I saw an arch in the see – one more nature’s wonder 🙂 on our way home yesterday, it’s not so far from our hotel, so we decided to go to this place, to look at this wonder .
Here is a small and cozy beach with 1 tiny shop – boat 🙂
Enjoying waves!
Еhat small arch on the right! hmm it’s quiet far away, even in reality. You can’t go closer, but probably it could be reached by boat! We’ll do it later! Will take a boat trip to get closer.
Back on our way! Ready for new adventures!! Astonishing views on or way.
We are going to Chania prefecture today!
We reached our destination spot in 40 minutes 🙂
It’s lake Kournas, the only freshwater lake in Crete, lying in a valley surrounded with gorgeous mountains.
We’ve heard that there are a lot of turtles here:)
There are free car parking areas near the lake.
We rent pedalo on the lake and took a voyage around the lake.
Small pedalo cost 7 euro/hour, a bit bigger one – we took like this one ( you have a lot of space for your stuff (for 3-4 person) – 12 euros.
So we are ready to chase turtles!
There is no turtles in the middle of the lake!
Off cause you have another opportunities here)
Jump, swim, repeat! 🙂
You have to pedal over to the opposite side of the lake to see turtles!.
Water is so clear, just be patient! + you can throw some bread in the water, to attract turtles :)(take some bread/chips with you if you are chasing them :))
We are lucky! We saw turtles, crabs, different kinds of birds…
We spent 1,5 hour on the water and we are waiting for our meal 🙂
There are lot taverns near the lake and sometime you’ll have company ) legendary Greek cats 🙂
The landscape is lovely and relaxing
Don’t miss to buy a souvenirs from the pottery workshops, they sell their own handicrafts as well as other touristic stuff 🙂
We are in a small town Georgioupoli, it was on our way and I knew that there is a small beautiful chapel, so we decided to visit it.
Appropriate shoes recommended 😉 narrow boulder path + mind for crabs!!! there will be a lot of small ones on your way 🙂
A small charming white chapel in the middle of the sea.
Quiet place, sound of waves.. take your time!
and we are almost reached Seitan Limania Beach!
Probably it was the curviest road we’ve ever done!
It starts here – near the small chapel. The last chance to make a U-turn:)
No words to describe these feelings 🙂 these crazy curves! Hope you will enjoy.
Drive careful while descending!
Finally parking place!!
Don’t leave you stuff on the bike:) there are some curious goats hunting for leftovers around 🙂
There are a steep path to the beach, may be hard for small kids (take the south path). The beach is lovely, but pretty small and busy in a peak season:)
If you are looking for adventures – Seitan Limania beach is for you!
It was so green , so we thought that it’s a park on our way – so we decided to go closer.
We were surprised, it’s not a a park, it’s a Suda bay war cemetery! It was founded in 1941 Suda bay.
A place worthy to respect. So beautifully kept.
We keep going and exploring new places and our next stop is Venetian castle – Fortezza of Rethymno
The construction of the castle started in 1571. Entrance fee is 4 euro.
Is a unique monument on the hill of Palaiokastro in the heart of the city.
For the most stunning views of the sea /harbor visit it at sunset:)
Views are really fabulous from up here!
Today fortress hosts art exhibition. As well there are summer events ongoing nowadays.
It’s fun to poke around the ramparts, palm trees and remaining buildings 🙂
We are back to the hotel to enjoy one more beautiful sunset in Crete 🙂
Tomorrow will be new day, new dreams and new emotions:)
See you tomorrow 🙂
The journey to be continued…
Don’t sit at home. Travel! Travel with me! 🙂 Meaww!
Next day….Day 6. Gramvousa and Balos boat cruise.
Previous day…Day 4. The Lassithi Plateau. Homo sapiens museum. Cave of Zeus. Agios Nikolaos.
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