Kedrodasos sits on the far southwest coast of Crete, in the Chania district, just east of the pink-sand lagoon of Elafonisi. Its name means cedar forest, and a grove of low, ancient juniper trees grows across the dunes right down to the sand. Pale sand, smooth flat rock and shallow turquoise water make it a … Read more
Chrysoskalitissa Monastery rises from a rocky outcrop above the turquoise waters of southwest Crete, its brilliant white walls gleaming against the deep blue Mediterranean. Perched in the remote Chania region, this working convent draws visitors with its legendary golden step, sweeping coastal panoramas, and serene spiritual atmosphere. The monastery stands a short drive north of … Read more
Crete holds hundreds of beaches spread across four distinct coastal regions, and each one has its own character, colour, and mood. The west shelters pink-tinged sand and turquoise lagoons, the south hides palm-lined river mouths and cliff caves, the east guards a rare palm grove, and the north lines up long organised resort sands near … Read more
Elafonisi Beach sits at the far south-west tip of Crete, where a shallow turquoise lagoon separates a low sandy islet from the mainland. Crushed shells and foraminifera tint stretches of the sand a soft pink, and a sandbar lets you wade knee-deep across the warm water to the islet. The bay is a protected nature … Read more