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New Maps of Crete

Posted by Peter on 2008-03-08 (message id=3345 )

I have read the book but don't have it for reference. If you post a list of place names I can tell you which maps you need. See more of this discussion:New Maps of Crete Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

New Maps of Crete

Posted by Jonathan Huston on 2008-03-08 (message id=3344 )

Dear Peter I am an Australian WW2 enthusuast, who along with some seasoned english trekkers will be re-eancting the fame route of the abduction of General Kreipe as led by Patrick Leigh Fermor in 1944. We commence the journey on April 14 and finish late April. Are you familiar with the route and journey? What maps would you recommend and how would I acquire them to navigate this route? Essentially which maps would best cover the acreage of interest? I can send the key points of interest for your info, if you are unaware of the route? I look forward to hearing from you soon - or indeed any other enthusiast who has knowledge of the route? Kind regards Jonathan Huston Perth, Australia. See more of this discussion:New Maps of Crete Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE

Posted by manolis on 2007-10-19 (message id=3049 )

More informations about Odysseia stables you can find from horseriding,gr See more of this discussion:Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE

Posted by manolis on 2007-10-19 (message id=3048 )

Odysseia stables are close to Hersonissos in Crete in a nice are with quality horses and many diferent panoramic rides. See more of this discussion:Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE

Posted by cella on 2007-08-14 (message id=958 )

1. does anyone know where there are great riding stables at in crete? 2. where is odysseia stables at? 3. where can i get riding clothes from in crete? 4. does anyone know where there is a riding stable in breachture? See more of this discussion:Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE

Posted by cella on 2007-08-14 (message id=957 )

can you tell me where this beautiful ridinng place is ! thankyou ! See more of this discussion:Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE

Posted by Sam on 2007-07-26 (message id=956 )

I just came back from Crete where we went on a night tour that took us into the mountains on horse back, it was a great treck and the view was just amazing! As we made our way back to the ranch on the 3 hour round trip the sun begain to set over the olive and grape trees, and the smell was wonderful. The people who ran the trip were also great fun, and very kind to the guests and horses. The place really had a family feel about it, the staff were happy to talk to the guests from all over the world while a pack of puppies ran around the kids feet, it really was fantastic for the adults and kids. We also had a lovely meal included in the price as well where the wine was free flowing and the food was wonderful! I would really recommend this tour. I'm not 100\% sure of what the company is called because we bought it as an excursion on a package holiday. I think it was called Horses Hersonissos as that is where the company is based, but if this isn't its name I'm quite sure they have adverts all over the island, including in the shops that sell day trips to tourists. And I'm quite sure if you are staying at a hotel this trip will be offered to you anyway, regardless of where you are staying because they seem to pick people up from most places in the island. Or they might have a website if you google them. Sorry I can't be anymore help to you! See more of this discussion:Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: E4 path through Crete

Posted by Peter on 2007-07-11 (message id=1017 )

I walked almost all the paths in the book as circular routes, but these were then split into the individual sections as they can then be arranged together in different ways. Some used the local bus service to get to the starting point on the road from Plakias to Rethimnon, and then each follows a different route back to Plakias. See more of this discussion:Re: E4 path through Crete Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: E4 path through Crete

Posted by Bjørn Michelsen on 2007-07-11 (message id=1016 )

Hello, We visit Crete in May and reed your book about walking in the nature of Crete. It was a very informative book, but we lacked tip how we could come back to the starting point from some of the routs you tell about, bus, taxi or another possibilities. Are some of the walking distances in the book tour and retour? See more of this discussion:Re: E4 path through Crete Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Naturist Beaches in Eastern Crete

Posted by Alana on 2007-07-09 (message id=853 )

Does anyone know of naturist beaches east of Heraklion, either on north or south coasts. Thanks See more of this discussion:Naturist Beaches in Eastern Crete Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: Welcome to Crete

Posted by Petra on 2007-07-05 (message id=918 )

