Documentary Island Crete
400,000 years ago under the fierceness of great geological transformations in the aan area the large island of creit emerged and began to take Shape most probably in the early but definitely in late Neolithic era we trace the first signs of habitation of the island the cave duer Stone AG critton seems to have been influenced by the arrivals of settlers in the beginning of the third millennium BC when he comes
Out of the caves and the development of the minoan civilization commences this civilization is found organized around large Palace centers the sea was the mino’s big Ally with their ships Crossing it trading and exchanging merchandise since the beginning of the second Millennium and while the civilization was at the senith of its
Fame it was the sea that delivered the final blow to this great civilization after the Fatal eruption of its volcano a milestone in the history of the island after the destruction of the minan sentes is the Advent of the aans around 1450 BC 3 and 1 half centuries later the
Dorians disembark at about 1,000 BC and spread along the island in the middle of the first century BC the Romans will occupy it and with the establishment of the bantine Empire it will become a prefecture gtis is called upon to play an important role in these times as the
Camp city of the Roman and bantine prefecture of kir Niki until 824 when it will be destroyed by the sarasin in 12:04 it will fall into the hands of the venetians and will experience the longest period of servitude to the conquerors great fortifications will be erected along the
Coastlines and the island and large cities will be endowed with elegant public and private buildings in 1669 the ottoman Turks Will Conquer it it will be liberating in 1898 and unified with Greece in 1913 at present this large island and its inhabitants experience a vast growth especially in the tourism sector enjoy their birthplace with a rare flora and FAA work the fertile soil and get all the fun that can get out of life they maintain Traditions songs music and dances follow traditional ways of living
And play on the endless blue sea dreams and hopes for the better future as their ancestors did this other world the world of the sea of the coast and Coes of the Headlands and caves of the rocky islands and eyelids we will get to know during this
Voyage the harbor of herin is the largest port in Creed and one of the largest in Greece in the Eastern Mediterranean its eastern entry makes it safer and easily accessible to the small boats at its background under the watchful ey of for coolers Nest secure the old Venetian Port of the City full
Of small and large fishing boats trol sailing and small Excursion boads the City offers many signs for the visitor to explore starting with the marina the Venetian dockyard the Church of San Tios with a special architecture the restored Venetian lodia the Town Hall Mansion St Mark’s baz Basilica morzin Fountain the
Cathedral of St Minaj the rard of Martin Ango where the TOs of elen and Nikos Kandi are found the archaeological Museum of aracan with various rear exhibits the diverse small shops that provide a taste of critton day-to-day life today the venician fortifications create an impact with the renovated
Gates and the walls that encircle the historic City also known as the great castle at a distance of 5 kilm from the center of the city lies the minan Palace of canosos the center of minan civilization and Creed heracleum city is the largest city in Creed and the administrative center of the island
Where the Public Services of the district are found the infrastructure of the city and the general area for accommodation ations and better Services has been developed to meet the needs and wants of its visitors accommodations of all kinds Hotel ins in self-catering apartments cater for different tastes and Finances welcome on board filia the strong Board of The Institute of Marine Biology and research which is ready to make the trip from the harbor of iraan heading west we living behind the safety of the harbor and we are opening out in the pelagos we have to cover about 1,50 km
Of Coastline this is the length of the Island’s Coastline excluding that of the surrounding Islands opposite heracleon lies Island deer a guard of the harbor uninhabited at present it is the natural habitat of the creton wild goat in 1976 Jack e custo and his crew conducted submarine research in the southern CES
Of the island and discovered Harbor facilities of the minoan era indicating that back at those times de was densely populated the three coves of the island agilia mesos and the smaller coves of panaya and kapar on the southern side welcome us pleasantly this is where WS anchor when strong South Wind prevent
