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Her favoutite spot Sarandari, Agios Georgios/Saint George (Hersonissos).

 Hersonissos Coves

The Coves of Hersonissos are located 27km east of Heraklion, starting from Cape Sarandaris and continuing to the east till the harbour of Hersonissos. They are really beautiful beaches with calm waters, since Cape Sarandaris protects them from the northwest winds. Access to all coves is easy and the surrounding area is well developed. The busy Hersonissos town is within walking distance, but if you want to stay at night close to the coves, there are several bars and cafes. Let’s now see the beaches, starting from the west.

The westernmost beach that you will find here is not actually a beach, but a large smooth dock from where you can dive. It is located on the west part of the rocky Cape Sarandaris, near the picturesque chapel of St. George. Close to the picturesque chapel, there is a staircase leading to the rock. On the rock, you might see the umbrellas of the nearby hotels. Swimming along the rocks is a great experience, as this place is a very good choice for snorkeling...

http://www.cretanbeaches.com/Beaches/Heraklion/hersonisos-coves/

She can spend the whole day like this, no problem!

Being a bit creative, he, he.

Breathtaking sights!



Ready for action!

You don't get tired of looking at scenes like this...

The village of Sissi

Sissi is located 40 km from Iraklionand 25 km from Agios Nikolaos, near to all the places you should see but yet quiet and calm. 
The landscape is well balanced between sea and mountains. The sea is warm and calm and there are small, clean and romantic beaches. 
There are paths for people who love biking and for those who prefer walking there are the beautiful roads of the village and the wonderful lanscape around Sisi where they can enjoy the contact with nature. The visitor can enjoy the Cretan way of life, as Sisi is small, hospitable and quiet, but full of life. It offers accommodation that serves all tastes, with hotels of every category (rooms, studios, apartments) with 3500 available beds, and a camping. In Sisi there are many small hotels with family character, who are characterized by the warm relationships between the personnel and the guests. There are also various stores and services that cover every need and suit to every pocket...


http://www.interkriti.org/visits/sisi.html

I took this at Sissi, quite special!

The small and picturesque port of Sisi looks like a big natural swimming pool and is ideal for walks by the sea. In the port there is the picturesque anchorage of the amateur fishermen where they moor their boats, as Sisi has lots of fishing places.

http://www.interkriti.org/visits/sisi.html

Foteini having one of her moments...

Enigmatic port of Sissi!

This too is at the port of this seaside village.

The many faces of Crete...

You won't want to leave this place!

Everything you look at is a snapshot, he, he.

Our trusted yellow steed, a scooter is good enough. But if you can afford or want a jeep, go for it, you won't regret it.

How about a coffee? "Frappe," iced coffee the Greek way, is my favourite for Summer.

Quite rocky I'd say, in some places.

Foteini told me to take this shot, she was amazed by all the little fish swimming around.

There are some interesting old buildings.

Very picturesque!

Foteini was also impressed by it.

Beautiful, isn't it!?

Foteini asked me to take this shot, just from a different angle and less sky, so I repeated the process with my next attempt.

Here it is, after my second attempt and I hope that Foteini likes it.

This is on the way back from Sissi to Anissaras. I was impressed by the size of the flag! Notice the little stall selling bannanas, etc.

Oh yes, I was going from Heraklion to Anissaras (West to East) and I ended up going South for some strange reason and got lost!

Got lost as I said, but the Sunset was magic!

This is in Hersonissos and it reads: "Freedom needs virtue and boldness."

Anissaras and you can see Dia islet on the horizon.

Just bits and pieces, he, he.

Our cat Asia and her little ones.

This is Smoky or Blacky, she follows me around.

Took a break here, I was walking from Anissaras to Hersonissos.

Agia Annas/Saint Anna

A peaceful scene in Anissaras.

Hot and nice!

Fooling around.

Took a smoke break here, I was walking from Anissaras to Analipsi.

Analipsis is roughly 24 kilometres east of Heraklion, shortly after Gouves and before Anissaras. It is also known as Analipsis Hersonissou, as it is very close to the seaside resort of Hersonissos.

