Saradari Sea Food Restaurant, Hersonissos Coves & some pics I took on the beach today.

SARADARI /// SEA FOOD RESTAURANT /// HERSONISSOS CRETE

After the introduction of Saradari Sea Food Restaurant, I've included some pics that I took today on the beach at Saradari, Agios Giorgios/Saint George. Thanks and enjoy! :-)

Taken from their Facebook page.

Saradari restaurant is situated 1.5 klm from the center of the port of Hersonisos, away from the hustle and bustle of the town.
It is the best recommendation for a wonderful meal, overlooking the infinite blue waters.
Without stress about where to park your car, you can enjoy a dip in the clear sea at a beach of unique beauty, from early in the day. 
We can even serve snacks and drinks on the beach while respecting the natural environment. 
In addition, Saradari is ideal for all kinds of happenings from birthday parties to more formal events like christening and wedding receptions due to the fact that the old church of Saint George is very close by.
We take pride of the careful attention given to our choice of the finest ingredients and menu suggestions. 
Our menu includes delicious sea food, Greek cuisine and grilled meats. 
For all these reason Saradari makes the difference.
We are open all day and evening.

Taken from their Facebook page.

Fishfood restaurant Saradari
Agiou Georgiou /// Hersonisos (Saradari area)
T.K. 70014, Herakleion, Crete

Greece

T. +30 28970 25375
F. +30 28970 25375
E. kordonisj@yahoo.gr

click on map to enlarge

Taken from their Facebook page.

http://www.saradari.com/?lang=en


Here are some pics I took today on the beach at Saradari, Agios Giorgos/Saint George. Enjoy!

The umbrella is dirty, but the sea is perfect, he, he.

Hersonissos Coves

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

How can one not smile in such surroundings!?...

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.

Big "children" & small children love this place! he, he.

On the base of the Cape Sarandaris, you'll find the amazing beach of Sarandaris Cape, maybe the nicest and mostly protected (from winds) beach in Hersonissos area. It is a sandy beach with shallow water and vivid blue colors. The beach is not too crowded because climbing down from the whitish limestone cliffs is needed to access that. However, it surely deserves a visit. This is our favorite beach in Hersonissos area.

Ania & Foteini showing us how it's done.

Most believe that naturist beaches are found only on the remote coasts of southern Crete. However, this is not absolute and Hersonissos is one of these exceptions. Indeed, just next to the beach at the base of Sarandaris Cape, there is a second nudist beach well protected by high cliffs and prying eyes. The sand here alternates with rocks and water is always calm. It is a very good choice for swimming and isolation. To get here you have to follow the main road that runs alongside the coves and heads to Anisaras. At the point where the road changes direction, vertical to the shore, keep going straight in the dirt track. After 50 meters you will find the beach below your right hand. Climbing is necessary as well, or you can walk along the coast from the beach of Sarandari.

Dreamscape!

Immediately, after the nudist beach there is the amazing beach of Sarandari (this is actually known as Sarandari, as this is the most popular beach in Sarandaris area), which is the first sand-only beach of the area. A short trail leads to the beach, which starts from the main road. The water in Sarandari is shallow and the sand is fine, perfect for kids. On the beach there are umbrellas, sunbeds and a small canteen. A common problem of the beach is the seaweeds that gather there.

Does such a place actually exist on this planet!?

Immediately after Sarandari and adjacent to the coastal road, you will find the beach of Giofyri, with the tall concrete wall surrounding it. The beach has white coarse sand (some people call it “rice”), has deeper waters than Sarandari and its bottom is quite rocky. The beach is very well organized with umbrellas and sunbeds, and gets crowded.

I kid you not!

From Giofyri, if you head to the east along the coast road, you will see numerous very small and narrow beaches, where the sand is combined with white rocks and the water color has beautiful blue hues. The same scenery continues till the point where the road changes direction and you meet the hotel of Creta Maris. From there you can walk along the coast until you reach the large and wide beach in front of the hotel, ending at the port of Hersonissos, near the hill of Kastri. It is very well organized with sun beds and umbrellas, water sports and tennis beach volley. As you head towards the harbor, it gets busier and more vulnerable to winds. Lastly, after the hotel, the seaside road reappears and runs along the coastline to the port. The road is full with shops, cafes and restaurants.

You'll never get bored here...

Even if you do not want to swim in the Coves, an afternoon stroll from Port to the Cape of Sarandaris is a unique experience. Do not forget your camera, in order to take pictures of the chapel of St. George in Sarandaris and the magical views of Hersonissos Bay. Moreover, in the port of Hersonissos it is worth walking to the lighthouse and visiting the church of Agia Paraskevi, a part of which is built into the rock. On Kastri Hill there are findings of an early Christian church, with many mosaics in good condition.

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

Just a few more pictures to go... thank you for your pattience and I hope it was worth your while. :-)

Ania enjoying the crystal clear sea.

Endless fun!

Self-promotion, he, he.

Diva!

Till next time then, cheers!

http://www.saradari.com/?lang=en

Recent pictures

From a different angle.

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! :-)