Showing posts with label Crete. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crete. Show all posts

Friday, March 11, 2016

4 Beautiful Beaches on Crete, Greece

by Laura Bianchini

Greece is famous for its gorgeous beaches – swimming in crystal clear waters surrounded by the beautiful colors of the Aegean will make anyone feel new again. And Crete in particular has some of the most stunning beaches in all of Greece – from small coves to long stretches of fine white sand, lagoons and inlets with shallow water leading to deserted islands and soft pink sand.

We’ve explored many of Crete’s beaches and have chosen four of our favorite ones in western Crete to share with you. We often take day trips to visit these during our yoga holidays and one afternoon during the yoga week we practice a sunset yoga class on one of these stunning beaches – heavenly!

But whether you’re in Crete for a yoga retreat or just for a visit, these beaches are definitely worth a day trip.

Monday, March 23, 2015

Top 4 Things to See in Crete

by Laura Bianchini

Crete is bathed with sunshine and warm weather for many months of the year, making it the perfect place to visit especially in May and October, when it’s not too crowded and it still feels like summer. The temperature at that time is warm enough to go swimming and have dinner in the lovely outdoor squares, but not too hot to be unbearable – and the perfect time to enjoy a luxury yoga retreat. The largest of the Greek islands, Crete is full of beautiful beaches, amazing historic sites, breathtaking gorges and charming fishing villages.

Here are the 4 Must-See Places in Crete recommended by people who know the island well and love going back every year: