Outdoor Adventures

Crete: Europe’s Most Surprising Ski Mountaineering Destination

October 7, 2020

Few tourists know that Crete once had a ski resort. It was up on the Nida Plateau in the Psiloritis mountains in the island’s Rethymno regional unit.… Read More
Explore the White Mountains

April 1, 2020

Majestic and inspiring, the White Mountains of Crete are snowcapped as Easter approaches and they may well stay that way until June. The Lefka Ori, as they’re… Read More
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A Walk Through Imbros Gorge

October 15, 2018

Exploring Imbros Gorge in Crete One of Crete’s stunning wild places, Imbros Gorge is only outshined by the world-famous Samaria in notoriety. Imbros is the second most… Read More
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Hike Around Limni Kourna to Take in the Apokoronas Countryside

August 7, 2018

Limni Kourna, in translation Lake Kourna (also spelled Lake Kournas), is Crete’s only freshwater lake. It’s an alkali-type lake, with a nature preserve in a dreamlike setting,… Read More
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Georgioupolis Safaris: An Alternative Way to Explore the Area

February 21, 2018

(Updated for 2024) Georgioupolis safaris are fast becoming a favorite pastime for travelers and locals alike. In their initial meaning, safaris often related to big game hunting… Read More

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