The Car Rental Stop journal
Loutro is a small coastal settlement in the Chania region, with whitewashed buildings following the curve of a sheltered bay beneath the mountains. It is reached by boat or on foot, not by road. The area is associated…
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As you drive along the stunning coastline of Crete, there is one beach that stands out among the rest – Falasarna Beach. With its crystal clear waters and golden sands, it is no wonder that Falasarna Beach is…
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Preveli beach lies at the mouth of the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, east of Plakias and south of Rethymno. The river and its palm-lined banks give the landscape a distinctive character. The Cretan date palms are part of a sensitive…
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Matala is one of the best-known coastal villages in the Heraklion region. Its beach, rock-cut caves and association with the counterculture of the 1960s and 1970s give it a distinctive atmosphere. You can drive there from Heraklion, then…
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Lake Kournas lies near the village of Kournas and Georgioupoli, below the foothills of the White Mountains. Its freshwater setting offers a change from the coast and makes it a pleasant stop on a journey through western Crete.
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Balos lagoon lies in northwestern Crete near the Gramvousa peninsula and the small Tigani peninsula. The nearby island of Imeri Gramvousa is known for its Venetian fortress. These are distinct places, often combined on a boat excursion from…
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