Them from entering the harbor of aracleon AIA and M’s coves secure a safe Anchorage because the waters are smooth and the bottom of the sea is solid CER Cove lends itself to large boats due to its depth St George’s Cove is the fourth and most dangerous Cove to the West we are navigating West towards the North Coast of Creed the wide sandy beaches of copot and Amara are beaing us farewell we are Sailing by lop pamada and the technical peers for the unloading of petroleum for the oil installations here in The Cove of the large heran Bay better known as roab the new small Port of panasa has
Been constructed which is always densely occupied by all kinds of small boats to the north the natural Cove of pastro opens out the deserted Venetian Castle on the top of the southern rock towers over the bay setting course to the north and along the Deep long coastline the
Peaceful scenery of the B of panaya appears a complex of small Bay and CES in the area of Liara ow the coast line as far as the Bay of AA picturesque and immensely romantic area it combines the beauty of the coast the eyelets and the foot of mountain PES
In an appeasing to the aisle and so scenic view we are crossing Cape theas or the aori of AIA Pia and Sailing by The quain Cove of aliki or Angela and Cape AOS or stav Roos we are coming to the open Bay of for here according to toi playay the ancient city pandom
Matrion we are approaching the northern coast of brethon District sailing always West and having pass the caves of viila and the aori a small Cove ala with a small Port offers safety to small fishing and sailing boats past the aori Sailing by the coast we are arriving at Co Cati two small rocky isets peros and a
Ow The Cove that offer secure Ming and the pleasure of a clear Sea Cape kacha and the rocky iset peris reveal a diverse Coastline with small quiet coves and Rocky eyelets where the Stillness of the sea Solitude and peace are uniquely enjoyable the West Cape on course is
Petra behind it lies balik Cove we are setting a North Course for The Cove of Barley small coves rocks eyelets reefs and Lonesome beaches whose calmness and Solitude the visitor can access by a small boat the cape emerging before us past B is hondros cavos it constitutes the easternmost point of Co Panos a secure shelter for small and large boats with Comforts and refueling
Services Pano is built on the ruins of the ancient city of pan Which was the seap port of Ancient Ela our West Coast brings us to the Cape of leanos cavos Via an interesting Voyage the coast here are Steep and high up as far as cot where the long sander Beach of Brean Starts SC perivolia are coasted with extensive tourist infrastructure and lovely bries the river beds and torrents which divide them are mostly dry in Salon brethon is an intellectual City here is based the University of creed and the Vivi Academy of the Venetian era the origin of the name of the city
And its habitation is lost in prehistoric times the hill of pastro on which the Venetian Fort of for Teta is constructed overlooks the city the friendly large Port welcomes us at the far end lies protected from the whims of the weather the small Port artistically decorated under the imposing and well preserved Venetian
Fort places in the city worth a visit are the fort of fora with its renovated fortifications the beautiful found of remonte in the center of the old city the Venetian lodia housing the archaeological Museum the old narrow streets with the Mansions the neoc classic building of the district offices the sacred Monastery of
Arave departing brethon we are Sailing by the rocky Coast with its Wild Beauty the varied succession of CES rocks reefs carved by the age long Embrace of the Earth with the sea the area is called Petes by the rocky character of the area which is displayed here magnificently just before coming to the
Beach of alos bay stretches The Cove of yanii navigating by Cape korakas The Cove of almiros opens inside arms with its widespread Beach we are arriving at the safe Ming place of yor Yi a beautiful land this corner of critton Coast rich in nature reserves nurtured by The Three Rivers which maintain the
Springs and the river beds with their flow all year Round to the south of the town in the arms of the mountains lies the one and on increte Lake Kuna To the West Rises the cape theano or kealas that defines the south side of the natural Bay of suda the safest in the Mediterranean on the level Landing shaped by the two capes of alira gulf theano and camos which rise commandingly at the right of the large Gulf the
Chrisan city of aptera or aptera was constructed past the often and easy Cape of theano and at a distance of about a mile the calm Cove of TNA offers a small pae calm and clear sea inviting bers and a quiet beach on M the bay with a white
Like Stone Ship Island and the quiet deserted CES invites us for a short or a long stay the old Christian Basilica here is impressive while a trip toas and the Beautiful Villages of the area have got a lot to offered to the eye taste and the soul of the Visitor nearby to the west of town civas awaits the last cve before the large suda Bay with the added Comforts the safest anchoring in all weathers offering the procurement for refueling and general supplies the bay is shaped between the voluminous Cape of meas or Acro to the North and the coast of
