Crete

Cretans will tell you that everyone in the whole world is from Crete. After all, it is the birthplace of Zeus who was the creator of the human race. Crete is quite beautiful with its endless coastline, beaches and snow capped peaks rising in the background.

We visited Elafonisi Beach, which was one of the prettier beaches we have seen. It is famous for its shallow water and interconnected beaches where you walk through the shallow waters, yes I braved the ocean and lived to tell the tale:), from one patch of beach to another. Quite beautiful. There’s a nice little hike that circles all the beaches. We had two leisurely days there with a hotel overlooking the ocean.

We also stayed in Chania, close to the Old Port. Seemingly all the waters surrounding Greece are crystal clear. There is a lighthouse that was originally built in the 1530’s and a mosque dating back to the Ottoman Empire.

We were also there for Easter where all the restaurants were roasting two lambs Asado style, which brought me back to Argentina. Overall it’s a gorgeous port with tons of the usual touristy restaurants, bars, shops…and well worth the visit. We know head to NaxosLæs mere