Dear Peter, thank you for this interesting site. I spent a fortnight in Plakias this June with my husband and seven year old son, we hiked every day in the surroundings and we did a lot of the walks you recommend (to Selia, to Mirthios, to Finikas Monastery, Timeos Stavros from Lefkogia, Plakias to quiet beaches, the aqueduct road, to the Preveli monastery via Gianiou etc.). It took us three attempts to find the Finikas Monastery, it was difficult to find but worth it. We have also walked the length of the Kourtaliotiko gorge which is really beautiful, and our son especially enjoyed the short but spectacular walk across the cliff from Skineria Beach to Amoudi. We are from a country with a long tradition of hiking and all hiking trails here are very well marked so it took us some time to get used to trails which sometimes end in some thorny bushes or by a fence but in the end we really enjoyed the walks among olive groves during which we met only a handful of other tourists. I have already started to think about other possible places for similar holidays, can you recommend something? All best, Petra See more of this discussion:Re: Welcome to Crete Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Tis Agapis Maheria

Posted by Maria on 2007-06-28 (message id=856 )

The actual village is not filmed in Crete its just out of Athens on a little island called Poros. I hope i have helped. Regards Maria See more of this discussion:Tis Agapis Maheria Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE

Posted by kayleigh on 2007-06-16 (message id=955 )

does anyone know of any horse riding trips in north east crete?(no heraklion or hersonisos) 2-4 hours would be ideal as we are not yet experianced riders if so then could you give the website many thanks , kayleigh See more of this discussion:Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE

Posted by Jane Curbishley on 2007-06-09 (message id=954 )

Does anyone know of any good horse riding schools near Kissamos or Tavronitis? We are planning to move to north-west Crete in a couple of years and I need to be near horses!! (I have used Zoraida near Georgiopoulis, which is excellent but too far away, as is Zoraida near Chania). Thanks. See more of this discussion:Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: Bicycle Hire

Posted by Jones Byrd on 2007-06-09 (message id=925 )

I'll be in Chania June 15-18, hiking June 16. I too would like to rent a road bicycle on June 17. If you get information, please forward. All I've found is motorcycle info. Thx. See more of this discussion:Re: Bicycle Hire Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE

Posted by linda schembri on 2007-05-30 (message id=953 )

I am told that there is a horse farm in Crete which also provides accomadation for young people with autism and learning difficulties.Please do you know the name and web address? Thank you See more of this discussion:Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: E4 between Sougia and Agia Roumeli

Posted by Polo on 2007-05-24 (message id=901 )

For Tripiti gorge, just have a look at this adresse http://www.carto.net/andre.mw/photos/2005/05/03_gorge_tripiti_crete_sud/ See more of this discussion:Re: E4 between Sougia and Agia Roumeli Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

gramvoussa

Posted by christine on 2007-05-24 (message id=852 )

Le 20 aout jusqu'au 11 septembre nous séjournons à plakias. sur votre site, j'ai noté quelques belles ballades, mais je souhaiterais voir gramvoussa et elafonissi que me conseiller vous See more of this discussion:gramvoussa Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

driving to crete in motorhome witha dog from uk

Posted by jennifer short on 2007-05-19 (message id=902 )

has anyone any idea how to do it with a dog and a motorhome? I have heard of ferries that you take a motorhome onboard and live on it until you arrive at your destination. Is their a ferry of this type from Ancona to Crete via the port of Piraeus? Has anyone any idea of the cost and duration of the trip?I am thinking of doing this trip begining of June this year (2007) See more of this discussion:driving to crete in motorhome witha dog from uk Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: Welcome to Crete

Posted by Wies Wouda on 2007-05-17 (message id=846 )

We did a lot of walking around Plakias. Thanks for making this website Peter. We noticed a few changes while we were there. When you do the walk from Plakias to Sellia there's a roadblock up the hill. Some earth moved over the road and you have to be very carefull there. The first time we tried to find the Finikas monastry, we didn't find it. We had to buy a local map and found out that the description was a bit poor. The chapel is very pretty. They also restored it at the outside. When we went back to Plakias. we wanted to visit Geronimo's outside Souda Bay. Well, it doesn't excist anymore. Just a barking dog. So if you're thirsty, go down to Souda beach. See more of this discussion:Re: Welcome to Crete Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE

Posted by Sabine Fragakis on 2007-05-15 (message id=952 )

Dear Maria, If you have any question about the Lassithi Trek or The Odysseia Stables you can sent them to Hippofun -at- otenet.gr, you will get a quick and private answer. If you are riding for 1 year, your experience is not enough for the Lassithi Trek and you will not enjoy your holiday. It is a heavy trek which is even for experienced riders tiring with 6 to 7 hours a day in the saddle. We will advise you to do a stationairy horse riding holiday with 2 or 4 hours horse riding a day outside or in combination with horse riding lessons in the arena. For sure you will enjoy this much more. For more info look at http://www.HorseRiding.gr or http://www.CountryHotel.gr. Best regards, Sabine See more of this discussion:Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: E4 path through Crete

