Voyager Info Crete

01/11/2026

31/10/2026

Thank you for another wonderful summer season!
As the summer has come to an end and our fleet returns home for their winter maintenance, we want to take a moment to say a massive THANK YOU to all our amazing clients! 😎
We are grateful you chose us to be a part of your summer vacations, road trips, and wonderful adventures this year. Handing over the keys and seeing your holiday excitement made our job enjoyable and fun.
We are already getting everything ready behind the scenes to welcome you back next year with even better service.
We wish you all a fantastic winter season, and we can't wait to get you back on the road next summer! 🚗☀️
Share your favorite holiday photos of Crete with our rental car in the comments below! 👇📸

30/10/2026

Plateau Askifou is located 50km south of Chania, in one of the nicest and most authentic areas of the White Mountains. The wild mountains around and the serenity of the valley, form a magnificent landscape all year round. In winter the plateau is dressed in white many times, since the altitude is around 1200 meters, while in summer it's a haven of green and cool temperatures.
The plateau brings a lake in mind from above and its name means “cup” in ancient Greek, because of its shape. Askifou has four small villages with few inhabitants, most of them being shepherds. Some also work in tourism, since the main road connecting Sfakia with Chania runs through the plateau. So, here you will find some traditional taverns and hotels.
During the period of the great revolutions in Crete against the Ottomans, a battle took place on the remote plateau, where the rebels of Sfakia defeated the Turkish army (1821). However, in 1823, the Turks returned and destroyed the villages.
Next to the village of Goni, there is a large hill at the top with the ruins of two Turkish castles. The Koules of Askifou, as they are called, were built by the Turks in the late 19th century to control the passage to Sfakia. The southern edge of the Askifou plateau is the starting point of the imposing Imbros Gorge.
A few miles west of Askifou, two smaller plateaus, Tavri and Niatos, were formed. It is worth visiting the village of Kares and its small War Museum by Georgios Hatzidakis. The museum displays a variety of weapons dating back to 1770, with the majority from World War II.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Askyfou Plateau cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/plateaus-and-planes/askyfou-plateau-sfakia

29/10/2026

The archaeological site of Malia lies close to the north coast of Crete, about 3km east of Malia, beside the wetland and beach of Potamos. An important Minoan city developed here around the third-largest palatial complex on the island.
The palatial centre of Malia is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the serial property “Minoan Palatial Centres”, together with Knossos, Phaistos, Zakros, Zominthos and Kydonia.
The ancient name of the Minoan city at Malia remains unknown. Several identifications with cities mentioned in ancient written sources have been proposed, but none has been confirmed with certainty.
A later mythological tradition associated the area with Sarpedon, brother of Minos and son of Zeus and Europa. According to the myth, Sarpedon was expelled by Minos and took refuge in Lycia in Asia Minor. His connection with the Palace of Malia belongs to tradition and is not confirmed by inscriptions from the site.
The Minoan city and palace
The area of Malia was inhabited from the Prepalatial period. The first great palace was built around 1900 BC and destroyed around 1700 BC. A new palatial complex was then constructed over the earlier remains and forms the principal structure visible today.
The New Palace covered approximately 7,500 square metres. It was arranged around a large rectangular central court and consisted of four main wings. An organised but relatively dispersed town extended around it, with neighbourhoods, streets, large houses, workshops and cemeteries.
The palace contained administrative and religious areas, magazines, workshops, assembly halls, residential spaces and sophisticated water-management installations. The large magazines with their storage jars demonstrate the collection and redistribution of agricultural products, while the workshops provide evidence of organised craft production.
The palace was destroyed around 1450 BC, during the period when many Minoan centres across Crete came to an end. Unlike Knossos, Malia was not reoccupied as a palatial centre. Its abandonment helped preserve its ground plan and much of its architecture without extensive later construction.
The excavations
During the late 19th century, the area west of the palace attracted treasure hunters after small gold objects were discovered there. The location became known as Chrysolakkos, meaning “gold pit”. Uncontrolled digging caused the loss of valuable archaeological information and an unknown number of objects.
The first systematic excavation of the palace was carried out in 1915 by the archaeologist Joseph Hatzidakis. From the early 1920s onward, research was undertaken by the French School at Athens, which continues to study the city, palace and cemeteries of Malia.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Malia Palace cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/history-of-crete/archaeological-sites-in-crete/minoan-times-palaces-and-sites/malia-minoan-palace

28/10/2026

Today, October 28th, Greece stands united to celebrate Ochi Day (Oxi Day)—a national holiday with a profound historical meaning. 🏛️📜
In the early morning hours of October 28, 1940, Greece was given an ultimatum: hand over strategic locations to the Italian army, or face war. The answer was an unconditional "No". This 'No' was fiercely backed by the entire population, showing the world the true power of unity and courage.
Ochi Day is much more than just a day off with beautiful parades. It is an annual reminder of the fight for freedom, human dignity, and the refusal to bow down to oppression.
Xronia Polla, Greece! 🇬🇷❤️

