I’m already planning a return trip. I love this place the way I love Turkey. It’s probably not coincidental since Crete was occupied by the Turks (Ottomans) until a little over 100 years ago. It’s got everything we love:
Cats, of course. The kids are in cat heaven. Friendly strays all over the place.
Beautiful old buildings
walking paths
Blue skies and oceans
places to hike
gorgeous vistas
grapes and other plant life growing everywhere we look (including overhead at lunch)
the harbor
more cats
and goats
beaches
swimming
and relaxing
Just a taste of our first 24 hours. Loving our time away!