Analipsis is built along a long road, running over a kilometre from the old Heraklion - Agios Nikolaos National Road down to the beach.

http://www.explorecrete.com/crete-east/analipsis.html

Analipseos, the main Church of Analipsi.

The village of Analipsi is found approximately 20 km east from the city of Heraklion, the Capital of the island of Crete and only 5 minutes (by car that is [my insert]) from the popular tourist resort of Hersonissos. It is very easy to reach even if it's your first time because of the New Highway from Heraklion to Gouves. After Gouves you have to continue for 5 km more on the Old Highway, so as to reach the village.

http://www.analipsi-village.gr/site/index.php/en/villagelocation

 Oh well, I hope you enjoyed the tour as much as I did? I hope to see you around again... Keep well. Goodbye! :-)

the "real" Crete

Zorbas Tavern in Analipsi, Hersonissos

Zorbas Tavern

Traditional Cretan Food!

Analipsi - Hersonissos

Phone: +30 28970/21512; Mobile: +306946542238

You'll be pleasantly surprised if you go and eat at Zorbas Tavern, the food is good! The owner, George is an excellent host, tending to your every need. There are a lot of interesting things to eat and drink, the atmosphere is great and George and his son, Dimitri are friendly and very interesting to talk to.

You must try the Starters (Meze in Greek), two people can try a whole range of Starters/Meze, different plates and you don't even have to eat a main course meal. Trying various plates of Starters for two people costs Euros 22 and you can pick and choose what you want. It's a great deal! Don't forget to drink Calypso afterwards, it's a nice coffee liquer drink with cream, need I say anymore.

Traditional Cretan Food

The Greek Salad and Tzatziki was outstanding and the White Wine went down well

With the owner George standing holding one of their specialities

 

The owner George and his son, Dimitris

George presenting one of his many menu signs in different languages

 There's cars and bikes to see too, all on display! You can chat to George, he knows a lot about the region and is an expert guide for hikes. So as you can see it's not only about the food...

We arrived with our yellow rented scooter. The impressive black B.M.W you see, is on display  (apparently it costs Euros 20, 000! It's not for sale, though)

This 1953 Audi is also on display opposite the Restaurant

 The Restaurant is close to the main Church Analipsi and Maria Hotel. If you're on the coast, just walk up a bit towards the village and after a little while you'll find the place quite easilly.

Ad taken from www.ko-go.gr

Pic taken from guide.analipsis.com

Comments by other people:

Kathleen and Roger, rated with 5 stars

Other Thoughts: George took us on a great tour of the island to explore its plants and terraine. Loved it!

Pros: Great food. Great company. George is a wonderful host. Very knowledgeable about Crete and all its natural wonders. We'd highly recommend a visit and a stay!

Cons: We have non. Convenient and friendly.

http://guide.analipsis.com/Taverns/ZORBAS.html

Postcard Pictures: The lost city of Atlantis

Postcard Pictures: The lost city of Atlantis: The  picturesque fishing village of Elounda on the Gulf of Korfos  in Eastern Crete embraces its vivid  Minoan, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ven...

It boasts the sunken remains of the lost Minoan city of Olous; the remains of a Byzantine chapel, Venetian salt flats and French feats of engineering.

A small stone bridge over a canal (Poros) links the mainland with a seven kilometer isthmus - the Spinalonga Peninsular,  colloquially named Kolokythia  (zucchini in Greek).

The canal was built by the French Army in 1897 in order to link the Gulf of Mirabello Bay with Korfos Bay.

 

Turn right at the Poros past two old windmills and head behind the little church to a 4th Century Byzantine church. All that remains is a beautiful mosaic floor featuring dolphins frolicking in the bay.

 

 
Folklore suggests that Olous may in fact be the lost city of Atlantis, and when the waters of the bay are calm, it is possible to snorkel over the walls to explore the sunken the remains.


 http://postcardpictures.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/lost-city-of-atlantis.html