27/10/2026

Omalos is located 38km south of Chania at an altitude ranging from 1,040 to 1,250 meters, surrounded by the high peaks of the White Mountains. The plateau is particularly beautiful in the winter, when it is frequently covered by snow. At older times, the plateau of Omalos was the shelter of the locals and the base of rebels during the two and a half centuries of the Turkish occupation, but also during all other wars against invaders. Moreover, locals grew grain and potatoes and there were many shepherd huts and "mitata" (cheese-dairies) where the marvelous cheese of the area was produced. During the German occupation in the Second World War, a small airport was also operating in Omalos for a short time.
Today, Omalos, and specifically Xiloskalo (1250m), is the starting point for the thousands of visitors of the famous 18km long Samaria Gorge. In Xyloskalo you’ll see the forest guard kiosk and the information center (museum like) about the White Mountains and the National Park of Samaria.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Omalos Plateau cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/plateaus-and-planes/omalos-plateau-chania

26/10/2026

Castel del Corner or fort Paleochora is located on the hill Kastelos south of the village Katalagari, province Pediada, at an area full of olive trees and vineyards. According to tradition, it was built by the Byzantine emperor Nicephorus Phocas after the liberation of Crete by the Arabs in 961 AD. During the Venetian rule, the castle belonged to the Venetian family of Cornaro (Corner) and controlled their feud land. Almost nothing survives today, except a part of the enclosure and the foundations of the buildings.
A few meters to the west there are many w**e presses, carved into the soft limestone, which were possibly used since the Minoan Era. During the Venetian rule, like many places in Crete, this placed produced large quantities of the w**e variety Malvasia, one of the most famous w**es in the Medieval Europe.
Just off the courtyard there is the small church of the Life-Giving Spring (Zoodohos Pigi), with murals preserved in very poor condition. A similar fortress with w**e presses and a temple dedicated to Life Giving Spring is the fortress Melissa near the village Agios Thomas.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Castel del Corner cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/history-of-crete/forts-and-castles-on-crete/castel-del-corner-kornaros-fort-katalagari

25/10/2026

The monastery of Kera Eleoussa is located next to the village Voritsio and belongs to the monastery of Agarathos. The monastery is built on a hill at three different levels, because of the slope.
It is a Venetian monastery with fortress architecture, with its embrasures having survived. The main gate with its triangular pediment leads to a small courtyard where you meet the stable and the pantry. From there, a staircase leads to the central courtyard, surrounded by the monks' cells, an olive oil mill and the w**e press. There is also a second gate on the south side, leading to the village Charaso.
The main church of the monastery was built on an older temple, as proved by a stone pillar in the courtyard. Inside the church there are two tombs of monks and another at the entrance of the temple. At the entrance of the church there was a marble reservoir, part of which is exposed today in the museum of St. Catherine (in Heraklion).
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Monastery of Kera Eleousa cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/religious-monuments-on-crete/monasteries-in-crete/monastery-of-kera-eleousa

23/10/2026

The beach of Agiannis or Agios Ioannis (i.e. Saint John) in Gavdos island is located 4km west of Sarakiniko beach. You can reach it either by bus starting from Karave (the harbor of Gavdos), or by walking about one hour from Sarakiniko. The beauty of the beach and the surrounding region cannot be reflected within the lines of this text. It is not surprising that the Discovery Channel has ranked Agiannis as the second best beach in the world after one beach in Hawaii. Indeed, Agiannis is a stunning secluded sandy beach, in a wild African-looking landscape.
There are only sand dunes, beautiful rocks, pines and junipers around. The beach is not organized, but there is a small tavern - mini market nearby. The sea is shallow and the water is incredibly clear. Certainly, a visit will convince you that this wonderful place is one of the most beautiful in the globe. Of course, naturism in such a peaceful place is allowed but you will be less exposed in the neighboring beach of Lavrakas. You can also camp here, provided that you respect the fragile environment and the protected junipers.
The beach of Agios Ioannis is named after the chapel of St. John. Around the church and the hill of the area, ruins of ancient buildings and carved tanks have been extracted. On the beach, there are remains of a Roman building. North and west of the beach there is the beautiful juniper-wood, called Kedrodasos, which is of great ecological significance. North of the cedarwood, as locals mistakenly call, there is a Hellenistic cemetery, which has been designated as an archaeological site. There are have been found 20 carved graves, unfortunately all plundered and looted.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Agiannis beach cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/sea-tourism/west-crete-beaches/gavdos-beaches/agiannis-beach-gavdos

22/10/2026

Souda is located 41km southwest of Rethymno city, just 3km east of the resort of Plakias. Don’t confuse it with the Souda Bay, the natural port of Chania city. It is actually the last beach of the beachfront of Plakias, called Yialia, which starts at Shinaria, several kilometers away. Souda is located at the exit of a small green valley that is run by the small river Finikas, which has water all year round. Along the river and in several places of the area, there are colonies of the native Cretan palm trees of Theophrastus, making Souda one of the most important reserves for the species.
In front of this magnificent scenery, a beautiful beach with sand is stretched, loved by all visitors. This love often turns to hatred, when the north winds blowing in the area raise the sand and sandblast the swimmers. Today’s landscape does not remind anything of the secluded paradise of 90s, when a narrow dirt track lead here, running along a rocky shore and you could find only a few nudists on the beach. The nudists insist on coming, but do not feel as comfortable as before. Today the road is paved and the beach is organized. There are umbrellas and showers, while the area has several taverns and rooms. The beach sides are rocky, being ideal for fishing and snorkeling. Above the rocks of the east side, on the main road, there are several benches overlooking the South Cretan Sea.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Souda beach cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/sea-tourism/central-crete-beaches-rethymnon/souda-beach-plakias