Apokoronas and konas to the south in the vicinity at an unknown yet spot lay the ancient city of tanos which according to researchers was the ancient OC coronon the mountains embracing the bay create a dominant protective shield and prevent the winds from disturbing its peace giving to this SE place a
Particularly beautiful friendly and hospitable character at the mouth of the bay two small Islands welcome The Navigators they are the islands of suda or a in colos and the smaller Leon orosa or both known by the name Le sailing within the bay is not permitted largely to it being used by
The Greek Naval forces and the NATO military forces which maintain here significant installations through predetermined latitude channels any board can approach the peers of the commercial Harbor the harbor of suda cats for the merchant and passenger activity of the city of Hana the Hana district and the general Western area of the
Island the coastline extending from Mar a to the cape Mala stretches wild and impressive with Rocky elevations and uneasy sea and dangerous Coast past cape stavos cape offers a good Ming place with an inviting call for small rowing sailing and fishing boats the carved buildings on the rocky
Coast are very impressive while the Striking Mountain to the east of the settlement was used for the filming of the movie zor with the Greek directed by kakanis and starring Anthony queenn the Magnificent Cape mavi lifts The Fabulous curtain on kova the beauty and diversity of the
Coast in all the length of the bay is unsurpassed the small CS of Kuni limani tanas kalathas AOS onos and many more Anonymous PCT picturesque CES with their Waters sparkling in the dancing of the sea make navigating Majestic we are arriving at the Port of Hana a small Port serves mainly small fishing Recreation sailing rowing and tripping boards for short cruises organized from here to the island of AOS or theoru Kari menes or ciliaris at caves baa and finally to granosa Hana is the Second City of the
Island whose history is lost in the distant Legends built on the ruins of ancient kidonia its habitation has been unbroken today signaling for Centuries with its great historic existence in the time of The Venetian occupation a strong wall and many fortification Works were constructed on previous bisontine fortifications the port is protected by
A break water and opens out into two basins there are many interesting sites for the visitor at aceri the two most prominent cran politicians sofocles and elus velus rest in peace there also stands the bronze statue of cayal in the city a ride on the hor drawn carriage offers a unique experience The
Wellers Coachman can take you to the Venetian walls the Temple of s Fus the public gardens the archaeological Museum the Marine Museum the Venetian shipyards known as TS or neoria can talk to you about the great Arenal and its activities or tell you the story of FKA
Fortress can take you around the narrow streets of the old city or recommend one of the many taverns or cafas to enjoy a Savory traditional meal or Drink the departure from Hort has to be early in the morning dwn collos accompany The Voyage as far as the island of aitos or theoru on which lie the ruins of the two Venetian Fords Martis Rana scalas are a beautiful collection of sisai villages with impressive pictures on the northern
Coast of Hana District leading to the Ming place of kinari that fence of South and Western Winds and can refuel small boats in the village of Mal took place the first battle of the locals with German parachutist during the renowned Battle of Creed in the second world war an
Ancient Seaside City lay here next to kinari it was peram Oria Hora as the ancient writers recorded Agamemnon founded it after he was swept along the coast of creed with his boats on his return Journey from toy further north sailing towards Cape Spa lies the monastery of pania disas that houses the
Orthodox Academy of creed with a profuse spiritual and charitable Work the north course takes us along a playful Coastline with Rocky and smooth sessions as far as the marvelous Cove Manas or ciliary here the quaint uninhabited Cove lends itself for the enjoyment of the clear sea protected by all weather except for the Eastern winds it cannot however host large
Boats on the southern side of the Cove on the S Rising Hill the big sanctuary of G di now was Built Behind R the post Peninsula opens out the wide Bay of kis the coast of keros Andrei Amiga along the peninsula offer a calm Enchantment of the Sea while the rocky Coast promise a good catch for the lovers of the rifle Haron from the village npia with their lit
Port and sailing west on Parallel course with the sand be next to the fertile plane of kissamos we arrive at the West CO of the bay where for centuries castelli has been lying the town Bears the name of the Ford constructed by the venetians which
Lies today in Ruins on the hill the area has been inhabited since the minoan times as indicated by the archaeological findings and in early historic times it served as one of the two SE ports to the powerful Mediterranean poia only small boats can anchor here
While the main Port of the town is found at Cape cavoni from this port Coastal lines connect Creed to K and yo of Ponus Maintaining a North Coast past the port of castelli the small Cove of trillas opens out with a quainted fishing Village nesting in its arm this is the last populated area on the coastline as far as Cape vua or Kon or better known as rusa here the seaside City F was located
During the historic time the co of Val SES just for the Cape is a shelter for the small vessels here the ancient city Anan was built which flourished in the helenistic and Roman period further north stands the inhospitable agria grosa with a steep and inaccessible Coast defining the
Northernmost part of creit down south spreads IM grusa with the all weather save small port at the top of the West shore of the island the Venetian Fort was constructed the last Western fortification of Val the whims of the sea seem to have shaped this Coast the small isets the
Coes the peninsulas the caves the rocks and the S beaches combined with a prant of sea colors compos a poetic Sport with magnificent deserted Shores and Rich fishing places thean peninsula with BOS corve under the sharp gazes of yo skinners is a special stroke to the brush on the large cron picture of
Nature more to the South through quick successions of CES and caves opens out before us the cve of CIS on Cape CIS and to the South lie the ruins of acropolis and the port of the big city fasana which flourish in the historic times as the second seport of
Preser the day on top of the hill lie the remains of the cyclopian walls of the city foundations of houses with the front steps still at place and ruins of the Temple of Artemis vicinis or Poseidons L with the endless colorful sander Beach of fasana and Rapa and the
Neat Fisheries around and the rocky islands of petala and Kari at the North End of the co carved on the Rocks stands the naner of chosa sailing past storo Cove and the monastery we are heading towards one of the most beautiful and well-known shores of creed with the golden red beaches and clean Seas helli here attention is required for the safe moing of the boat any small vessel can seek refuge in the diverse beites the leward side of the co the relatively elevated Rocky islands and the small island artamis larger vessels are protected only from the Northeast strong winds as
They have to Anchor off the Cove strong Southwest winds send menacingly to this cast the largest sea waves in the Mediterranean basin bypassing Creo Cape heading east we are living behind the West Coast as the south coast of the great island is opening out before
Us the south coast line is richer in the embellishments created by the caress of the sea with long dip Shores small coves and caves gules Gorges eyelids Rocky eyelids and any kind of Wes carved by the sea in its inseparable embracement with the Land Kos C and the organized pctures of a Kaki kundura where the ancient city Cami is located and tahila giveway to poora it is the first Port after castelli where any small or middle-sized vessels drop the anchor and Refuel from the town Port there’s a schedule Fair service weather permitting to the northernmost part of Europe the island of Gabos on the hill west of town the remains of the Venetian castle castle Serino are found while the town is basing with life especially in summer it offers high standards of accommodations telecommunications health and local Services from poora the Coast as far as Cape fles is endowed with lewood coves isolated beaches and picturesque Shores many small Gorges end up at the coast forming the small aluvial Plains which pose a direct challenge to the diligence of the Locals past the cape and the Cove the ancient SE source is found while further east lies ancient sea We stay on eastern coast to the cave trip where the gorge of trip ends and where the ruins of settlement pisos are found pisos was the sea port of Ancient elos further east we are Sailing by K Cotes and right next to the ancient Tara which was an autonomous city of the cron
Hopis is opening out a year Rum Bay that ends up at the famous Samaria G where the settlement of aaum is founded today lay in ancient Tara of The Classical period it was an important spiritual center for the worship of taros Apollo in South greed and flourished in the Greek Roman period according to mythology Apollo to expiate the merer of python ad Delia sought
