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C i t i e s   a n d   v i l l a g e s   i n   C r e t e


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Crete: Site Map
Crete

is the largest Greek island, and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean. Four big mountain massifs form the landscape, three of them having numerous summits of more than 2,000 meters height.
 
First traces of settlement date back to before 6000 B.C. Crete had it's first flowering period during the Minoan Age from about 3000 till 1100 B.C.

Since then it was almost permanently occupied by foreign forces and hat a second flowering period during the Venetian Era from 1204 till 1645 A.D.

The Turkish occupation endet in 1898 and Crete joined the Greek Republik in 1913.
Ida massif: View from Melambes - Copyright (c) 2006 Ingo H. Dietrich
 
Kastelli Kissamos: View of the town and the bay from East - Copyright (c) 2004 Ingo H. Dietrich
Kastelli Kissamos Short portrait of the port town of Kastelli Kissamos in Crete view town portrait

lies in the western part of the bay of the same name, in the Far West of Crete's north coast.

On the scene there is everything what makes a genuine Cretan small town complete: Restaurants, tavernas, street cafes, doctors' offices, pharmacies, a small hospital, post and bank offices, a high school, supermarkets and shops of many kind.
 
Aghia Marina Short portrait of the coastal village of Aghia Marina in Crete view village portrait

is a village in the eastern half of the bay of Hania, some 8 kms west of the city on a small peninsula, just opposite to Thodorou island.

The bigger hotel sites of the region concentrate here and in the neighbouring village of Platanias, followed by wide ranging gastronomic, sports and leisure facilities.
Aghia Marina: Gardens behind hotel Thodorou - Copyright (c) 2007 Ingo H. Dietrich
 
Hania: Port entrance and Thodorou island - Copyright (c) 2007 Ingo H. Dietrich
Hania Short portrait of the port town of Hania on the island of Crete view town portrait

on the western north coast of Crete is the capital of the governmental district of the same name, and after Iraklion the island's second biggest city.

West of the old harbour basin there is the Venetian old town which today includes many small hotels and tavernas. Balconies which were fixed subsequently, and the minaret by the church of Aghios Nicolaos remind to the Turkish occupation.
 
Georgioupolis Short portrait of the fishing village of Georgioupolis in Crete view village portrait

is a former fishing-village at the western end of the bay of Rethymnon. Established around the old village center are apartments and hotels that offer a variety of choice and size.

In the village center and by the port there is a number of restful cafes and restaurants. The original Mediterranean style can still be felt today.
Georgioupolis: Fishing-boat leaving the port - Copyright (c) 2007 Ingo H. Dietrich
 
Rethymnon: The fortress with evening light - Copyright (c) 2004 Ingo H. Dietrich
Rethymnon Short portrait of the port town of Rethymnon on the island of Crete view town portrait

on Crete's north coast is the capital of the governmental district of the same name. It ranks as the island's cultural center and gives home to several museums, to the philosopical branch of the University of Crete, and other facilities.

The town's landmark is the Fortezza, a fortress from the Venetian period (1211 - 1646), standing on an exposed rock that reaches into the bay.
 
Spili Short portrait of Spili Town on the island of Crete view town portrait

is a small town counting only approx. 700 inhabitants. The surroundings are composed of particularly exciting landscapes. Mt. Vorisis (878 meters) towers above Spili, and the town itself is said to be most picturesque.

In the town center, lifestyle is expressively relaxed. A Venetian style fountain with 25 water-spitting lionheads is the town's landmark.
Spili: The lions fountain - Copyright (c) 2006 Ingo H. Dietrich
 
Plakias: Eastern beach - Copyright (c) 2006 Ingo H. Dietrich
Plakias Short portrait of the fishing village of Plakias in Crete view village portrait

is an old fishing village on the south coast of the district of Rethymnon. It is known to individual tourists for some years, but still rather untouched by mass tourism.

Around the port and further eastward along the sandy beach which lines the bay are some smaller hotels and apartment facilities.
 
Platanias Rethymnou Short portrait of the coastal village of Platanias in Crete view village portrait

is one of the villages along the bay of Rethymnon where the touristic life of the region concentrates. The sandy beach spreads in both directions over a total distance of 15 kms.

The village is frequently also called "Platanes" and even a sign by one of the village entrances shows this name.
Platanias (Rethymnon): View over the beach towards the bay of Rethymnon - Copyright (c) 2008 Ingo H. Dietrich
 
Maroulas: West side with evening light - Copyright (c) 2008 Ingo H. Dietrich
Maroulas Short portrait of the mountain village of Maroulas in Crete view village portrait

is a picturesque medieval village on a slope above the bay of Rethymnon. Two watchtowers from the times of the Venetian occupation make the village's skyline in front of the Ida mountains.

