About 15 kilometers from Hersonissos, in the Kastellos Mountain, is the historical cave of Milatos, a site known best for the tragic events that took place there during the Turkish occupation.
On the third of February, 1823, over 2,000 villagers (some sources say there were as many as 3,500 villagers), only
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Walking Imbross Gorge
Crete is home to many gorges, most of which can be hiked. Samaria Gorge, the longest in Europe (16 km) is no doubt the most challenging gorge to walk. A shorter, less challenging alternative is Imbros Gorge, which runs parallel to Samaria. Following the Battle of Crete during World War II, thousands of Allied troops walked through Imbros gorge to reach Hora Sfakion, where they were evacuated to Egypt.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Trip to Agia Galini and Agio Pavlo
The village of Agia Galini, located on Crete's south coast can be reached in about 2 hours by car from Hersonissos. It is from a cave in this seaside village that, according to Greek Mythology, Icarus and Daedalus took flight to escape from King Minos.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Trip to Moni Toplou-Vai
Hersonissos is an ideal starting point for those wishing to take a day trip. Many of the island's most beautiful destinations are less than three hours away by car. A drive east along Crete's northern coast will take you to Vai, the only palm tree forest in Europe.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
An early morning stroll down the street.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
May in Hersonissos
May is my favorite month in Hersonissos. The weather is just right. It may be a little cool at night but not cold, and during the day it is sunny and warm enough days to take a dip in the ocean.
The water is crystal clear and very inviting...
Along the shore, the beach boys set up beach chairs for a long luxurious body roast, and umbrellas to cool down under when you can't take the roasting any longer...
May is a slow month; the beaches are not crowded, so you have plenty of room for yourself. Enjoy!
A whole beach to herself!!
The water is crystal clear and very inviting...
Along the shore, the beach boys set up beach chairs for a long luxurious body roast, and umbrellas to cool down under when you can't take the roasting any longer...
May is a slow month; the beaches are not crowded, so you have plenty of room for yourself. Enjoy!
A whole beach to herself!!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
About Hersonissos
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