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  1. Ouzo avatar

    RE: Crete and Mykynos

    by Ouzo 16 May 2012

    Hi, Your task is actually quite easy to do, and yes you go to other islands for a better nightlife and others for walking/oftbp. If you…

  2. neckervd avatar

    RE: help for 7 days on Crete itinerary. need a car?

    by neckervd 27 April 2012

    There are some relatively nice and quiet hotels close to the bus and ferry terminals of Heraklion, for example Hotel: Atlantis, 2 Igias…

  3. acowan avatar

    5 day Crete itinerary - please help!

    by acowan 15 April 2012

    Hello, I know others have posted similar questions and I've found the responses to those useful but could do with a bit more advice. …

  4. jackie1308 avatar

    RE: Mountain hiking on Crete

    by jackie1308 04 April 2012

    By local bus you could go to Paleochora, a small town in the south which has a long sandy beach, perfect for walking which you can combine…

  5. BthDth avatar

    RE: Crete: Hidden paradise in Paleochora

    by BthDth 20 March 2012

    So you're touting a restaurant ... Is that supposed to be the hidden paradise?

  6. Donright99 avatar

    Crete: Hidden paradise in Paleochora

    by Donright99 20 March 2012

    We, my wife and me, just returned from our short holiday vacation in Crete and I want to share with you some tips before they are forgotten:…

  7. akana avatar

    RE: One week in Crete end September

    by akana 01 September 2011

    I think Heraklion is not a good base to explore Crete. Only Knossos palace is there near as far as I know (not so interested in archeology!)…

  8. neckervd avatar

    RE: 2 weeks in Greece

    by neckervd 04 August 2011

    ...but as you will go to Crete afterwards (and you will certainly not backtrack to Athens for that), you will visit Sparta/Mistras and…

  9. argonaughty avatar

    RE: 2 Weeks in Greek Isles June 19-July 4

    by argonaughty 07 June 2011

    Kythnos - ferry from Lavrio, popular with Athenians at weekends, sleepy during week. Sifnos. Syros (Hermoupoli very lively at night).…

  10. neckervd avatar

    RE: One month in Greece and Turkey - Itinerary?

    by neckervd 09 May 2011

    Your trip is perfectly doable, but it will be very hectic. Don't underestimate the time you need for travel between the 10 places you…

  11. derek57 avatar

    RE: Western Crete

    by derek57 06 April 2011

    Thanks for thr responses. I think maybe we are spending too much time in each of the places, but my understanding is its pretty easy…

  12. artemis2 avatar

    RE: Western Crete

    by artemis2 06 April 2011

    If you intend renting a car i think 3 days in Chania is a bit much. It is the most beautiful town of the island, but i agree it is touristy.…

  13. derek57 avatar

    Western Crete

    by derek57 06 April 2011

    I'm heading to western Crete (Chania region soley I think) for about 6 days in July. I have a few questions: _*Itinerary*_ We'll be…

  14. neckervd avatar

    RE: Dodecanese vs. Crete + Cyclades in June?

    by neckervd 24 February 2011

    Both itineraries are fine. Crete AND Rhodos have stunning archeological sites. Crete has some holiday ghettos (most of them around Iraklio…

  15. neckervd avatar

    RE: crete or sardinia

    by neckervd 19 January 2011

    It's really up to you to decide. These arer YOUR holidays so do what YOU like! There are holiday ghettos and wild natural areas on both…

  16. travelerjan avatar

    RE: Crete in November

    by travelerjan 19 October 2010

    Loutro will be closed down except for a few locals, Paleochora not much better. Rethymnon has a university, so there will be action in…

  17. neckervd avatar

    RE: Bus service from Chania to Paleochora

    by neckervd 07 October 2010

    You may also have a look at the following sites: http://www.bus-service-crete-ktel.com/timetabledet.php?line=3&lg=2 http://www.bus-service…

  18. RUMMIEBOY avatar

    Re: Bus service from Chania to Paleochora

    by RUMMIEBOY 07 October 2010

    The summer timetable shown here- http://www.cretetravel.com/Bus_schedules/Chania_Rethymno.htm- has the last bus leaving at 4 p.m. If your…

  19. brotherleelove avatar

    RE: Crete: Bus schedule Chania to Paleochora

    by brotherleelove 05 September 2010

    http://www.bus-service-crete-ktel.com/timetabledet.php?line=3&lg=2 Hania - Palaeochora Daily 05:00 08:30 12:45 16:00 Price = 6,80 €…

  20. grains avatar

    Crete: Bus schedule Chania to Paleochora

    by grains 05 September 2010

    Does anyone have up-to-date info on buses on Crete? Specifically I need to know what times the bus goes from Chania to Paleochora on…

  21. anaven avatar

    RE: Whether in October and S/C accomodation on Crete

    by anaven 04 September 2010

    I reccoment you to stay in north especially Chania or Rethymno area. The sea is warmer in Chania than in Paleohora. I stayed in Vafes…

  22. Baz_Faz avatar

    RE: spring in Greece

    by Baz_Faz 21 August 2010

    This year we spent the last week of January and the whole of February in Paleochora, southwest Crete. We loved it. It was out of season…

  23. ifigeniaki avatar

    Re: Which Greek Island

    by ifigeniaki 12 August 2010

    I suggest you visit Crete. It is a place that I am sure that you will have a great time. I visited Crete this summer and I had the best…

  24. cat4nat avatar

    RE: Crete, the beach, a guitar...

    by cat4nat 29 July 2010

    As suggested Kissamos, Xerokabos and Paleochora are all very nice places and not very touristy; and I'd like to add Myrtos (near Ierapetra)…

  25. brotherleelove avatar

    RE: Crete, the beach, a guitar...

    by brotherleelove 29 July 2010

    The southwestern coastline is quiet, Chora Sfakion - Loutro - Agia Roumeli - Sougia - Paleochora, and there's an island offshore, Gavdos,…

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