When to Visit Crete

The island is a perfect destination all year round. Summers are long and dry, with temperatures that can be quite high during the months of July and August. This is the peak season and therefore the island tends to be packed with tourists. Accommodation can be hard to find and somewhat expensive if you do […]

Most Beautiful Beaches in Crete (Our Top 10)

The Greek island of Crete is home to some of the country’s most spectacular beaches. With over 100km of coastline, there’s a beach here for everyone – from dramatic cliff beaches to vast sands and striking coves. So if you’re lucky enough to be planning a trip to Crete, here are the 10 of the […]

Hiking Samaria Gorge

The Samaria Gorge – Crete’s most famous hiking route – is a magnet for tens of thousands of visitors each year, and the most popular months – July and August – witness a thousand people a day filing down the 12.8km gorge. The whole walk is 16km, including the last leg to the village of Aghia […]

Our New Website

We’ve launched our new website! We’re extremely pleased to announce the launch of our new website! We decided that it was time for a fresh new look to accompany our updated logo, and I’m sure you’ll agree the result is fantastic! We wanted to make your experience as smooth and seamless as possible, and so […]

Nightlife in Stalis: Bars & Clubs

While the nightlife in Stalis, Crete might not be as hedonistic as the scene in neighboring Malia, Stalis isn’t a resort for the clubbing crowd. Aimed squarely at families and couples, it offers old-school Greek charm, with a beautiful, golden-sand beach and some excellent attractions. However, just because the clientele is different, it doesn’t mean […]

Things to do in Stailis

One of Crete’s most well-known and popular destinations, Stalida or commonly referred to as Stalis is central, convenient, and is known for its long, beautiful, family-friendly-beach. The region is full of attractions of all kinds- adventure, nature, culture, and quality beach time. It also has every convenience, from many full-service beaches to plenty of family-friendly tavernas. This is […]

Explore Stalis

Stalis (also known as Stalida) is one of the numerous resorts that have sprung up along the coast between the major towns of Heraklion and Aghios Nikolaos. In the past decade or so, relentless development has seen what was once a village in its own right become an extension of neighboring Malia, so that the two are now […]

What To Do in Crete (Our Top 5)

There are hundreds of great things to do in Crete, from beach hopping to rip-roaring adventures, eating your way through the mouthwatering Cretan diet, or splurging in the wine scenario of the island. It wasn’t easy narrowing this list down, but here are my top 5 choices for things to see and do on a stunning […]