lasithi. Crete is considered one of the most beautiful of the Greek islands and is always worth exploring. The... Read Full Story

[Golden Beach - Crete Greece] [Hotel Name] Golden Beach - Crete Greece [Hotel Class] [Website] Golden Beach [Amount Paid] $ [Nearest Airport] Heraklion International Airport [Distance from Airport] 25-30 minutes and distance is 18.6 miles or 30 kilometers. [Approx. Taxi Fare] $ [Author] - m&carol [Date of Travel] - 22/Oct/2008 [City] [Country] Crete, Greece [Check-in/Check-out] Check-in : 01 PM Check-Out: 12 PM [Hotel Amenities] Swimming pool - outdoor Poolside bar Spa services on site... Read Full Story

Crete is another interesting place to go to on your Greece vacation. It is one of the more notable and the largest of the many islands in the country. It is located in the Mediterranean Sea in between the Sea of Crete and the Libyan Sea. Crete is about 260 kilometers long and 60 kilometers wide. The island is divided into four prefectures, namely, Chania, Rethimno, Heraklion and Lasithi. Crete is considered one of the most beautiful of the Greek islands and is always worth exploring. The... Read Full Story