North from Ravdouha, by kayak
After what seemed weeks of summer winds (typical for Paleochora in August and September), the Meteo forecast promised a calm Monday with still Read more
A Walk from Olive Tree Cottages (Circular From Paleochora)
Once upon a time, after a stressful spring and summer, Lynne and I booked a package holiday with UK Freelance Holidays, to “quieter Crete”, in a Read more
Searching for Kalamydes
It started with an enquiry from Barry, who had heard of possible Roman remains called Kalamyda, close to Paleochora, did I know anything about Read more
Kantanos Churches Walk
Ascension of Christ Last year's Christmas Puzzle (see 'Explore' – Dec 2017) featured several churches in our local villages, among them in Read more
Papadiana to Sougia
It's July in Crete, very hot, and only …. “ Mad fools and Englishmen go out in the midday sun “ Unless of course, someone recommends a walk Read more
Kallergi Mountain Refuge
Pachnes from Xyloscala Whilst the ascent of Gingilos, 1,974m, is a reasonably straightforward ascent from Xyloscala * (see Explore ! Read more
Tripiti – Sougia On The E4 Path
View to Sougia As promised last November, here's another section of the E4 path through Crete, and to complement the walk from Tripiti to Agia Read more
A Spring Walk Around Moustakos
There are several requirements necessary for a consummate Spring walk in Crete. Wild flowers of course, with sweet-scented blossom Read more
E4 path – Lissos to Paleochora
Except for the perennially popular Samaria Gorge, the most walked route in our area is the section of the E4 long-distance path from Sougia Read more
Chasing Paleochora Waterfalls
It's debatable whether summer or winter is the best time to see waterfalls. In summer, if there's a shady pool below a fall, it's invigorating Read more
A Little Further Above Kantanos
There are those who can study maps for hours on end, looking at paths and trails crossing ridges, reaching mountain summits and descending Read more
Paleochora Christmas Puzzle 2017
Welcome to the 100th. Explore! article (more about this right at the end). It is fitting that this milestone falls in December, as loyal readers Read moreTo see more posts, choose the link or the archive month from the sidebar
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