Refuge in Tara for cleansing rituals by the priest Carano while there Apollo head with nymph aaala the Twins filis and fil Andros who were nursed by a Cod after the beach of AOS Pablos extends the Bay of the ancient city phas that flourished and the early Byzantine era Lutro Bay closed and safe in all weather conditions is accessible from the sea with the village nested in its Farms it is a magnificently calm Recreation destination maintaining the same course we approach the CES suround H Fon from the town Port there are daily boat trips to have those the port caters
For small and mediumsized boat at the East Cove of the town there is a yuting marina currently under Construction from Horus Fon starts a peaceful Coastline that winds up at the wooded Gorge of Ambrose or nrio stretches until the beaches of frango Casto and extends onto the south coast of Eon district from frano Castello a difficult Coast with rocks and coves and Cape ceros opens out the shingle beites of
Rakino studded with rocks in NE shapes and Cape stavos that opens out to the base of myos and Plas at plas Port small boats can find shelter security and Provisions while the Bay is not safe for larger vessels the town with good infrastructure offers every kind of service to the visitor it constitutes a starting point for Scenic trips the Inland with a magnificent nature and the neighboring beaches that border It at plas it is also found the Second City by the name phas called lambon to distinguish it from Finas of anopolis fakon sailing out of plas B past Cape kakuri stretches the non Beach and a little past prev Monastery extends a splendid Beach where pre’s River empties
Into the sea through an exotic River bed the Steep Rocky coasts the difficult access from the land the palm trees that endow the river bird lush green the discreetly organized and comfortable Beach the cool water from the river bird composed a much sought after designation of the reand District the sand beach from this port to Cape Melissa is smooth and Mild sweet and hospitable from Cape Melissa opens out to the east the vast Bay of South create mesara Bay River plates called electrc in Antiquity rises in ancient citos and flows into aini Bay and through caloo for the port of the City offers safety to small and middle siiz Boats refueling with the BS that can approach the pier is relatively easy to accomplish from the port of aini small passenger boats depart daily to Ros the beach that starts from here and stretches to the South constitutes the large mesara Bay in the middle of the
Bay the New Port of cotos pigos is an ideal Ming place for small boats cinos pus is the first port on the south coast line of Ira District River Leos or europos empties into the large sandb of tiaki and flows through the Plaine of mesara passing by the hills of Min festos and
Aad west of the bay rise the uninhabited islands paximadia the little islands of the Antiquity endowed with their Legends further south towards the end of the beach Kos was constructed the Great sea port of fos The excavated ruins bear witness to the Glorious sea power of the ancient city leaving kamos behind
Sailing along the rocky Coast emerges The Cove of marala with their renowned caves vared places of helenistic and Roman times carved on the soft Limestone Rock of the north side of the Cove the bay is a natural refuge in all weathers except for South and South nor
West Winds but it does not have the capacity to provide for large and small boats except for the bare necessities the course is leading us to Litho Cape the southernmost part of cronland from which spot on we are navigating East tril C the iset papad pla AOS Pablo
Bay the rocky iset megalon are the embellishments of the coast as far as the safe Bay of K L menus the natural Bay protects small and large ships in all Weathers in recent years the Bay has been turned into a safe mine place with Mod than anchoring and refueling facilities for ocean going [Applause] ships according to Tradition at The Cove next to a pao’s cave Apo PA was wrecked when he was being transferred to Rome this event gave the cove and the cape their names this large Bay of KH menes as its name designates stretches calm and friendly as far as the rocky Island Asos
Vas and continues S as far as Cape keala which is the West Cape of landas bay after Landers Bay the coast line continues East with a diverse Line Cape antenna Bay and Cape aanes Bay shinas B liia are the most notable ulations of the coast as far as IUS Martos a little further from the coast after cap Leia Nest the monastery of kma which is swarmed with worshippers at the face of the Patron sent past a marelo CO the ecas with the homonymous village lying 10 mil away from the nearest inhabited Area the country churches of St Anthony high up on the mountain in and nikitas with the cave at Sea indicate the only human influence past a nikitas maridan coov behind Cape Kos offers protection from the north and west winds here lies a small settlement that attracts many visitors in summer to the
East opens out tutus Bay with its Charming beaches the small but safe boort that is currently being developed in toy Marina here L the ancient inos or Vinos anopolis and andropolis support the great city of prianos with one of the most significant centers of worship to the goddess of Labor in the cave of Valia a rocky beach at the mouth of river anaris succeeds two turos beaches in deratus Bay
Further east opens out Bay keratos and the village with a rich production in garden vegetables and fruits all year round the uting Rocky Hill Gatos lend its name to The Cove in the village next to Kus is arv Bay whose New Port is a safe Anchorage for small boats and The Villages fishing
Boards Arvy is the top Village in GRE in the production of banana fruits in the vicinity of the village it was built ancient Alva or Alvi and alv zus had a renowned Sanctuary here to the East and in close proximity lies village meritos with its magnificent Beach and safe Marine place
From north and west winds we have already crossed over to the southern coast of Lai District this is the most cic Coastline of Creed from mid the Sanda Beach gives its place to the endless cultivation lands and Green Houses leading to yop Petra this is the largest port on the south Coastline in creit from this boort there are daily boat trips to the opposite island of Ki or goni According to Legend first coras one of the first cor vantes arrived and inhabited the area ancient de PNA was one of the most prominent cities in historic and helenistic times and played an important part in the history of the island places worth a visit here are koues the Venetian Fort of the port
The beautiful preserved Muslim minate and the neatly decorated narrow streets of the city the trip to the island hii brings us to AOS Nicolo Bay while its coastline is mainly Rocky with small Quin Coes the highest point of the island is 27 M and gigantic self seeders compose its
Flora its coves are on the leward side of the island and offer peace and Tranquility to the Visitor I Petra Beach ends at the small escape peras from which a unique Beach painted it seems by the hand of an inspired painter opens out east from K peras as far as the opposite called C the lace Beach hides many Surprises the small elevations of the land forming picturesque beaches and sea corners of unsurpassed Beauty are admirable the variety of the coast which is mostly covered with pine trees cultivate the eye and the Heart the coasts are well-known fisheries and many locals are occupied in the fishing
Sector in the area Mia LOD is found the famous sacred mansion in which a certain piece of warship was the Holy n and the Holy Ship here it is also placed the ancient city Cinos from the eastern most cave of mrio bay Kono starts a rocky Coast which is uninhabited at its largest part as far as Cape pla only the monastery of St John’s capsus stands on its Rocky Nest high up from the Coast next to Cod Ura with a homonymous village smooth and hospitable suy and safe from the North and East Winds a mile L from the C lies 4 M High the island saroni with dangerous rocks around its Coast while kufan Island lies further East on the largest of the islands we find ancient settlements and the Roman Theater it is known that these isets were inhabited in minan times and here are still found stacks of shells sought after for the production of red Collar we are living behind a small island hum sailing North approaching the coastline of the peak Island the small islands keali anatis and cavalos known collectively with a name cavali dominate xerokambos Bay here is found the ancient city amelos that was developed in Roman and early Byzantine times the coastline from Cape trillas to the small Cove of zachus stretches with its marvelous diversities k zakas with a small aluvial
Plane on which lie the runs of the fourth minoan Palace the large city that extends on the plane was the largest minan seap port in Creed with intense trading activity with the East and North Africa The Gorge that ends up the C is called The Gorge of dead because at its
Shores were found in no un burial sides in all the extent end of the beach from copos as far as its northern end and all around CA District minan settlements with impressive findings have come to light maintaining a North Coast and crossing the quain bit hes we approach
Cape leonos where the large bait Coles starts with the beautiful quiet beaches in the clean sea on a short Eastern course we are passing by the Charming Bay plaa in Camp before Gres a small group of islands and a great fishery the here called Petras host the remains of a significant large minan
Sanctu at the top of which important findings have come to Life to to the north of grandis bay past the small Cape of pastro opens out P menus Bay one last remaining small cave with the cic coast is enter before our arrival to the unique softstone palm tree Forest the Renown f it is swarmed with thousands of bathers seeking to enjoy the Charming senting and the clean sea every summer In the next Cove behind the hill that rises in its Center lies ancient EOS the largest city of the east coast in historic Times we are sailing past the cave and we are setting on a southwest coast that will bring us to ca Bay The Voyage is magnificent and the coastline unfolds the cic Beauty opposite to the east lies the group of islands yavas or Y see n we are sailing along the cron Coastline and at Co kavi we are carefully avoiding the Reeves and Rocky Islands among which small Sandy coves Li towards the Deep tenta Bay we are then sailing past the rocky
Is at maros on the south side of the bay and finally come to Ana luucas Bay on the north side of which the seaside village Resort beus is built from anus Bay as far as the port of ctia we keeping in West Coast and sails through a succession of Rocky and Sandy
Coasts CA Bay is exposed to North and East Winds at the mouth of the peninsula that forms vakos cave stretches the present city of ctia on petus hill to the east is being excavated ancient IA the minan Forerunner of the mod City ctia is a relatively new City built in mid 19th century by a Pasha on the ruins of it destroyed by the Pirates Venetian City Kazama is the restored imposing Venetian Fortress which stands impressively on the East slope in the middle of the City the large sea port surrounded by Tavern and cafes offers beside security for the Comforts to small and large boats the city houses public local and Coastal Services fom menus Bay displays at its Northwest part the elevated cave that is safe in place for small Boats next to it opens out Papa Bay exposed to the north Haring rousa Li Village from there and after 20 minute voyage Sailing by capea with its WS we anchor at aayan’s Bay with the L coast and enjoy the sea from the next cave Castello a Charming nature behind the coastline
With an interesting geological observations accompanies us as far as MOS fishing village mlos with its Island AOS MOS encompasses another interesting destination here we can enjoy besides the beautiful landscape the history of the land we can see the BRS of the ancient city half of which is sun in the sea canel formed between the village and
The small island the minan City was destroyed with a number of other cities when the volcano of sarine Erupted we are staying on northern coast and we are sailing past mlo cave where many other surprises a Waites atlo fos and the small Port of p in this area the Steep card Coast revealed the magnitude of tragedy that took place after the explosion of the volcano in the middle
Of the second early Christian Millennium we are now sailing along the East End of the largest bay in Creed Mirella Bay the small island of Syria with a peculiar shape and the jagged Coast lines forms a safe passage to Mings for any small and large boat from leam cave the rocky iset C the small C Theo and the small Islands Cora and pilos we uncle for a while at the
Small Port of Pasa Alamos here lies the narrowest part of creed that is 8 kilm long on a straight line from ferma to aetra here is also believed to have been located the ancient city of minoa in P amamos with a rich Coast it is possible
For small boats to refuel and it is the first small organized Port after the large SE Port of ctia from the sea build on the hill we can observe Gua which is a prototype of a completed excavation of Mino settlement in Creed cruising Northwest of the small island and Cape saroni and pass called M with its peculiar shape we’re approaching is true Bay we are selling new north crossing the Bays of horo vasi amuda and many smaller organized and prees and from Cape maros cavos we are reaching the most beautiful coast of
Creed from mikoni that dominates the cover Aus ncos we are arriving at the third and largest city of laifi District Aus ncos is the cron Seven Hill it was built on the ruins of ancient L the ancient city was a SE Port of L fismen
Or menos or lii is one of the most prominent geological marvels of the area it is the famous Lagoon around which the city has been Constructed the city has a tangible tourist infrastructure and Comforts an array of small shops wellb built Coastal installations for the service of smaller and larger passenger boats and the Merchant Navy and Coastal and District Services from maros Nicos Bay Cape laora is very near as it unfolds The Marvelous coast of lunda and the islands Koka and the famous spin longer in the Gulf of alunda laid ancient city olus that lend its name to the M Town this beautiful land needs no introductions it seems the nature
Endowed with fine embellishment this part of the island where developed tourist infrastructure has become one of the finest tourist resorts in the Mediterranean the eyland of spin longer stands with its age-old Venetian armor a guard against Invaders strong winds and bad weathers to the calm Bay here until the mid 20th century were isolated medical cases of consumption from the village PLA and its small Port where often organized visits to the impressive buildings that remain
Unaffected revealing the dramas and tragedies played on the Island all the tranquility and calmness we enjoyed at lunda is lost in the effort to Cross aanes Bay local fishermen knowing all too well the waters called this a forest maners meaning always rough and never calm it is yet tempting with its natural Wilderness and peculiarities
From a forest maners to Cape castry the sea is almost unapproachable with a few exceptions of mild CES that offer shelter to small boats the only Coast that is somewhat organized is that of leas everywhere though the sea stretches deep blue clear and clean the scenic Beauty opens out as far
As Cape cavos that together with Punda form milus Bay the small Port under construction here is planned to be a yting marina the diversity of the coast in this Bay is impressive Rocky elevations small soft beaches small Embraces of the sea prolific fisheries and good tourist infrastructure the tourist product here
Appeals to middle and lower incomes as it is very much the norm for the most tourist areas in greet ancient city milatos flourished in historic and helenistic times and was completely destroyed from lians in late 3rd Century BC Homer mentions the city had taken part in the Trojan War with King
Mionis the old village of milus is further away from the coast a little higher and at the East side of the C is the cave of offerings Crossing milus Bay Mala Bay is opening out before us to the east beautifully playful Nest the seaside resort of Cissy with a safe harbor for
Small boats Charming beaches diverse nature a small fertile plane and great people awaits to show its Features further south along the Sandy coast and distance from the sea lies the third largest minan Palace in Creed the Malia Palace the name of the minan city found here has not been handed down neither can we safely extract its name in historic Times it was most probably called arari or aapis today the city is known for its fresh garden vegetables and the good tourist infrastructure as it has grown into an appealing Resort for local and foreign Visitors from the small Port of Malia daily boat trips are organized to DIA Island at the mouth of the golf next to Malia lies the Lea a village with a rabid tourist development in recent years two small shs at the mouth of the Cove require the vigilance of The Navigators
The Co in general is shallow with a sander coast and a rich organized Beach The Village offers modern Resort facilities quain tents serving a variety of local traditional dish ises hospitable and friendly residents vibrant night life and a homey atmosphere that makes it an attractive holiday destination for families her
Sonus is the last boort at the end of Malia golf fill on the ancient C Malia that was the seaport of Mighty lus or lios flourished in the helenistic and Greek r period on the hill standing west of the port lie the ruins of an old Christian Basilica with well preserved Flor
Mices the area according to the findings has been inhabited since the minan era stanas records a Temple dedicated to the crittin deity VTO Mars that is imprinted on the coins of the ancient city the city has an unbroken record of habitation except for the period of the Arab occupation
The large and luxurious hotel resorts provide a comfortable stay and its cves and course memorable seed delies the port offers safe Ming and refueling to small boards and SE crafts while there are regular boat trips to Island deer not worthy CS to the west of the
Port is far as I use your C covered with wide clear pees add an aesthetic node to the C lights sailing past Cape St George or hus we’re crossing a densely populated Coast with colorful organized pitures as far as caros Co anaras analy Wes on the coast of which the new
Aquarium thasos was built to host hundreds of sea species found in the Mediterranean Sea He the coast line is shortly cut by the abrupt natural roughness known as kak oros and continues with Tom brook or Amur Beach that is cut in half by the hill where the beautiful minoan mansion of frescos was found named after the colorful frescos excavated here all ACR
Amnos Bay anchoring is prohibited due to its close proximity to iacon airport and Seaport sailing past the small Cape of C Ro we are welcomed Again by the large Port of aracleon So unexpectedly and surprisingly as every undulation of the coast that startled us with Beauty and uniqueness as it flushed before filia’s B 12 days flew by 1,50 km of coast line crossed under the boat of our boat it feels like yesterday we left behind the large board heading west for a voyage
That might have come to an end here in memory however we keep recalling the images we enjoyed in the same manner that for hundreds of years now the waves recreate the cold and shape the history of this great Mediterranean Island
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Co-Production STUDIOΑ14 (Georgios Halabalakis) in cooperation with Region of Crete