CRETE FOR 2

is widely known as the 'cradle of civilisation' and is the natural meeting point for the varied cultures from East and West and is probably best known as the home of the famous 'Minoans'. Crete offers the intrepid traveller a multitude of opportunities to rediscover the island's rich history, culture and heritage through visiting its myriad of archaeological, historical and cultural treasures.

Although now part of Greece for many years, present day Cretans are still a fiercly proud, independent and extremely generous people. It is almost impossible to repay the unsoliceted gestures of friendship that are bestowed upon you, even moreso if you try to speak a few words of Greek! Remember to say YASSAS! (hello/goodbye).

Crete is a wonderous place for touring - north, south, east or west - there will be something to suit every need: Great fresh food abounds, archaeology & history to 'die for', sandy beches, mountain ranges, bustling towns and cities and quiet villages that time has almost forgotten.

Crete has it all! - What are you waiting for?

IT'S ALL GREEK TO ME? - a few words to try:

Yassas (hello and/or goodbye)
Yammas (cheers, often heard in tavernas)
Kalimera (good morning)
Kalispera (good evening)
Kalinichta (good night)
Efcharisto (thank you)
Parakalo (please)
Krassi (wine - aspro or levkos=white + kokkino=red)
Nehro (water)
Raki (local fire water, often given free after a taverna meal!)
Psomi (bread)
Psari (fish)
Kreas (meat, Arni/lamb, Hirino/pork, Kotopoulo/chicken)
To Logariasmo parakalo? (the bill please?).

MUST DO's...

• Milatos Cave (underground church & scene of Turkish Massacre)
• Boat to Spinalonga (leper colony till 1950's) and new Mega TV series "To Nisi" (The Island)
• Neapolis (typical Cretan working town - street market Thursday)
• Agios Nikolaos (tourist town, lovely harbour, museum & good food)
• Lassithi Plateau (fantastic scenery + traditional villages)
• Heraklion (bustling Capital - fantastic museums)
• South Coast (east - west - lots to see & do)
• Channia - lovely Venetian fortress town
• War Graves Cemetary at Souda Bay
• Minoan Heritage - Knossos & a myriad of archaeological delights.