Posted by Tom Heydon on 2007-05-12 (message id=1015 )

Hi Interesting Books: Sunflower Landscapes Western Crete: ISBN 1-85691-188-8 Crete - The White Mountains (a Cicerone Guide) ISBN1-85284-298-9 Crete West (Rother Walking Guide) ISBN 3-7633-4803-4 Between The Seas (A Quiet Walk Through Crete) ISBN 1-85619-188-5 Maps None of them are up to OS standard but the best I have found are by Harms Verlag. I have only used the Western Crete ones. 1:80,000 scale ISBN 3-927468-11-8 1:100,000 scale ISBN 3-927468-16-9 We have walked from Elafonisi to Sougia, a section of the E4 from the Kalergi Refuge to Melindau. From Ormalos down the Samaria Gorge then along the coastal path to Hora Sfakion. Up the Imbros Gorge then along the road through Asfendou to Kalikratis to follow the Gorge down to Frango Kastelli. Some of the parts between Marble Beach and Hora Sfakion may be difficult for vertigo sufferers. Other interseting gorge walks while in the area are the Aradina Gorge (Marble Beach), Inlingias Gorge, Anapoli Gorge (Hora Sfakion) and Asfendos Gorge (Asfendou). I hope this is useful for someone. Tom See more of this discussion:Re: E4 path through Crete Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: E4 between Sougia and Agia Roumeli

Posted by Fran on 2007-05-09 (message id=900 )

Hi all, the E4 between between Sougia and Agia Roumeli is a wonderful walk without serious problems for an experienced alpinist. I did it in 2005 (from Sougia to AR) and in 2006 (the opposite direction). The most important point is water; I took six liters with me. More challenging is the Tripiti gorge leading from Tripiti to the Gingilos saddle - does anybody have details about this? Greetings, Fran See more of this discussion:Re: E4 between Sougia and Agia Roumeli Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: E4 between Sougia and Agia Roumeli

Posted by cross on 2007-05-09 (message id=899 )

Hi out there, can anybody provide scanned copies of the German Abwehrcard and of the new greek cards (may be the one of the army). Pls. send it by email. Which of these describe all possibilities for water intake. Are there any that cover the track from tripiti gorge to the Gingilos saddle (Samaria Gorge). This is an advanced track I would like to walk. Most of the hikers had to abort, since they couldn't find the path and were running out of supplies!! Many thanks, Cross See more of this discussion:Re: E4 between Sougia and Agia Roumeli Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Tis Agapis Maheria

Posted by Despina on 2007-05-06 (message id=855 )

Tis Agapis Maheria" is a Greek TV drama series (seen on Antenna channel). Would anyone know where in Crete it is filmed? Is there an additional filming location somewhere else in Greece? Thanking you in advance, Despina See more of this discussion:Tis Agapis Maheria Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE

Posted by Maria on 2007-05-01 (message id=951 )

Hello Odysseia Stables! I would like to do the Lassithi trail, but I have only been taking lessons for 1 year (since May 2006 to present) and I can trot and canter but I am not an experienced rider. In order to be able to do the guided Lassithi trail, how experienced do I need to be? Thank you! See more of this discussion:Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: E4 between Sougia and Agia Roumeli

Posted by stefano on 2007-04-25 (message id=898 )

Dear Peter, do you remenber the Italian guys you met in Katsiveli last year? well, we'll back in a few days (from 19 to 26 of may). We start from palehora and then sougia, roumeli, samarias gorge, kallergi, katsiveli, askifou... Are you on the withe mountains? If no or if I are wrong and you're not the "same" wild Peter, best whishes to you, and thanks for usefull comments I've read on this forum. See more of this discussion:Re: E4 between Sougia and Agia Roumeli Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE

Posted by Martina on 2007-04-24 (message id=950 )

We are on the south of Crete near Matala and near by the famous Como-beach. Our horse-farm Melanouri is now 9 years working and we have many regular customers. We offer many differant walks and you can find more information on our website www.melanouri.com See more of this discussion:Re: HORSE-RIDING ON CRETE Post a reply to this message, or post a new topic Your Name: Your Email: Subject: In reply to message (delete if not applicable): Security Code:

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