Dag 7
A short visit to Heraklion
2. juli 2019, Grækenland ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Typical capital: busy noisy dirty. Pretty sure we were short changed for our lunch. Shame after the really nice treatment we have had during the rest of our visit.
2. juli 2019, Grækenland ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Typical capital: busy noisy dirty. Pretty sure we were short changed for our lunch. Shame after the really nice treatment we have had during the rest of our visit.
GrækenlandCreteDimos HeraklionBendevísHeraklion Archaeological Museum35°20’20” N 25°8’13” E 2. juli 2019, Grækenland ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
The main reason for coming here. Wonderful and breathtaking display of Neolithic and Minoan artefacts.
GrækenlandCreteDimos HeraklionKnosós35°17’53” N 25°9’41” E
GrækenlandCreteDimos RethymnoPaliá Póli RethymnouNeratzes mosque35°22’10” N 24°28’25” E
3. juli 2019, Grækenland ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Amazing work created by one local woman, Chrysi Angelidaki, and preserved in the local museum.
GrækenlandCreteDimos MylopotamosPánormosÓrmos Panórmou35°25’7” N 24°41’26” E 3. juli 2019, Grækenland ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Crete's third largest city after Heraklion and Chania. Another pretty port with many Venetian remains.
GrækenlandCreteChaniaChania Old TownLiménas Chaníon35°30’32” N 24°0’50” E
3. juli 2019, Grækenland ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
GrækenlandCreteDimos ApokoronasDimitroulianáLímni Kourná35°19’49” N 24°16’34” E 4. juli 2019, Grækenland ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
GrækenlandCreteDimos FaistosÁgios Ioánnis PyrgiotíssisFaistós35°3’8” N 24°48’53” E 5. juli 2019, Grækenland ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
The earliest palace (1900-1700 BC) was built on deposits from the Neolithic and early Minoan period (3000-2000 BC). This was partly replaced in 1700 BC until abandoned in 1450 BC.
GrækenlandCreteDimos AmariAmári35°13’37” N 24°39’3” E 5. juli 2019, Grækenland ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
The remote Amari valley, overlooked by Mount Idi, is one of Crete's most scenic areas, dotted with churches, olive groves and vineyards.
GrækenlandCreteChaniaKatsifarianá35°29’43” N 24°2’49” E 6. juli 2019, Grækenland ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Thousands of cafes and many, many delightful small bakeries. Went on a wine tasting to learn about the many indigenous grapes that grow on this island.
