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CHANIA POST serves as a promLight can serve as a symbol of hope, beise or reason for expecting a better cause without the future. light on (spirit) we And keep in mind have no hope - we the very short eshave no pathway Elpida “Hope” Katsarakis to guide us into the by say by T. Augustus NEA TV Journalist path of happiness; Forbes Leith on with the light on we can see hope... the path. “HOPE is the soul’s best bower Hope is the thing that gets anchor let go in good holding you through tough times. ground. Through every trial, It’s like shifting your car into through every woe, in health, a lower gear when you’re in sickness, in poverty, and in going up a mountain. want, hope, like a bright fixed So, let’s hope for a story that star of promise, shines aloft,
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it’s a new start… And I am feeling Good! Summertime, here we are. by Pandelis Spiridakis Enjoying beaches, having our gelamou.gr first tan, tasting our first ice cream… doing summer things that make us feel light and free! This is the time we start planning or at least google – checking our ideal vacation. Conde Nast Trraveller picked up the 10 best routes in Europe for a pleasant car trip. Second in the list are Rethimno and Chania. So these are great news… A convertible car is the best idea to enjoy the sun… Cote d’ Azur is the fist place and West Crete comes next! Such a wonderful place to live the summer and
make plans on the beach, under the sun. So we are really happy and lucky… On the other hand most of the half German tourists go for their annual vacations to Mayorka: 39,8 % and their second choice is Crete: 10%. This statistic shows that The Big Crete Summerdream is really hard to fall or resist! So why should anything else matters? For now LIFE IS A BEACH… that is all that matters. This is the only season that a sea splash, a dive or a simple watermelon slice can make the world smile!!! Visitors are here to live the magic, people taste the cuisine ang get nuts with the beauty of the landscape and the Cretan villages. People in Crete smile, flirt… and have fun. Fun is elixir of living more and living better. Older people here used to say “Fun is the way people invented to steal some more Happy Days”.
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Wanting it a lot , this is APOKORONAS Georgioupoli, Kavros, Vamos, Kalyves, Vrysses the great seAlso in Chania taxis, Limnoupolis Water cret… So let’s have Park and in selected cafes, businesses and shops throughout Chania Prefecture. this… A June full of that thing : “Fun… is the way people invented to steal some more Happy Days”. Bella Vita , Dolce June vita ragazzi! Make summer start in the most amazing way, your way! • • • •
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Greek air market proves very attractive to foreign carriers T hree
years after the country’s biggest airline tie-up, between Aegean and Olympic Air, the two companies were proven right when they stressed to the European Union’s competition authorities that their marriage would not hurt competition in the domestic market. The latter is now full of new players, local and foreign, despite the demise of Cyprus Airways, which had then appeared as the obvious rival. Not only is there scope for new entrants but the market is also being utilized to the full, as the rise in domestic traffic and the dynamic increase in tourism have made Athens’s links with the country’s tourism destinations particularly attractive.
This summer there will be a total of 122 weekly flights from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport to island and mainland destinations within Greece by foreign airlines, of which 14 services are new additions. Despite its constant threats to depart from Greece, Ryanair has made the most dynamic entrance into the local market. This year it has added Myconos and Corfu to its schedule, with five and three weekly flights respectively. Every week the Irish airline flies 112 domestic services out of Athens: 20 per week to Chania, 14 to Rhodes, 49 to Thessaloniki, 21 to Santorini, as well as Myconos and Corfu. Last week Barcelona-based Volotea added Myconos and Mytilene to its summer schedule, with three weekly flights to each destination. This comes in addition to its four
weekly trips from Athens to Santorini. Besides market leader Aegean, which this year serves 34 local destinations and 111 foreign ones, the domestic network also features a number of other companies, including Sky Express, Ellinair and Astra Airlines. At the same time, foreign carriers also have a strong presence at Greek destinations as they constantly increase their international links. Emirates boosted its weekly flights between Athens and Dubai from seven in 2015 to 12 this year. Delta is doubling its New York-Athens flights to reach one per day at the end of May. United Airlines, which had stopped its Athens-New York link in 2011, is now resuming the service with a
weekly connection. FlyNiki will link Austria (Vienna, Salzburg and Graz) to 17 Greek destinations. Finnair is beginning scheduled flights from Finland to Santorini, Lesvos, Zakynthos and Skiathos, while Dutch carrier Transavia is increasing its flights to Greek islands (Santorini, Rhodes, Crete, Corfu, Kos, Zakynthos etc). EasyJet is also strengthening its schedule for the summer, while British Airways is adding direct flights from London to Chania and Kalamata this year. Lufthansa resumed its services linking Munich with Heraklion on Crete and started a new one to Santorini, while on Sunday for more n ews click o n it added its Corfu weekly http://cre tepost.gr service. eKathimerini
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The 14 best Greek islands for holidays during 2016. Why Crete is in the list CRETE Best for: Antiquities, active adventures and sunshine all year round Greece’s largest island, Crete has ancient ruins, snow-capped peaks and beaches galore. Sunshine is pretty much guaranteed year round, but spring is especially lovely for rambling and sightseeing. The Minoan palace of KNOSSOS is glorious, despite the steady stream
of coach parties (go early: it opens at 8am). The 16km-long SAMARIÁ GORGE also teems with pilgrims, but there are 50 more canyons to explore, often with only the elusive kri-kri (wild goats) for company. With the exception of ELOUNDA – a pocket of bling popular with oligarchs – the north-east coast is scarred by over-development. Instead head south, where there are miles of empty sand dunes, sprinkled with SIMPLE yoga retreats such as
YOGA ROCKS at TRIOPETRA and YOGA PLUS at AGIOS PAVLOS. Or take a back-to-nature break with WILD FITNESS at MILIA, a 17th-centruy hamlet powered entirely by solar energy. Time slows almost to a standstill in the mountain villages, where locals with formidable whiskers welcome you with shots of raki (Cretan grappa) for breakfast and celebrate saints’ days with a volley of gunshots. Even the road signs are peppered with bullet holes.
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it during 2016 are highlighted by the leading travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller. CNT even quotes Lord Byron: ‘The isles of Greece, the isles of Greece, eternal summer gilds them yet…’ and comments that the poet “was on to something when he waxed lyrical about the Greek islands. But with more than 200 to choose from, which one is right for you? Here regular island-hopper RACHEL HOWARD shares her favourites… in-
cluding Crete”.
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Greece earns third place worldwide in Blue Flag certification, including 102 Cretan beaches The
European Environment Agency announced that the Greece won 430 Blue Flag awards for beaches and 9 for marinas and was ranked third worldwide for 2016 (after Spain with 588 Blue Flag beaches and Turkey with 444 Blue Flag beaches) in terms of Blue Flag certification. The agency’s annual report also evaluates the quality of the sea water. Greece has earned fourth place in Europe with regard to the quality of its bathing waters for this year, according to data published by the European Environment Agency. The report noted that 97.2 on s click ost.gr percent of areas inspected w e n re ep for mo ttp://cret were deemed to be outh standing. Over 1,500 bathing areas, including beaches, lakes and rivers, were inspected last year, out of which 1,499 were defined as top quality spots for swimming, the report said. Of the 430 Greek beaches that were awarded the Blue Flag, 102 are in Crete with Lasithi topping the number of Cretan awards.
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The new insurance reform bill and the changes it will bring Greek MPs approved a multi-bill containing a range of measures, including another by Stavros Tsihlis 1.8 billion euros in Insurance & Investment Advisor tax hikes and the framework for a vast new privatization fund, paving the way for the Eurogroup to release more loans to Athens. The new bill will bring significant changes to pensions and insurance contributions. These are some of the most important: 1) 30% pension reductions for new pensioners The reduction of up to 30% on new
main pensions occurs due to the further reduction in replacement rates at 40.7% at 40 years of insurance (instead of 45% originally proposed by the government), 60% set in Loverdos laws and 70% in previous laws. Also, it is due to the calculation of pensionable earnings throughout the working life, instead of the five highest-paid years from the last 10 for IKA. 2) What about the ongoing primary pensions? They will get a grace period of 2.5 years and will be recalculated in 2019 to reach the agreed amount. 3) National pension for all The lowest guaranteed pension of
486 euros with 15 years of insurance is terminated. A new national pension is established, which will amount to 384 euros for those who will have 20 years of insurance and more. For retirement cases with fewer years, the national pension will be lowered by 2% for every year before the 20th. 4) Insurance contributions x 3! The insurance contributions of the self-employed, merchants, shopkeepers, scientists, economists, lawyers, doctors and engineers will triple! This will significantly reduced their income, while future benefits will be reduced.
5) EKAS The so-called ‘’special pensioner’s solidarity supplement’’ (EKAS) introduced in 2002 for the lowest paid will be cancelled in 2020 6) What about the Bereavement Allowance? Stricter criteria and conditions are introduced for this category. The age limit will be 55 years. If the surviving spouse has reached the age of 52 years she is entitled to a pension for a period of three (3) years, after which the pension will be suspended until the completion of the 67th year of age. www.e-kathimerini.gr www.tanea.gr
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this... You are learning the host country language – Greek in this case – which seems by Yannis Xamonakis to give you a bit of a headache apokoronasnews.gr – admittedly, not the easiest of languages to learn - and you are caught between contrived textbook conversations and grammar examples. You want to learn functional conversational Greek so that you can start talking to your neighbours but you need to start building your specialised vocabulary. So, when it comes to casual everyday chats with the neighbours in their native language, what would be a good subject to talk about? Inquire about their work in the civil service? Ask if they n watched last night’s TV proo k r s clic re new cretepost.g o gramme? Talk about chickm r / fo http:/ ens, sheep and olive trees? I cannot really say that I had given the matter any thought before someone in the village asked me that very same question when we met for a coffee after his gruelling Greek lesson. I gave the question some consideration. My first thought went to football and politics. In the kafeneion old men often argue about their favourite political party with the enthusiasm and loyalty of football supporters. And like football supporters, who while acknowledging their leaders have not won a match for ages and that the manager is useless, they will support them to the end, as there is no alternative, given that
Jose Murinho (™) is taken. I soon rejected that idea however on the grounds that it might a) be controversial and b) demand some specialist knowledge. In any case much of the language of football, and increasingly of politics, makes use of English / Euro-speak terms so it would not much aid the acquisition of Greek language. Then, as a gust of wind blew carrier bags and sand in our direction and we both said something about the wind picking up again, I thought ‘the weather’. Strangely enough it is something that people talk about a lot at the moment and with good reason - as the weather has lately been more unpredictable than usual. In the last couple of months of what supposed to have been spring, we had dust clouds, storm force winds, untypically low temperatures and a prolonged period of very low rainfall. Thinking about it, when I wake up in the morning and look out of my window I now find myself checking the wind direction to determine which garden items will need securing and what kind of clothes to wear. Several features of the island’s geography, at the edge of the Mediterranean where several weather systems meet and make weather quite unpredictable. After a few years of expecting rain that did not arrive until a couple of days later or a clear sky that turned out to be murky, I have learnt not to be too disappointed or surprised if
the national weather forecast turns out to be inaccurate. I have also learnt that wind direction has a lot to do with it, with southerlies increasing temperature and humidity and sometimes dust and northerlies reducing temperature. Talking about the weather has the added advantage that it would strike a chord with the Greek learning British residents and visitors, as the British have a reputation for being very fond of talking about the weather. Perhaps you consider that this is a stereotypical view of the British, but a quick Google search confirms that in a recent survey, 94% of British respondents admit to having conversed about the weather in the past six hours, while 38% say they have in the past 60 minutes. But far from being the ‘last refuge of the unimaginative,’ commenting on the weather can result in getting a rich and colourful picture of local life in Crete as well as the latest forecast information, and a chance to get some information about historical weather patterns. Following the recent hurricane force winds I got in a long conversation with the owner of the builder’s yard whose roof had apparently been blown over the electricity pylons in the distance, causing a 15 hour power failure in the whole village. From our discussion I found out that the last time that there was a wind strong enough to lift roofs off was in 1966.