In the village center there is a kafenion, a herb shop, and the taverna of Papas Nikos who is the local priest.
 
Adelianos Campos Short portrait of the coastal village of Adelianos Campos in Crete view village portrait

means "the plains of Adele", and Adele is a village above the eastern half of the bay of Rethymnon. So Adelianos Campos is the flat areal between the village and the coast.

The soil is of poor quality, but there is a mile-long sandy beach. Therefore, the local farmers decided already many years ago to grow hotels rather than olives.
Adelianos Campos: Westward view from the beach - Copyright (c) 2006 Ingo H. Dietrich
 
Pighianos Campos: View of the Rethymnon Bay from the beach - Copyright (c) 2006 Ingo H. Dietrich
Pighianos Campos Short portrait of the coastal village of Pighianos Campos in Crete view village portrait

has only one bigger hotel resort and some medium-size ones, but in exchange there are several friendly private apartment facilities which mostly have their own swimming pools.

By the main road there are tavernas, supermarkets, car rentals, bistros and ATM machines, and the shops and restaurants on the scene are prepared for the demands of individual tourism.
 
Panormo Short portrait of the fishing village of Panormo in Crete view village portrait

was the port of the ancient town of Eleftherna which is 22 kms to the south. It has a small excavation site, and a fortification from the Venetian era.

In the village center as well as around the port there is today a number of apartment facilities, tavernas and shops which have adapted to the needs of a rather relaxed way of tourism.
Panormo: View of the port - Copyright (c) 2006 Ingo H. Dietrich
 
Bali: Southern beach - Copyright (c) 2004 Ingo H. Dietrich
Bali Short portrait of the fishing village of Bali in Crete view village portrait

is a former fishing village on the island's central north coast.

It is reported from old times that the village formerly had a different name. They say that during the era of the Turkish occupation, a Bey fell in love with the beauty of the fishing village and changed it's name into "Bali" as he was a lover of South Sea novels.
 
Anoghia Short portrait of the mountain village of Anoghia in Crete view village portrait

is not only Crete's biggest mountain village, but with an altitude of 710 to 790 meters above sea level also one of the highest of the island.

The people of Anoghia were allways highly respected for their musical tradition and all over Crete they have a reputation for their excellent dancers and folkloristic musicians. Some of the best families of musicians come from here.
Museum
 
A treasure of the village is a tiny private museum that exhibits outstanding objects of the painter and sculptor Alkibiades Skoulas.
 
Aghia Pelaghia: Boats in the bay - Copyright (c) 2004 Ingo H. Dietrich
Aghia Pelaghia Short portrait of the fishing village of Aghia Pelaghia in Crete view village portrait

is a former fishing village on the central north coast of Crete, 18 kms west of Iraklion. It lies on the slope of an peninsula in a sheltered bay which is divided into several smaller bays by spits of land.

Restaurants, tavernas, bars and shops nowadays row up in the center by the old fishing-port.
 
Aghios Nicolaos Short portrait of the port town of Aghios Nicolaos in Crete view town portrait

is the capital of the governmental district of Lassithi. The inhabitants managed to preserve the original Mediterranean lifestyle, which mainly determines the character of the tavernas and kafenions around lake Voulismeni.

Even being a visitor, one can sit and watch for hours how time goes by.
Aghios Nicolaos: Port and Dikti mountains - Copyright (c) 2006 Ingo H. Dietrich
 
Ierapetra: Shore promenade - Copyright (c) 2007 Ingo H. Dietrich
Ierapetra Short portrait of the port town of Ierapetra on the island of Crete view town portrait

is Europe's southernmost town. It lies in the Far East of Crete's south coast and is the fourth biggest town of the island.

Kato Mera, the old town of Ierapetra, is of typical Mediterranean flair and has many small shops and workshops where hand-made souvenirs of many kind are on offer.
 
Sitia Short portrait of the port town of Sitia on the island of Crete view town portrait

lies in the far east of Crete's north coast. The island's easternmost town spreads from the port up the slope of Vamvakia peninsula.

The promenade that flanks the port was re-designed some years ago, and today ranks as one of Crete's most beautiful ones.
Sitia: Port and town - Copyright (c) 2007 Ingo H. Dietrich
 
Text and photos by Ingo H. Dietrich


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