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Gulf of Mesara

A South Crete Luxury Villa Offers Remarkable Seafront Living

A remarkable villa on Crete's southern coast offers stunning design, a fabulous location, and the perfect repose from the island's busy and…

Crete’s 2022 Summer: Already Burning With Fun

Crete is already buzzing with travelers intent on experiencing a summer to remember. Here are a few of them at…

Crete: Birthplace of the Wild Goddess of the Hunt

On Crete, there is a legend, a god or goddess, or a myth around every bend in the road or…

The Best Crete Beaches: Kommos on the Gulf of Mesara

One of our favorite places on Crete is the area around amazing Kommos Beach (or Komos) where few tourists visit.

Crete Offers Vacationers 117 Blue Flag Beaches for Summer 2020

The International Blue Flag Program has announced 117 Crete beaches as Blue Flag designated seaside attractions for 2020.

A Magnificent Crete Journey to Bunga Bunga – No Less

A trip to find a beach cafe called "Bunga Bunga" leads to other Crete discoveries in Summer 2020.

Crete’s Hidden Treasures: The Paximadia Islands

Instagram shares and some history of the amazing Paximadia Islands in the Gulf of Mesara in south Crete.

Exploring Kokkinos Pyrgos: The Forgotten Gem of Mesara

A day trip from our home in Heraklion to a quaint little touristic village of Kokkinos Pyrgos proves once again the…