And with it came several interesting nostalgic anecdotes about a simpler and happier, care-free life back then. But you do not need to worry about understanding the stories. All that a novice Greek learner has to do is learn to complain: ‘it’s too hot’, it’s too cold’, it’s too wet’, it’s too windy’, and leave it to the other party to take the lead in the conversation hoping that you can pick up some words. Weather conversations have the advantage that they do not demand a full response. Indicating an occasional agreement will suffice. And yet, despite the incessant complaining from the locals, if you ask the average man in the street to describe the climate of the island, the description you will get will most likely be that of a pleasant summer’s day: “hot and sunny, clear blue skies” probably with the added proviso that winters are short and mild, so we do not worry too much about heating or insulation. And when it is cold? Wet? When the gales are howling causing damage to homes and crops? “well, is only a few days in the year. And we can cope thinking about the summer being on its way. What else can we do?” they say, acknowledging once again that the weather, just like football or politics, is controlled by forces greater than themselves that be cannot tamed or changed. Just accept what you get and believe, and hope that it will soon get better...
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Divine Impetus From
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the childlike playfulness of the Archaic Age, the teenage vitality of the Classical Era, by Panagiotis the middle aged Terpandros Zachariou sobriety of Hellenistic times, to the old age of Byzantium and the present, Greece has completed a full cultural cycle and now hopes for rejuvenation. Today, Hellenism can take inventory of what it has bequeathed to the world and enjoy its well aged culture. The aloofness of its n o former youth has been rek r s clic re new cretepost.g o placed by the knowledge m r / fo http:/ that there is nothing more permanent than the temporary state of things in the circular and elliptical movements of the universe. This knowledge is to this day manifested in the circular demotic dances of the Greeks, but mostly in the dance of the ‘loner’, the “Zebekiko”. The dance is strictly performed by a Greek man, who, improvises in circles that represent the perpetual turns of life, the eternal flux of things and their impetus. Now and then, the dancer bends at the knees and slams his palm or fist to the ground. Through this gesture he either defies the underworld and death, or reaches for the fruit of the earth. Sometimes he even knocks on the ground for Hades to open its gates; all this depending on the dancer’s mood. The word ‘Zebekis’ (unruly soldier) was used by the Turks to refer to the Greeks of Asia Minor who were conscripted in the Turkish National Guard, but it is possibly a corruption of the compound “Zeubakchikon” from Zeus and Bacchus (another name for Zeus’s son Dionysus, the god of wine and merriment). Under the inebriating influence of his son, Zeus, the ultimate patriarchic symbol, spreads his arms like the wing span of his emblem, the eagle, improvising in circles, now in ecstasy with head high and eyes closed as in a trance, and then in a state of aggression, diving towards the earth like an eagle reaching for his
prey on the soil. In fact the ‘Zeubacchikon’ may have been the very dance that the Spartans of Leonidas performed the night before their suicide stance at Thermopylae, to the dismay of the Persians who were spying on them. This dance, as well as the life cycle of the Greek world, vindicates the archaic Greeks who coined the word ‘ΘΕΟΣ’ –theós- (meaning movement, impetus, from the ancient verb θέειν… to run) to refer to God; for the divine is momentum, movement, and in that it is no different from us. If we consider that everything is in perpetual circular or elliptic ‘flux’, as is the life course of a being or a nation, then we may conclude that the divine is comprised of everything and the motion of all. The creative force, at least as far as human logic can conceive, is made up of the forces and laws of nature. Beyond
this logic, religions propound metaphysical theories to fill in the gap of knowledge. Some even claim God to be exclusively theirs. The mediating role of religions between humans and that which any given dogma considers to be God has often wreaked havoc throughout the planet. From the Roman slaughter of Christians, the persecutions of the Holy Inquisition, to the present situation in the Middle East, humanity has been plagued by the conditions laid out by the “mediators.” Those who are in need of such mediation or religious dogma make no effort or are afraid to come to terms with their own human and, therefore, divine substance.The words of a wise old man from the remote Cretan region of Sfakia still ring in my ears: “All these dogma-embracing men and women, son, shield their inadequa-
cies as undeveloped human beings in the guise of religion, poor wretches!” Perhaps the realization that we are all a part of what comprises God will imbue us with a greater sense of responsibility for the way we act in the universe. In other words, we should realize that we comprise a part of the divine impetus, the cosmic movement, as conduits of recyclable material, spirit and energy that can perpetuate the universe poetically. If we consciously functioned as particles of the divine and acted in the realm of harmony and, therefore, excellence, the whole journey would be as exhilarating as our marvelous ever-evolving world. In other words, we could live as gods! IMPETUS Oh, what the power, what the force controlled by cosmic reins! A microcosm of all things is seething in my veins. Everything around me thrives and palpitates with life. This very planet moves in tune with Zeus’s circular dance Oh, what the power that ordains infinity’s expanse! And like a god, I am a part of this eternal flux. My flesh is but a medium perpetuating space a particle of universe with which it keeps in pace. This conduit of energy interpreting a soul contributes all its entity to form a greater whole. My thought is a libation to the impetus of things, and bids my body follow in its all-inspiring wings. In motion it is sculpted like Polycleitus’s work on Grecian earth so rich in light shed by Apollo’s run, where legendary heroes act and noblest thoughts are spun. My body, mind, immortal soul all flourish in this light their impetus contributing to the eternal flame. As a Hellene, the universe in motion ‘God’ I name.
ST. THOMAS CHURCH - KEFALAS
An English Midsummer Fete in Crete? English Cream tea. What does that conjure up? The sweet fruity jam covering the thick Cornish Clotted cream on the fruit scone? The mingling tastes in the mouth? A mouthful of traditional tea as strains of gentle music waft in the warm June Cretan air? Now add to that a beautiful garden, views of the White Mountains and below glimpses of the deep blue water of Souda Bay. This is the setting for the Midsummer Fete on June 18th from 3pm until 6pm at St Thomas Church and garden. As well as eating and drinking there
St Thomas Anglican Church and garden is in Kefalas, not far from Vamos, Almyrida and Georgioupoli. You can park in the village plateia and then enjoy a brief walk through a traditional Cretan village to the Church grounds. This Midsummer Fete has free entry. All the money raised will go towards St Thomas Church. More details can be found on the church website http://www.theanglicanchurchincrete.co.uk or on Facebook will games like, “Splat the Rat”, Fish the Duck and if you have a steady hand the Buzzer game?
There will be stalls selling fine foods, locally made handicrafts, a tom bola and much much more.
Revd Canon Philip Lambert Anglican Chaplain, Crete
The magic of Minoan jewellery
Materials & Technology Initially influenced technically and artistically by Egypt and the East, in particular by the Babylonians via Syria, the Minoans, nevertheless, certainly evolved their own unique art in jewellery making. Smelting technology allowed for the refining of precious metals and Minoan jewellers possessed a full repertoire of techniques which transformed raw material into a staggering array of objects and designs. The majority of pieces were constructed by hand but such pieces as rings were often made using three-piece moulds and the lost-wax technique. Beads were sometimes made that way, allowing a certain mass production of these items. The materials utilised in the production of Minoan jewellery included metals such as gold, silver, bronze and gold-plated bronze. Semi-precious stones were used such as rock-crystal, carnelian, garnet, lapis lazuli, obsidian and red, green and yellow jasper. Amethyst was also popular and was imported from Egypt where it was no longer fashionable in jewellery, a fact which illustrates the Minoan independence of mind regarding materials and design. Faience, enamel, steatite (soapstone), ivory, shell, glass-paste and blue frit or Egyptian blue (a synthetic intermediate between faience and glass) were also at the disposal of Minoan jewellers. Gold was most probably imported
Form Jewellery took the form of diadems, necklaces, bracelets, beads (in glass, shell, semi-precious stones and in the case of gold, they often took the form of flowers such as lilies and in some cases with incised decorations or whorls added in filigree), pendants (particularly leaves, axes and cones but also animals and birds), armlets, headbands, clothes ornaments (for example wafer thin, sheet gold circles, stars and heart shapes which were sown on to garments), hair pins (two fine examples have crocus flower heads) and hair ornaments (most often in the form of gold leaves and flowers, an outstanding example of which is a large gold daisy from Mochlos), pectorals, chains (ranging from heavy gold links to very fine examples with minute rings) and earrings (solid gold bull’s heads being among the finest surviving examples). Rings were also produced in large quantities, most often in gold. They deserve special mention as they were not only decorative but also used in an administrative capacity as seals. Although there are some examples of signet rings of chalcedony, the majority consisted of a slightly convex oval gold bezel at a right-angle to a plain hoop, also of gold. Some are often too
small to be worn on a finger and were therefore probably worn as pendants. Although plain rings exist, ring bezels were most often engraved with detailed miniature scenes representing hunting, fighting, bull-leaping, goddesses, religious practices, chariots, butterflies, landscapes, plants, animals and mythical griffins. These engraved pieces also illustrate the Minoan fondness for filling the entire available surface even if figures had to be distorted in order to be accommodated. In this respect ring scenes are reminiscent of Minoan pottery decoration and fresco designs which also display similar subject matter. They were also inlaid with lapis lazuli, glass or coloured stones placed within gold cells - known as cloisonné. Rings employed as seals were used to impress soft clay or wax with a recognisable design in relief. Documents with seals would have included orders for goods, receipts, political correspondence between cities or used simply to assign responsibility. More than two hundred rings and ring impressions survive and there is evidence that some ring seals were handed down and used over generations. Occasionally, replica rings were made so that seals could be prepared by different people in different locations yet representing a single identifiable authority. Outstanding examples The oldest surviving examples of Minoan jewellery were found in tombs from the island of Mochlos, just east of Crete and date from 2300-2100 BCE. Thin sheet gold artefacts include a diadem with three ‘antennae’ and three Cretan ibexes marked out in dot-repoussé in an abstract fashion and a gold band with eyes marked out in repoussé which was probably placed over the deceased’s face. Minoan jewellery manufacture, however, reached its zenith from 1700 to
1500 BCE and two of the most splendid examples date from this period: the bee pendant and the Master of the Animals pendant; both are in gold and demonstrate the full repertoire of Minoan goldsmiths. The former was found at Malia and is in the form of two bees (possibly also wasps or hornets) rendered in great detail and realism, clutching between them a drop of honey which they are about to deposit into a circular, granulated honeycomb. Above the bees is a spherical filigree cage enclosing a solid sphere and below the pendant hang three cut out circular disks decorated with filigree and granulation. The Master of the Animals pendant is from Aegina, although research has shown it to be of Cretan origin and most probably looted in the Mycenaean period. The pendant consists of what appears to be a nature god or priest holding the neck of a water bird or goose in each for more news click on http://cre hand and is dressed in typtepost.gr ical Minoan costume - belt, loin-cloth and frontal sheath. Five disks hang from the base of the pendant. The Minoan Legacy As in other branches of the arts, the innovative designs and use of materials employed by Minoan jewellers would have a strong influence not only on surrounding contemporary Aegean communities such as in the Cycladic islands but also on the successive civilizations which superseded the Minoans, in particular the Mycenaeans from mainland Greece. Mycenaean jewellery closely followed the styles and conventions of Cretan jewellers and, although extending their subject matter to include more martial themes and displaying a greater penchant for gold, they, nevertheless, continued to represent the subjects so dear to the Minoans such as plants, flowers and wildlife. ancient.eu
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zation based on Bronze Age Crete demonstrates, as with other Minoan visual art forms, not only a sophisticated technological knowledge (in this case of metalwork) and an ingenuity of design but also a joy in vibrantly representing nature and a love of flowing, expressive, shapes and forms.
from Egypt, Anatolia or even Romania and was consequently a rare and precious commodity, undoubtedly restricted to those of a higher economic status. It was used in many forms: beaten, engraved, embossed, moulded, and punched, sometimes with stamps. Other techniques included dot repoussé, filigree (fine gold wire), inlaying, gold leaf covering and finally, granulation, where tiny spheres of gold were attached to the main piece using a mixture of glue and copper salt which when heated, transformed into pure copper, soldering the two pieces together.
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rain battering their wings the butterflies kept going. I was surprised by the strength of these ‘fragile’ insects. But again the number was only in the region of about 2 to 3 per minute (about 1% of the numbers I watched this March). These fragile insects not only have a complicated life history (including metamorphosis) but also astonish with their agility and strength.
by David Capon
I am always glad to know that people read and appreciate the articles I write. Last month’s article on migrating Painted lady butterflies produced 3 questions that have been asked by a few people. Therefore, as there are probably other readers that may have had the same queries, I thought that I would explain how I estimated the speed they were flying on the migration and how I estimated that I had seen 12,242 individuals. The other and main question was in relation to how they knew where to fly.
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Where were they going? n o After the first person asked k r s clic re new cretepost.g o m the question, I rememr / fo http:/ bered that about thirty years ago I bought a book entitled ‘Mystery of Migration’ (ISBN 0 354 04197 5) edited by Dr Robert Baker of Manchester University. In this book there are many mentions of Painted lady butterflies and there had been some research in how they managed to migrate. The research was from western Europe and the main direction of flight in spring was found to be 162° - this measurement was measured clockwise from the south. The normal compass measurement was thus 342° or very close to north, north west. This was virtually the direction of flight past my house in March. The book also recorded that no matter the strength or direction of wind the individuals would fly close to the ground – again as I observed. In the same book a lot was written about the Monarch butterfly that is associated with ‘butterfly trees’ in California and around the Gulf of Mexico. Whole trees can be covered with thousands of roosting individuals. The butterflies migrate upwards of 3,000 Km in spring and again on the return in autumn. Like many bird species, scientists have been trying to understand how these butterflies know how to migrate in the autumn as none on the migration has done the journey before. Oddly enough, on 14th April this year, a research paper was released by the University of Washington to explain the compass system used by the
Monarch butterfly. The compass system uses two pieces of information – the sun’s position on the horizon and the time of day. The butterflies use their large, complex eyes to monitor the sun’s position and they combine that with information from an internal clock based on “the rhythmic expression of key genes”. The clock is centred in the antennae and neurons transfer the information to the brain where it is integrated with the information from the eyes. If a butterfly gets blown off course or because of an obstacle, the correctional turn will be long, slow or meandering as it will not cross a ‘separation point’ that changes throughout the day. In this way the Monarchs maintain a south-westerly path in autumn. Presumably Painted Lady butterflies use a similar system. (The report appeared in Cell Reports 2016: “Neural Integration Underlying a Time-Compensated Sun Compass in the Migratory Monarch Butterfly” by (Shlizerman, Phillips-Portillo, Forger and Reppert – in case you wish to learn more). Estimate of speed The butterflies were battling against a northerly wind of over 40 Km/hour but they were flying direct. During the ‘fly-past’ I measured the amount of time in seconds that several butterflies (selected randomly) took to travel between two points. After the display was over I measured the distance between the two points and with simple arithmetic converted the speed to Km/hour. The speeds of 9 to 12 Km/hour were
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Method of estimation of numbers This is the question that intrigued most people who commented on the article. As I explained last month I am not sure how much of the migration I missed before I saw it. The butterflies were flying fast, in the same direction and not circling; although perhaps less than 1% stopped for a short period, to refuel. I therefore had a ‘set line’ across the small valley and then counted at random intervals the number of individuals crossing that line in 10 seconds (later on as the numbers decreased I increased the time period to 1 minute). No individual passed through the ‘set line’ twice. I then used the average to calculate the number I had seen. The maximum I counted in a ten second period during the first 45 minutes was 61 individuals. This equates to over 350 passing by in one minute. The average was close to 41 every ten seconds which still equates to a massive 250 individuals per minute or 15,000 per hour. So the estimate I made was prepared from simple statistical arithmetic based on the averages. Past observations I had noticed migrating Painted lady butterflies in the UK. Once I was on an iron-age hillfort in East Devonshire as the migration passed. But there were only about 30 to 40 per hour. About 2 days later I got caught in a thunderstorm on a nature reserve in Dorsetshire. Despite the torrential
Hottentot Fig – A New Pest? Like me, do you have this plant growing in your garden? It was originally introduced to the Mediterranean area for medicinal and ornamental purposes and also to try and combat soil erosion in certain areas. Its seed production rate and propagation has led it to taking over vast areas. Birdlife International advised in April that it has now joined the list of the 100 worst invasive plant species on Earth. When left to its own devices the plant will form dense carpets that are impenetrable by native plants. The plant also affects the chemical composition of the soil and affects the germination, survival and growth of native species. On an archipelago off Portugal the Hottentot fig took over most of the cavities used for nesting by Cory’s shearwater and because of the dense leaves the birds were unable to dig new nests. Volunteers have been trying to eliminate the plant from the archipelago and it is hoped that it will be eradicated by 2018 providing nesting sites for the birds and hopefully a return of many species of native plant. Our flora and ecosystems here on Crete are under so much pressure that the island could do without the spread of another non-native plant. We all need to keep this plant under control and dispose of it sensibly and definitely not at the ‘bins’ or by dumping it in the countryside. Branches can be rolled up and left to dry and die in compact areas (especially over live Hottentot fig plants) – and perhaps burned at the appropriate time of year. Unfortunately, as with my most detested plant the Bermuda Buttercup found in olive groves here, most people only see the beauty of a mass ‘carpet’ of colour.
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Survey: Greek Islands top destination in the world for solo travel
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The relaxing Greek Islands are the first holiday destination in the world for those who prefer to travel alone, according to a recent survey conducted by Solitair Holidays. The Greek islands came out on top for the most visited holiday destinations for single travellers with Turkey and Italy following closely behind. Gap year favourite India only just made it into the top 10. The complete list of the top 10 solo travel destinations around the world includes: 1 – Greek islands 2 – Turkey 3 – Italy 4 – Spain 5 – Mediterranean Tour 6 – Canary Islands 7 – Cyprus n o 8 – Cuba k c li sc .gr re new epost 9 – Egypt for mo ttp://cret h 10 – India This latest research shows that the male-dominated sun and sex on the beach cocktails and the reign of the Club 18-30 holiday is well and truly over. A surprising 72.4% of women are more likely to travel alone, compared to just 27.6% per cent of men. According to Solitair Holidays, the lone traveller is also less likely to be a 20-something backpacker on a gap year and more likely to be over the age of 50.
A huge 84% of people going solo on holiday are between the ages of 51 and 70, with only 4% under 30 years old. Holiday for singles The solo holiday is often thought thought to be a holiday for singles wanting to meet other singles, but this preconception has been debunked and most solo travellers do it by choice. Many people travelling alone are actually happily married and admit to leaving their partners at home, in exchange for the freedom of travelling alone.
Over half said they liked the adventure and excitement of new places, and the luxury of doing what they want, without having to please their partners. Whilst three quarters looked to meet new people, 34% like the independence of travelling alone. Surprising age What’s more surprising is the age people travel alone for the first time. According to the researchers 82.2% of the 1000 respondents polled had not travelled alone before the age of 41, and only 17.8% had. Sian Jones, Managing Director at
Solitair Holidays, said: “When people think of solo travel, they tend to think of people in their 20s, backpacking. “Nowadays there are many ways to travel and a diverse range of destinations to choose from, and the older generations especially have become more confident and relaxed about travelling alone. “With an estimated one in three Brits expected to set off on holiday alone this year, the idea of travelling solo has lost a lot of it’s lonely hearts stigma it once carried. People want the chance to tick things off their bucket list and solo travel allows more people to do just that.”
Police-manned Help-desks at Greek Airports to Assist Tourists Tourist police offices have opened
lice officers from the Department of Tourism Police and the Security Service of Attica – aim to support Greek tourism by providing assistance and necessary information to incoming visitors and tourists. Holidaymakers or visitors can also file complaints or charges concerning loss/theft of travel documents/objects. The offices are operating in collaboration with the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and local government bodies.
up at airports across Greece with officers ready to answer questions and assist incoming visitors in efforts to facilitate travel. Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Rhodes, Chania, Corfu, Mykonos, Kos, Santorini and Zakynthos airports are currently hosting tourist police offices in their arrival area. A tourist police office will soon be opening at Athens International Airport. The new help desks – manned by foreign language-speaking (English, French, Italian and Spanish) Greek po-
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FVW Destination Study 2016: Greece ranks 7th among German travel agents favorites
Key decision-making The three Spanish holiday destinations also scored best for ‘trust and safety’, ahead of Portugal, Italy and Greece, showing that travel agents clearly put the Western Mediterranean ahead of the Eastern Mediterranean for this factor, which has become a key decision-making element for many German families this year. In contrast, Egypt, Turkey and Tunisia were well ahead in the ‘value for money’ ranking.
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The picture was more mixed in the product categories. The Turkish Riviera, Majorca and the Canaries scored best for hotel quality; Majorca, Egypt and the Turkish Riviera were seen as having the best beach quality; while Majorca, the Canaries and the Turkish Riviera were rated best for flight connections. There were also significant differences in ‘soft’ factors such as service and image. Turkey and Portugal led the hospitality ranking ahead of Spain, but the three Spanish destinations topped the service quality ranking. Egypt was the clear winner in the ‘uniqueness’ listing but Portugal was a surprise number two ahead of Greece and Italy, and also topped the ‘countryside and nature’ ranking ahead of Italy, Majorca and the Spanish mainland. Detailed ratings Overall, the detailed ratings show
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that Majorca, the Spanish mainland, the Canary Islands and Portugal are strong ‘all-rounders’ and generally score well in most categories, except for ‘value for money’. for more news click on http://cre The other destinations tepost.gr have a much wider range of strengths and weaknesses. Turkey scores well for value for money, hotel quality and hospitality but poorly for ‘trust and safety’ and ‘uniqueness’. Italy and Greece are seen as ‘unique’ destinations with good countryside and nature but score less well in other categories. Egypt is best for value for money and uniqueness and Tunisia also scores well on price but the two North Africa destinations are held back by low marks in the other categories. The full German-language study with detailed results and analysis can be purchased separately for €299 (for fvw subscribers) and €550 (for non-subscribers)
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much better than their competitors in the rest of the Mediterranean in terms of products and image, according to German travel agents, a detailed fvw survey has found. Majorca, the Spanish mainland and the Canary Islands are the top three Mediterranean destinations ahead of Portugal, the Turkish Riviera, Italy, Greece, the Turkish Aegean, Egypt and Tunisia in the top ten ranking in the fvw Destination Study 2016, which was conducted in February and March. But there are wide-ranging differences in the strengths and weaknesses of the destinations in ten different product categories and four image categories, according to detailed evaluations by decision-makers from more than 260 travel agencies. The categories included ‘trust and safety’, value for money, hotel quality, beach quality, hospitality, flight con-
nections, service quality, landscape and countryside, and ‘uniqueness’. The overall ranking was weighted in terms of the importance of the categories, with safety and price as the two most important factors. Majorca (4.28), the Spanish mainland (4.72) and the Canary Islands (4.73) came out top ahead of Portugal (4.80) in the overall ranking (with the lowest scores representing the best marks).
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Crete, the 5th biggest Med Island, lies in the southern frontier of Europe. Crete combines mountains and sea, the new alongside with the old and ancient with contemporary history. It is a cultural crossroad due to its strategic geographical position. English, German, French, Russian and other languages are widely spoken in tourist resorts. The climate is a factor that greatly contributes to its attractiveness. It is mild Mediterranean – dry and warm, which means high sunshine all year round, very small seasonal changes in temperatures and no extreme weather phenomena. Tap water is safe for consumption, the consumption of bottled water is recommended. The international call code for Greece is +30.
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Velkommen til smukke Chania, en paradisisk og ægte egn fyldt med naturlig skønhed, historie, minder og kultur.Her vil den besøgende opleve naturen i dens fulde pragt, og komme til at stå overfor steder der tager vejret fra en. Endeløse bugtede kyster, eksotiske småøer og gemte sandstrande ved foden af de vilde bjerge. Ufremkommelige men fortryllende kløfter, hellige grotter, velsignede floder, og fredlige dybtgrønne sletter, beplantet med oliven træer og citrusfrugter. En egn selvforsynende med alt og rig på sjældne dyr og planter. I Chania vil den besøgende blive imponeret over de menneskelige værker. Velkommen til vakre Hania, et paradisisk og rent land full av naturskjønnheter, historie, minner og kultur. Det er et land der de besøkende vil oppleve naturen i all dens prakt og se steder som gjør en stum av begeistring. Endeløse kyststrekninger med skummende hav, små bukter og øyer av eksotisk skjønnhet og skjulte sandstrender ved foten av avskrekkende fjell. Vanskelig tilgjengelige, men majestetiske fjellkløfter, hellige huler, velsignede elver og rolige grønne sletter dekket med oliven- og sitrus trær. Et land som er selvnærende på alle måter, rikt på dyreliv og planter, endemiske (stedegne) og sjeldne.
Museums | Musée | Museen | Mузеи | Museer | Μuseot | 博物馆 Archaeological Museum of Chania 25 Halidon str. - Tel. 28210 90334. Open: 8.30-15.00 (except Mondays) Maritime Museum of Crete Akti Koundourioti, Venetian Harbour. Tel. 28210 91875/74484. Open: 9.00-16.00 (1/4-31/10), 9.00-14.00 (1/11-31/3) Μinoan Ship Moro dock, Venetian Harbour. Τel. 28210 91875. Open: Μay-Οct. Mon.-Fri. 10.00-15.00 & 19.00-22.30 (except public holidays) Historical Archives of Crete 20 I. Sfakianaki str., Tel. 28210 52606. Open: 9.00-14.00 (except Sat. & Sun.) Folklore Museum Gavalochori, Apokoronas. Tel. 28250 23222. Open: 9.00-20.00, Sat. 9.00-19.00, Sun. 10.00-13.00 Folklore Museum “Cretan House” 46b Halidon str. Tel. 28210 90816. Open: 9.00-15.00 & 18.00-21.00 Byzantine collection Theotokopoulou str. Tel. 28210 96046. Open: 8.30-15.00 (except Mondays)
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Bienvenue. Bien qu’elle ait été bombardée pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, La Canée est considérée comme une des plus jolies villes de Crète, particulièrement le vieux port vénitien avec son phare du XVe siècle et la mosquée des Janissaires. La Canée bénéficie d’un climat typiquement méditerranéen caractérisé par des hivers frais et humides et des étés chauds et secs. Le marché couvert datant de 1913, basé sur les plans de celui de Marseille, est aux abords de la vieille ville et est populaire aussi bien auprès des touristes que des habitants locaux.
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Ekklesiastic Museums - Monastery of Holy Trinity of Tzagarolon, Αkrotiri. Tel. 28210 63310. Open: 8:00-20:00 - Gouverneto Monastery, Αkrotiri. Tel. 28210 63319 - Monastery of Chrissopigi, Chania. Tel. 28210 91125 - Monastery of Gonia, Kissamos . Tel. 28240 22313
Centre of Mediterranean Architecture Chania, 31 Αkti Tombazi, Venetian Harbour. Tel. 28210 40101/40201
War Museum Tzobanaki Cassern. Tel. 28210 44156. Open: 9:00-13:00 (except Sat. & Sun.)
Villa Koundourou (Youth Centre and Municipal Cultural Workshop) Chania, 2 Iroon Politechniou str. Tel. 28210 53730/40896. Open: 9:00-14:00 and 18:00-21:00
Chemistry Museum 34c Eleftherios Venizelos str. Tel. 28210 42504. Open: 9:00-13:00 (except Sat. & Sun.) Byzantine and Folklore Museum of Spilia, Kissamos Tel. 28240 22080/22357. Open: 17:00-18:00, Sat. 11:00-12:00
Institute of Cretan Justice Nearchou str., Chania. Open: 10:00-14:00
“Chrissostomos” Literary Association Chania, 83 Halidon str. Tel. 28210 53879 Municipal Art Gallery Chania, 98 Halidon str. Tel. 28210 92294/92419
Typography Museum, VIOPA, Souda Tel. 28210 51003. Open: 10:00-18:00
Venizelion School of Music 5 N. Foka str. Tel. 28210 43067/52582. Open: 8:00-14:00 and 17:00-21:00
Museum of National Resistance, Therisso Open all year round
Lyceum for Greek Girls 1 K. Mitsotaki str. Tel. 28210 42465/59444
House of Eleftherios Venizelos a. Mournies, Kydonia. Tel. 28210 93132/95250. Open: 18:00-21:00. b. Elena Venizelou sqr., Halepa, Chania (Eleftherios K. Venizelos Foundation). Tel. 28210 56008
Cultural Centre of the Metropolis 2 Ant. Giannari str. Tel. 28210 27807-9 Intellectual Centre of Chania 70 A.Papandreou str. Tel. 28210 40525
Mosque of Kioutsouk Hasan (Yali-Tzamisi) Venetian Harbour. Tel. 28210 83235/83232 Park for the Preservation of Flora and Fauna Technical University of Crete, Akrotiri. Τel. 28210 55988. Open: Mon.-Sat. Arts & Crafts Village, VIOPA, Souda Τel. 28210 80132/81410. Open: 10.00-14.30 School Life Museum, Νerokourou Τel. 28210 74764. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9.00-13.30, Mon. & Wed. 18.00-20.30, Sat. 10.00-13.00 Archaeological Museum of Kissamos Τel. 28220 83308. Open: 8.30-15.00 (except Mondays) Olive Museum-Institute of Olive & Subtropicals Τel. 28210 83476/83428. Open: 8.00-14.00 via phone arrangement Sea Life & Fishery Museum, Kolimbari Τel. 28240 23299. Open: 10.00-18.00 (exc. Sat.-Sun.) An. Skalidis Museum, Perivolia, Kissamos Τel. 28220 61052. Frontier Museum of Europe, Paleochora Τel. 28230 42265.Open: Οct.-Μay Mon.-Fri. 10.00-13.00, June-Sept. Wed.-Sun. 10.00-13.00 & 18.00-21.00
Beaches | Plages | Strände | пляжи | Strande | Strender | Stränder | Rannat | 海滩 Numerous beautiful beaches with soft sand or coloured pebbles are found in the prefecture of Chania. All beaches have crystalline waters and look like paradise. Afrata: Type: Pebbles - Distance: 28km west of Chania town Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, parking, cafe, snack Agia Marina: Type: Sand - Distance: 9km west of Chania town Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, lifeguard, parking, cafés, snack, beach bars, tavernas, restaurants, water sports, accommodation, all Inclusive Hotels, pharmacies, doctors, ATM cashpoint machines, super markets, shops, car rentals Agia Roumeli: Village on the south coast of Chania prefecture, between Chora Sfakion and Sougia. Type: Pebbles - Facilities: Showers, umbrellas and sunbeds, cafe, snack, tavernas, accommodation, mini market, ferry boat trips Agioi Apostoli: Type: Sand - Distance: 3km west of Chania town Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, water sports, lifeguard, free parking area, cafes, snack, beach bars, tavernas, restaurants, accommodation, taxi station, bus stop, mini markets, super markets, tourist offices and car rental offices Almirida: Type: Sand - Distance: 23km east of Chania Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, lifeguard, water sports, windsurfing school, cafes, beach bars, restaurants, accommodation, mini markets, ATM cashpoint machines Balos Beach: Type: Sand - Distance: 55km west of Chania town Facilities: Canteens, umbrellas and sunbeds Chora Sfakion: Type: Pebbles - Facilities: Restaurants, cafes, shops Crissi Akti Beach: Type: Sand - Distance: 2.5km west of Chania town Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, lifeguard, water sports, volley ball courts, children’s playground, parking, cafes, snack, beach bars, tavernas, restaurants, accommodation, super markets, taxi station Drapanias: Type: Sand - Distance: 33km west of Chania town Facilities: Showers, umbrellas and sunbeds, cafe, snack, restaurants, tavernas, accommodation, campsite, bakery, mini market Elafonissi: Type: Sand - Distance: 75 km from Chania town Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, lifeguard, parking, canteen, cafe, taverns, accommodation, mini market Falasarna: Type: Sand - Distance: 59km west of Chania town Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, water sports, volley ball court, lifeguard, parking, cafes, snack, beach bars, tavernas, restaurants, accommodation Frangokastello: Type: Sand - Distance: 80km southeast of Chania Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, lifeguard, cafes, restaurants, fish taverns, shops, mini market, accommodation Georgioupoli: Type: Sand - Distance: 38km east of Chania Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, lifeguards, water sports, cafes, beach bars, restaurants, accommodation, mini markets, super markets, shops, ATM cashpoint machines Gerani: Type: Sand - Distance: 15km west of Chania town Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, water sports, lifeguard, parking, cafés, snack, bars, beach bars, restaurants, accommodation, all Inclusive hotels, shops, pharmacy, super markets Gialiskari/Anidri Beach: Type: Sand/Pebbles - Distance: 74km south of Chania Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, two canteens
Elafonissi
Kalathas Beach: Type: Sand - Distance: 13km north east of Chania town Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, lifeguard, parking, cafes, snack, restaurants, water sports, accommodation, mini markets, souvenir shops Kalives: Type: Sand - Distance: 19km east of Chania Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, lifeguard, water sports, windsurfing school, cafes, beach bars, restaurants, accommodation, mini markets, ATM cashpoint machines Kedrodassos: Type: Sand - Distance: 74km south west of Chania town Kisamos (Mavros Molos): Type: Sand - Distance: 36km west of Chania Facilities: Showers, umbrellas and sunbeds, cafes, snack, restaurants, tavernas, accommodation, shops, mini markets, super markets, ATM’s, doctor’s offices
Agii Apostoli
Kolymvari (Kolymbari): Type: Sand/Pebbles - Distance: 23km west of Chania town Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, lifeguard, water sports, parking, cafe, snack, tavernas, restaurants, accommodation, mini markets Koundoura/Krios Beach: Type: Pebbles - Distance: 80km south of Chania Facilities: Umbrellas, sunbeds, parking, canteen Kyani Akti Beach: Type: Sand - Distance: 18km east of Chania Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, water sports, parking, canteens, restaurants, tavernas Loutraki Beach: Type: Sand - Distance: 16km east of Chania Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, water sports, parking, cafes, snack, restaurant, accommodation Loutro: Type: Pebbles - Distance: 71km south of Chania town Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, cafe, snack bars, restaurants, fish taverns, accommodation, mini markets, souvenir shops Maleme: Type: Sand - Distance: 17km west of Chania town Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, lifeguard, parking, cafés, snack, restaurants, water sports, accommodation, mini markets, souvenir shops, pharmacies Marathi Beach: Type: Sand - Distance: 16km east of Chania Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, lifeguard, water sports, parking, cafes, snack, restaurants, accommodation
Falassarna
Marmara Beach: Type: Pebbles - Distance: 85km south of Chania town Facilities: Pachia Ammos: Type: Sand - Distance: 71km south of Chania Facilities: Umbrellas, sunbeds, showers, lifeguard, water sports, beach bar, cafes, restaurants, taverns, accommodation Platanias: Type: Sand - Distance: 10km west of Chania town Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, lifeguard, parking, cafe, snack, beach bars, restaurants, water sports, accommodation, all inclusive hotels, pharmacies, doctors, ATM cashpoint machines, super markets, shops, car rentals, playgrounds, mini golf courts Sougia: Type: Pebbles - Distance: 60km south of Chania town Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, parking, cafes, bars, restaurants, taverns, fish taverns, mini markets, bakery, accommodation
Balos
Stalos Beach: Type: Sand - Distance: 7km west of Chania town Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, lifeguard, parking, cafés, snack, beach bars, restaurants, water sports, accommodation, all inclusive hotels, pharmacies, doctors, ATM cashpoint machines, super markets, shops, car rentals
Glyka Nera Beach: Type: Pebbles - Distance: 75km south of Chania Facilities: Canteen, umbrellas
Stavros Beach: Type: Sand - Distance: 17km east of Chania Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, lifeguard, water sports, parking, cafe, beach bars, tavernas, restaurants, accommodation, mini markets
Grammeno Beach: Type: Sand/Pebbles - Distance: 75km south of Chania Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, parking, beach bars, restaurants, accommodation
Tavronitis: Type: Pebbles - Distance: 18km west of Chania town Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, lifeguard, parking, cafés, snack, beach bars, restaurants, water sports, accommodation, all inclusive hotels, mini market
Kalamaki: Type: Sand - Distance: 4km west of Chania town Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, water sports, lifeguard, parking, cafes, snack, beach bar, tavernas, restaurants, accommodation
Tersanas Beach: Type: Sand - Distance: 13km nort east of Chania town Facilities: Umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, lifeguard, water sports, parking, cafe, snack, restaurant, accommodation, mini markets, souvenir shops, pharmacies
Georgioupolis
FROM CHANIA TO RETHYMNON HERAKLION SAMARIA GORGE (round trip, return from ELAFONISI FALASARNA KISSAMOS PORT
6,70 € 15,00 € 15,60 € Chora Sfakion) 10,90 € 8,20 € 6,70 €
CHANIA AIRPORT
2,50 €
BOTANIC AL PARK 2,70 € CHORA S FAKION 8,20 € SOUGIA 7,70 € PALEOCH ORA 8,20 € PLATANI AS 2,00 € AGIA MA RINA 1,80 € PATRA 21,50 € IOANNIN A 45,00 € THESSAL ONIKI 42,00 €
FROM RETHYMNON TO HERAKLION
8,30
BALI
3,80 €
ARKADI
3,00 €
PREVELI
4,90 €
AGIA GALINI
6,70
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Kydonias & Parth. Kelaidi Chania 73100 Informations : 2821 093052
Kefalogiannidon Street Rethymnon 74100 Informations : 2831 022785
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Gorges/Caves | Gorges/Grottes | Schluchten/ Höhlen | ущелья/ пещеры | Kløfter/Huler | Klyfta/ Grottor | Rotkoja/Luolia | 峡谷/洞穴 The area enables the individual hiker to explore the nature and the beauty of the county via routes that are unparalleled beauty. The most appropriate to inform the interested visitor is the Mountaineering Club of Chania. The E4 Path begins in the Pyrenees mountains across Greece, arrives at Kissamos, across Crete to Kato Zakros and finally arrives in Cyprus. As far as the track is part of the prefecture of Chania, it passes from coastal areas and the White Mountains. The main routes of the European path are the following : Kasteli Kissamou – Sfinari (Length: 22,5 km, Best season: Spring – Autumn) Sfinari – Chrysoskalitisa Monastery (Length: 32 km, Best season: Spring – Autumn) Chrysoskalitisa - Palaiochora (Length: 22 km, Best season: Spring – Autumn) Sougia – Agia Roumeli (Length: 13 km, Best Season: All year) Loutro - Fragokastelo (Length : 19,5 km, Best Season: All year) Sougia - Koustogerako-Omalos (Length: 24,5 km, Best season: Spring – Autumn) Agia Triada - Gouverneto – Katholiko (Route Difficulty: Very Easy, Route Duration: 2 Hours, Visit Period : All Year) Gorge of St Irene – Sfakia (Route Duration: 3 Hours, Route Length: 8 km Visit Period : All Year , Route Difficulty: Normal) Paleochora - Sougia (Route Difficulty: Easy, Route Length: 14,5 m Route Duration: 6 Hours, Visit Period : All Year) National Park of Samaria (Route Difficulty: Easy, Route Duration: 6 Hours Route Length: 16 km, Visit Period : May-October) Gavdos (Route Difficulty: Very Easy, Visit Period : May-October) Douliana – Gavalohori (Route Difficulty: Easy, Route Duration: 1 Hours, Visit Period : All Year) On the Summit of Kigilos (Route Difficulty: Normal, Route Duration: 7 Hours, Visit Period : All Year) Agia Roumeli - Agios Ioannis (Route Difficulty: Easy, Route Duration: 5 Hours, Visit Period : All Year) Gorge of Polyrrenia (Route Difficulty: Easy, Route Duration: 3 Hours, Visit Period : All Year) Sasalos-Makronas (Halase gorge) (Route Difficulty: Normal, Route Duration: 4 Hours )
The Gorge of Imbros in Sfakia Route Duration: 2 Hours, Route Length: 8 km The Gorge of Agia Irini in Selino Route Duration: 3 Hours, Route Length: 7.5 km The Gorge of Aradena in Sfakia Route Duration: 2.5 Hours, Route Length: 5.5 km The Gorge of Elygia The Gorge of Trypitis Route Duration: 8.5 Hours The Gorge of Diktamou Route Duration: 3.5 Hours The Gorge of Therisso or Eleutheriou Venizelou Route Length: 6 km The Gorge of Chalase or Sasalou Route Duration: 4 Hours The Gorge of Prasse Route Duration: 2 Hours The Gorge of Kavi or Iligga Route Duration: 3 Hours The Gorge of Asfendou Route Duration: 3 Hours The Gorge of Kalikrati Route Duration: 3 Hours The Gorge of Katholikou Route Duration: 0.5 Hours Mountain Shelters Kallergi Capacity: 45, Route Difficulty: Easy, Route Duration: 1 Hours Visit Period : April-October Svourikti - Holiopoulos Capacity: 20, Route Difficulty: Easy, Route Duration: 3 Hours Tavri Capacity: 40, Route Difficulty: Very Easy, Route Duration: 1.5 Hour, Route Length: 7.7 km Volikas Capacity: 30, Route Duration: 3 Hour Caves Cave of Panos or Lera The cave “Panos or Lera” is developed in Mount Vardies, at an altitude of 70m., in the settlement Stavros Kydonias. It consists of an “antechamber” and four rooms with chiselled cavities, which have been explained as places for the welcome of statues. Cave of Asfentos The cave “of Asfentos” is situated at the position”Skordolakia”, at the westeastern part of the beginning of the gorge of Asfentos . Cave of Agia Sofia The cave of “Agia Sofia” is at the western walls of the gorgo of Topolia, at a distance of 47 km from the city of Chania. It consists of two rooms on different levels.
Gorges The Gorge of Samaria Route Length: 18 km, Route Duration: 7 Hours, Visit Period : May-October
We propose... you choose | Nous vous proposons ... vous choisissez | Schlagen wir vor, Sie wählen ... | мы предлагаем ... вы выбираете Vi foreslår ... du vælger | Vi föreslår ... du väljer | Foreslår vi ... du velger | Ehdotamme ... valitset | 我们建议...你选择 MUNICIPALITY OF CHANIA Municipal Market The Municipal Market of Chania, the large building of 4000 square meters in a surrounding area of 17.200 square meters, is the “heart” of the city. It is an original building that, apart from a business activity center, also provides a concrete image of the ancient Greek marketplace. Great for shopping tradiotional Cretan products. Venizelos Tombs One of the most popular spots offering a panoramic view of Chania are the Venizelos family tombs, a few kilometres east of the city, on the road to Akrotiri and the airport. Old Harbour Chania’s old Venetian Harbor is the most picruresque and world wide known site seen of the hole Crete. Lots of choices to drink your coffee, to have lunch or dinner in the restaurants or enjoy shopping time. Stavros Stavros is located on Akrotiri, only 13km from Chania, 3km from the airport and 10km from Souda harbour. One of the finest beaches for swimming. British Commonwealth War Cemetery in Souda Bay The War cemetery is a quiet and restful place for the allied forces who lost their lives here on the Battle of Crete in 1941. Aghia Marina Agia Marina is one of the most important tourist resorts of Chania. Great beach for swimming and lots of choices for shopping, eating and clubbing. MUNICIPALITY OF PLATANIAS Thodorou Just a few miles to the north west of the port of Chania. The island is a nature reserve and it is therefore forbidden to go ashore, except that is for one day a year (8 June), when visitors are allowed to take the path to the church and back in order to worship. Platanias The heart of tourism in western Crete. Everything can be found in Platanias... swimming, eating, clubbing, shopping. A “must” place to visit or stay. All days and all nights are different in Platanias and you will find out why. Maleme German Cemetery
The cemetery is 3km south up the winding paved road. The 4,465 men buried here fell in the Battle of Crete in May of 1941. The Germans landed at the small airport of Maleme when they attacked Crete. Samaria Gorge If you come to Chania and you don’t pass through the Samara Gorge then your visit is just... incomplete. The Samariá Gorge is a National Park of Greece, a major tourist attraction of the island and a World’s Biosphere Reserve. A must for visitors to Crete is to complete the walk down the gorge from the Omalos plateau to Agia Roumeli on the Libyan Sea. The village of Samariá lies just inside the gorge. It was finally abandoned by the last remaining inhabitants in 1962 to make way for the park. MUNICIPALITY OF SFAKIA Frangokastello The castle of Frangokastello stands since centuries. It reminds of the Venetians, Turks and Greeks, battles and blood, slaughters and sacrifices. The legends are still alive, taking us in their own world and left the “Drosoulites”, visiting us again some magic mornings. Sfakia The south-eastern region of the Prefecture of Chania is called Municipality of Sfakia and includes the villages Hora Sfakion, Anopoli, Agios Ioannis, Agia Roumeli, Asfendou, Loutro, Patsianos, Skaloti, Impros, Askifou and Fragkokastello. The distamce to Chania is about 70 kilometres. Entire Sfakia is characterized by the natural beauty of wild mountainous landscape which is combined unique with the sea. Loutro The village was named by the baths that were found there. The water was coming from Anopoli. Between the old buildings that you can see there, there is also the goverment building that was used during the revolution at 1821. From Loutro you can visit the ruins of ancient Aradenas with the Byzantine church of archangel Michail and Anopolis. Perfect place for a weekend escape. Aghia Roumeli It is a coastal settlement in south-western Crete and it allocates a wide beach while the access is feasible only with boats from Hora Sfakion, via Loutro and from Palaiochora or Sougia, while the village does not allocate road access. Constitutes popular tourist destination because it is located at the southern entry of the Gorge of Samaria, the biggest gorge in Greece and one of the biggest in Europe with a length of 18 kilometres.
MUNICIPALITY OF APOKORONAS Kalyves Picturesque village located about 20 kilometres east of Chania, in one of the greenest areas of Greece. The village It is surrounded by wonderful sandy beaches with crystalline waters like Kalyves and Kiani Akti. Good place for shopping with lots of traditional tavernas. Just 3 km away is Almyrida, with traditional travernas to enjoy lunch after your swimming. Georgioupolis A resort village 43 km east of Chania, about 22 km west of Rethymno. Formerly a small fishing village, Georgioupolis is very much a tourist town now, with many cafés, tavernas and small hotels and apartment blocks. MUNICIPALITY OF KANDANOS-SELINO Sougia Located in a distance of 70 roughly km south-western of Chania. It is built in the ruins of the ancient Syias where mainly in the Roman and first Byzantine period people lived here. Saved ruins are vaulted graves and water reservoirs from the Roman period and a church from the 4th century with eminent mosaics. Nice beach where you can have free camping. Paleochora Located in the south-western part of the prefecture. The distance to Chania is about 70 kilometres. It is built on a peninsula between two beautiful bays where it is rained by the Lybian Sea and it is right to consider it the “Nymph of the Lybian Sea” and “Land of the sun”. The movement in the region is high in summertime, on one side from the excursionists choosing it as the harbour of departure to the Island of Gavdos, Sougia, Agia Roumeli, Loutro and Sfakia and return from the Samaria Gorge, on the other from the holiday-makers that select it as a place of their summer vacations.Palaiochora has all the benefits the visitor needs as banks, doctors, supermarket, drugstores, police, post, Hellenic Telecommunications Organization, port authority, custom, cinema, bars, disco, and rented cars.
reserve. On the mainland the 17th century Chrysoskalitissa Monastery is approximately 5 km from the island. One of the best places for swimming in the whole world MUNICIPALITY OF KISSAMOS Falassarna May be the best beach on earth, as awarded by its visitors. The place to be for swimming. Also, don’t miss the great party the first weekend of August. Gramvousa-Balos At the north western point of Crete you will find Gramvousa, a small island with an impregnable castle, a fortress, a masterpiece of the 16th century, and Balos, the unique lagoon of Crete, with its blue green waters, it pink sandy beach and famous shells! An impressive and unique environment of steep rocks and cliffs, an immense blue sea and hidden sandy beaches, and the serene lagoon of Balos, combines with the remains of the long lasting history of the region: monasteries, churches and the imposing castle of Imeri Gramvousa. MUNICIPALITY OF GAVDOS Gavdos is a small island which is located 26 naval miles (48 kilometres) southern of Crete and it’s extent is 27 square kilometres. It is the most southern Greek and simultaneously European point with population of 98 residents. Perfect for a daily cruise.
Elafonissi When the weather is fine it is possible to walk to the island through the shallow water. The island is a protected nature
Culture | Kultur | Kультура | Kulttuuri | 文化 A first-time visitor to Chania is surprised by the great number of buildings and monuments on which can be found traces of its great history and rich civilisation. The old town, on and around the hill of Kasteli, was built upon the ruins of Minoan Kydonia and is surrounded by the Byzantine wall, the Venetian wall and the sea. The Minoan civilisation left behind grand tombs, interesting ceramics and objects. During its occupation by the Venetians and the Turks, people of different nationality, culture and religion co-existed. Christians (Catholic and Orthodox), Jews and Muslims, have left discernible traces and produced particularly interesting creations. In the neighbourhood of Topanas with its narrow paved streets, the visitor meets Venetian manors with elaborately decorated facades and Turkish houses with architectural protrusions. There we can find Fort Firkas, the Naval Museum and the church of San Salvatore of the Francheskan Monks (15th - 17th cent. AD) which hosts the Byzantine collection of Chania. The collection of ΙLΑΕΚ and many shops offering traditional
handicrafts can also be found there. In the old Jewish neighbourhood there is the synagogue and on Halidon street the folklore museum (Cretan house) and the church of St. Frangiskos. The church hosts the town’s archaeological museum and houses treasures from the Minoan to the Hellenistic period. Opposite there is the Metropolitan temple of Isodia (representation of the Virgin Mary) with its exquisite hagiographies and close to that are the old Turkish baths. In the area of Sintrivani, around the homonymous square, there is the mosque of Kiuchouk Hasan (1645) and opposite that the quay with the Venetian lighthouse. A little further away, 7 out of the original 17 docks (Neoria) can be found (14th-16th cent. AD). Eye-capturing is the Great Arsenal, which today is used as a convention and exhibition centre. Along the harbour, small cafeterias and restaurants create an inviting atmosphere. On the hill of Kasteli there are still parts of the old Rector’s palace and its court and the engraving on a lintel over a door
reminds us of the existence of Venetian Archives. Near there, the excavation of ancient Kydonia and the ruins of the church of St. Maria of Mirakoli (1615) are located. At the “stivanadika”, which is still characterised by Eastern features, one can buy leather goods. Next to that is the building of Chrisostomos and the new public Art Gallery. In the old Turkish neighbourhood Splantzia is the square of the former monastery οf St. Nicholas (1204) with a bell-tower and minaret. The small church of the period of enlightenment’s of St. Rokkos (1630) can also be found there. Near that is the church of St. Anargyroi (16th cent. AD) with its priceless hagiographies and St. Catherine’s church. Outside the walls, to the east of the old town, we come across Koum-Kapi where during the last years of the Turkish occupation, Beduins built a village. Today the area is a favourite meeting place for young people. In the neighbourhood of Halepa there is the palace of Prince George, the house of Eleftherios Venizelos, the French School
(1860), the church of St. Magdalea (1903) and the church of Evangelismou. From later periods the following places are of interest: the manor “Villa Koundourou”, a workshop of fine arts and a youth centre, the municipal park (1870) with its clock, the market (built 1913, cross-shaped building with hundreds of small shops), the park of peace and friendship of people, the court house, the prefecture, the Venizelion School of Music, the Historic Archives Museum, the War Museum and the Museum of Chemistry. In the neighbourhoods outside the walls there are many neoclassical buildings with beautiful gardens which smell of hyacinth, honey suckle and rose trees. At the border of the town with the cape (Akrotiri) are the graves of Eleftherios and Sofocles Venizelos. The town of Chania, the first capital of Crete, kept its historical heritage of so many centuries almost unaffected. Its atmosphere attracted scientists, philosophers, poets and artists of different origins and it became a cultural centre.
Churches/Monasteries | Eglises/Μonastères | Kirchen/Klöster | Церкви/монастыри | Kirker/Κlostre | Kyrkor/Κloster | Kirkot/Luostarit | 教堂和修道院 The Holy Patriarchal and Stavropegic Monastery of Chrysopigi lies a short distance from the town of Chania on the route to Souda harbour. Operation Hours: 08.00-12.00 and 15.30-18.00 Telephone: (+30)2821091125, (+30)2821029840 The monastery of Agia Triada of Tzagarolon is one of the richest and most beautiful monasteries in Crete. It is built near the airport of Chania, in the position Tzobomylos of the Cape Melecha and at the foothills of Stavros Mount. The distance from Chania is only 15km. Gouverneto Monastery. The actual Monastery complex was built from 1537 till 1548. According to tradition, it was connected with miraculous St John the Hermit, and was used for the housing of the Saint’ s pilgrims. Telephone: (+30)2821063319
Katholiko monastery is located 20km east of Chania, near the northern shores of Cape Akrotiri. It is located near the exit of the gorge Avlaki, at a short distance from the sea. The monastery of Panagia Chrisoskalitissa is located 72km south of Chania, very close to the magnifi cent lagoon of Elafonissi. It operates as a nunnery and reminds of a fortress, perched on a 35m high rock with boundless sea views. The Monastery of Saint George in Karydi (in Apokoronas Province) is located about 2km east of Vamos village. The monastery was abandoned for many years but was restored in 1996 and today it is operating normally. Monastery of Pasinos. It is a complex of monasteries built during the Venetian rule (16th century). It architectural style is western, the church being placed in the centre of the complex.
St George of Mythimna - Kisamos. The single-room, vaulted church of St George in the archeological site of Methymna, near Drapania of Kisamos, was built during the fi rst half of the 15th century, in the place of a late Roman Bath. The Holy Monastery of Partenon or Life-Giving Spring was founded by the Bishop of Kisamos & Selinon Anthimos Leledakis in 1905-1910. It was renovated between 1962 and 1965, by Bishop Irineos Galanakis. Early Christian Basilica at Almyrida Apokoronou. It is an early Christian three-aisled basilica of the second half of the 6th century. The church of St George in the centre of Kournas, a settlement with interesting folk architecture. It was built at the end of the 12th century.
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Ancient Aptera This site is located 15 km South-east of Chania, near the village Megala Chorafi a. The strategic location of the city with two ports, Minoa (modern Marathi) and Kissamos (near Kalives today) at the entrance of the natural bay, which guaranteed the possibility to control the movement of trade, boosted its growth. Ancient Falasarna The site of the ancient Falassarna located on the western edge of Cap Gramvousa the west coast of Crete. The town was surveyed again in the 19th century by English tourists, who identified the village and closed the port. Ancient Lissos The ruins of Lissos are saved between Paleochora and Sougia. It
was the port city of Dorian Elyros. It fl ourished in the Hellinistic, Roman and the fi rst Vyzantine period and destroyed by the Saracens Arabs. It also issued its own currency, as Lissos. Ancient Tara (St. Roumeli) The ruins of the ancient city Taras found at south coast of Crete near the village of Agia Roumeli. The city fl ourished particularly during the Roman era. They found the remains of a temple, possibly dedicated to Artemis and Apollo. Souda’s Castle The castle is built on the islet of Souda, and protected the port of Souda and Chania. It occupies almost the entire island. Built in 1715 and surrendered to the Ottomans in 1715. On February 14 the Greek fl ag was raised, lowering the Turkish and giving the signal that there is now the Greek sovereignty over
the island of Crete. Archaeological site of ancient Anopolis The archaeological site of ancient Anopolis located 87 km south of Chania. Anopolis was an independent city during the classical times and fl ourished during the Roman and Byzantine times. Firkas Castle Castle Firkas was built in the 16th century by the Venetians to protect the city of Chania. There Venizelos declared the offi cial union of Crete with Greece. Today it hosts the Maritime Museum and a small theater. Intzedin Castle Located 14 km east of Chania. Has been characterized as his-
torical monument. Built in 1872 in the position of the tower was built in 1646 by the Turks, who drove the Venetians. The name comes from the name of the son of Sultan Abdul Aziz Intzedin. Has been used as a prison for political prisoners, among them which has been the El. Venizelos. During the dictatorship of Pangalos many dissidents jailed, and when the dictatorship fell, Pangalos was imprisoned there too. Finally, from the isolation rooms of Yaros, in 1948, the fi rst communist political prisoners were moved there.
Ancient Polirinia The ancient city was Polirinia in place of the village Polirinia Kissamos, 49 km west of Chania. At the top of the hill was the citadel of which was T-shaped, from where the view was immense, from Crete to the Libyan Sea, which stretched the realm.
Cultural events | Evénements culturels | Kulturelle Veranstaltungen | Культурные мероприятия | Kulturarrangementer | Kulturelle begivenheder | Kulturevenemang | Kulttuuritapahtumat | 文化活动 May: - Celebration of the battle of Crete. It includes events commemorating those who were killed and several cultural events. - “Koresia” athletic games Canoe kayak at Kournas Lake. Beginning of summer: Venizelia - Track events at the National Stadium of Chania. May - September: Athletic events in Nea Kydonia which include: Beach volley Beach Soccer - Beach Handball and racket games. July - August - September: - Cultural Summer Events of the municipality of Chania. It includes music and stage performances at the theatre of Eastern Trench, Public Garden, Venizelio music school, Park of Peace and Friendship and other events in several neighbourhoods of
the town. - Cultural summer events are also organised by the municipalities of Kisamos, Apokoronas and Kandanos-Selino. June: - Cherries Festival in Karanou. - 24 June: Festivity of St. Ioannis Klidonas, in Fres, Akrotiri, Perivolia, Therisso, Vamvakopoulo. - 29 June - 6 July: Naval week festival. July: - Festival of Kalitsouni cheese pie, in Kandanos.
Religious events | Evénements religieux | Religiöse Veranstaltungen Религиозные события | Religiøse begivenheder | Religiøse begivenheter Religiösa evenemang | Uskonnollisiin tilaisuuksiin | 宗教活动
Asi Gonia, St. George’s Day, April 23rd or after Easter Day: A big festival. All the shepherds of the area bring their animals to the mass in order to be blessed, then they milk them and distribute the milk to the pilgrims. Agios Ioannis Sfakion, St John’s Feast, May 8th: Traditional festival of Sfakia. Azogyre, The Holy Fathers’ Feast, October 7th: In the beautiful village with the visitable impressive cave of the Holy Fathers. Elos, Agios Dikaios,May 6th: Extraordinary view and a unique fair. Lissos, St Kyrikos, July 15th: The pilgrims start arriving ancient Lissos on foot or in boats from Sougiaγια early in the afternoon of the previous day. A real fair of Selino in a mythical place. Sembronas, Apopigadi, St. John’s, June 24th: One of the feasts, that take place on a very high location, with an incredible view. Sougia, Harey, St. Antony 1-2 of July: Unique traditional fair at the seaside small church which is situated in Harey. The route on foot from through the E4 path that lead from Sougia to Agia Roumeli lasts two hours with the unique background of the Lybian sea and piney slopes. It is possible to go there also by boat from Sougia. Overnight stay outdoor.
Therisso, Assumption of the Mother of God, August 15th: In the beautiful village where Eleftherios Venizelos declared the revolution of 1905.
- Naval week in the old harbour and every second year in Palaiochora and Georgioupolis. - 21-28 July: Elafonisia - Municipality of Kissamos. Including memorial service at the monument of Elafonisi, athletic games, performances, festivity in honour of the elderly and traditional treat. - 26 July: “Promotion of Kisamos” - Club, Grambousa pilgrimage excursion from the port of Kisamos to Balos and to
the island of Grambousa. - 30 July: “Pottery Festival” in Nohia.
- 30-31 July: Wine festival in Vouves. August: - First Sunday of August: Blessing of the fruit of the earth at the Monastery of Archangel Michael (Rotonda) Kato Episkopi. - 8-9 August: Wine festival in Vouves. - 1-10 August: Venetian Harbour of Chania photography exhibition for Chania Music Tradition. - 16 August: Honey Festival in Afrata. September: - 1-10 September: Sardine festival in Nea Chora and in Souda. - 27 September: World Day of Tourism. Festive events at the old harbour of Chania. End of October or beginning of November: - Chestnut festival in Prases and Elos.
<< The little sea village of Loutro, just 30 minutes from Chora Sfakion by ANENDYK Ferries. Excellent choice for a weekend “escape”. Great beach and good tavernas all over the place.
Sfakia, Thymiani Panagia, last Sunday of May. Chrysoskalitissa, the Assumption of the Virgin, August 15th: At the beautiful monastery, which is a real «balcony» to the Lybian Sea a famous festival takes place. Frangokastello, St. Nikitas’, September 15th: Big festival during which riding races take place. August 6th, the Transfiguration: Ksirosterni, Tzitzife, Karres of Kissamos, Sassalo August 15th the Assymption of the Virgin: Voulgaro Panagia of the Summit, Kolympari Gonia, Pemonia, Fre, Eksopolis, Litsarda, Alikampos, Kefala, Kalikrati, Koustogerako August 29th,John the Precursor’s: Rodopou Gionas, Douliana, Stylos, Kournas September 8th, Birth of the Mother of Christ: Gavalohori, Tzitzife, Sassalo September 14th, Feast ofthe Holy Cross: Nippos, Rodovani September 15th St. Nikitas’: Kampia
Imeri Gramvousa. There is an old ^^ shipwreck of a small cargo ship dating from 1968. << Everyone who comes to Crete is going to Platanias, the most famous place in Chania Prefecture. Full of tourists every summer, with sandy beaches, lots of stores, night clubs, restaurants and cafes.
CHANIA... THEN (a photographic journey through time by G. Fantakis-St. Aggelakis/ART STUDIO, 18 Dimokratias str., +30 28210 43150)
Santrivani Square
Venetian Old Harbour
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Band playing music just outside Papadakis Patisserie
The Old Town Hall at Santrivani Square
The Halepa Neighborhood
Santrivani Square
Venetian Old Harbour
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The Old Town Hall at Santrivani Square
The Halepa Neighborhood
AND... NOW!!! (same places but different time by P. Mpouzis)
Cretan flora and fauna | Flore et la faune crétois | Kretische Flora und Fauna | Kритские флора и фауна | Kretiske flora og fauna Kretensiske flora og fauna | Kretensiska flora och fauna | Kreetalainen kasvisto ja eläimistö | 克里特岛动植物 The climate and t he conf igurat ion of t he l and ma ke t he count y of C hani a a p aradis e for t hous ands of pl ants and anima ls. L i lys of t he s e a (p ancrat ium mar it imum), l avd ano (l avd anum), c ycl amen (c ycl amen cret ic um), Cret an tu lips (tu lip a cret ic a), maple (acer cret ic us). The endemic and unique ditt any (or iganum dic t amum), ma lot ira (f ider it is cret ic a) and matzourana (or iganum maiorana), are me dicina l b oi ling pl ants w hich are abund ant. On t he pl ain of Oma los you c an f ind st amnagat hi (ci hor ium spinosum). Dr ie d or f resh ly c ut, t hes e sp e ci a l me dicina l herbs
c an b e found in t he Public Market or lo c a l shops. O ver 1742 unique Cret an pl ants c an a ls o b e found, 10% of w hich exist on ly in t he count y of C hani a. The proud Cret an b e ast (c apra aegag r us cret ic a) lives f re ely on ly in t he Samar i a G orge. There and els e w here, you c an s e e Cret an e ag les (aqui l a chr ys aetos) and p ar t r idges (a le c tor is chukar). Fer rets, skun ks, we as els, hares, haw ks etc. c an a ls o b e s e en in op en pl aces. There is a ls o an ende avour to prote c t an are a on t he nor t h shores of t he count y esp e ci a l ly for t he tur t les (c arett a-c arett a) t hat live t here.
Conference tourism | Le tourisme de conférence | Konferenztourismus | Конференц-туризм Conference turisme | Konferensturism | Conference matkailu | 会议旅游 St. Sofia Foundation - Agii Pantes Tel.: (+30) 2821057043 Orthodox Academy of Crete in Kolympari Tel.: (+30) 2824022060 Fax: (+30) 2824022245 Email: oac@otenet.gr Http: www.oac.gr Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania Tel: (+30) 28210 35081, 35080 E-mail: baouraki@maich.gr και confer@maich.gr http://confer.maich.gr Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/
Cultural Centre Of Chania 70, A. Papandreou Street, Hania Tel.: (+30) 28213 44400-4 Cultural Center of the Metropolis - Hania Tel.: (+30) 2821027808 Fax: (+30) 2821027823 Email: imka@grecian.net Http: www.imka.gr Centre of Architecture of Mediterranean (Megalo Arsenali) Tel.: (+30) 2821040201 Fax: (+30) 2821027184 Http: www.kam-arsenali.gr
Information | Informationen | информация | Tiedotus Informasjon | 信息 Emergencies 112, 100, (+30)2821028746/25791 Police (+30)2821025700 Tourist Police (+30)2821028750/25931 Ambulance Service 166 Hospital of Chania (+30)2821022000-9 Naval Hospital of Souda (+30)2821082538/82414 Gavrilakis Clinic (+30)2821070800 Kapakis Clinic (+30)2821052688 Tsepetis Clinic (+30)2821027633 Health Centre of Vamos (+30)2825022580 Health Centre of Kandanos (+30)2823022550 Health Centre of Kissamos (+30)2822022222 Fire Brigade 199 Airport (+30)2821063171/63264 Tourist Information Centre (+30)2821092943/92624
Tourist Information Centre of the Municipality of Chania, (+30)2821036155/36204-6 Weather Forecast 1448 Οrthodox Cathedral (+30)2821043802 Catholic Church (+30)2821093443 Evangelist Church (+30)2821022365 Synagogue (+30)2821086286 Mountain Rescue Club (+30)2821044647/44359 Foreign Embassies: Great Britain (+30)2810 224012 Denmark (+30)2810 243714 Finland (+30)2810 284270 Norway (+30)2810 225991 Sweden (+30)2821060605
Transportation | Transport | Tранспортировка | Kuljetus | 运输 - Airlines: a. OLYMPIC AIRWAYS, 88 Tzanakaki str., tel. 80111 44444, airport: 28210 63818/63633/66088 (www.olympicair.com). b. AEGEAN AIRLINES, 12 El. Venizelou str., tel. 80111 20000, 28210 51100, airport: 28210 63366 (www.aegeanair.com). - Sea Lines: a. ANEK LINES, Sof Venizelou sqr., tel. 28210 27500 (www.anek.gr). Souda to/from Pireas daily. Ticket office (Souda port) tel. 28210 80050/1.
b. ANENDΥΚ (20.30 Promitheos str. VIO.PA Souda), tel. 28210 95511/95530 (www.anendyk.gr), e-mail: anendyk@anendyk.gr, info@anendyk.gr . Sea links between the south ports of the county. - Port Authorities: a. Chania, tel. 28210 98888, e-mail: chania@chg.gr b. Souda, tel. 28210 89240, e-mail: souda@chg.gr c. Kissamos, tel. 28220 22024, d. Paleochora, tel. 28230 41214, e. Chora Sfakion, tel. 28250 91292. e-mail: xsfakion@chg.gr
- Local buses (blue): Departures from Municipal Market sqr. and 1866 sqr. to all districts of the town and surrounding areas, Akrotiri, Souda (port), beaches, etc. Tel. 28210 93345/98115.
- Car and motorbike rentals: There are many international and domestic companies. Information at the Tourist Information Centre of the Greek National Tourism Organisation, 40 Kriari str., tel. 28210 92943/92624.
- Long distance buses (green): Main Bus Station (KTEL), Kydonias str. To Rethimno-Iraklio, Vrisses-Chora Sfakion, Kasteli, Εlafonissi, Kandanos-Paleochora, Sougia, Omalos-Samaria etc. Also to Thessaloniki (via the port of Pireas). Tel. 28210 93306/93052.
- Taxi: Tel. 18300, 28210 94300 (service for disabled people too). - Aeroclub of Chania: Magical flights around the county and the Aegean islands by qualified pilots (or using your own license) in Cessna 4-seat aircraft. Tel. 28210 27272 (www.aer.gr).
“Searching for that confident Britain of the past” by Gil Holton
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spectacular £27 million opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games received world-wide praise. As expected British humour played an important role with the un-mistakable Mr Bean (actor Rowan Atkinson) playing Chariots of Fire with The London Symphony Orchestra and that failed human cannonball attempt resulting in Monty Pythons Eric Idle rousing the audience with the song from the film Life of Brian Always Look on the Bright Side of Life. Comments by inck on li ternational critics c r s .g re new epost for mo ttp://cret showed similarih ties in how they viewed the UK – a country still accomplished and competent, full of humour but in themselves ‘searching for that confident Britain of the past’. Humour does play a major role with Brits and one of the things that fascinates other nations is the ability of Brits to poke fun at themselves and everyone else with equal affection. Kipling wrote ‘The Saxon never means anything seriously till he talks about justice and right. Justice and right rises from the freedom and democracy bought about by long established rules of law, equality before the law, personal freedom and the Parliamentary sovereignty, all the principles of the UK’s uncodified constitution. Parliamentary sovereignty makes Parliament the supreme legal authority in the UK, which can create or end any law. Generally, the courts cannot overrule its legislation and no Parliament can pass laws that future Parliaments cannot change. British people do become serious and are at their best fighting spirit when they face threats to certain basic principles. Cue the UK referendum or Brexit as it is known and the fierce debates between the Remain and Leave camps. What’s really at stake in this referendum is control, freedom, democracy and the well tested British sense of justice and right through its own laws. In 1972 the UK government under Conservative Prime Minister Edward Heath (July 1916 – July 2005) passed The European Communities Act (ECA) that gave Community legislation the force of law in some areas of the UK institutions. Heath assured people by saying “I need hardly say.....there would be no loss of essential sovereignty in joining the Common Market”. Later in his life he admitted that this fact was a lie and he knew the final objective of the European Economic Community (EEC) was full European integration. In 1975, under a Labour government lead by Harold Wilson, was the referendum on continued membership of the EEC. This was in order to remedy Heath’s
constitutional breach that required the consent of the people before allowing an outside entity to gain any powers over some areas of sovereignty (i.e. Trade based via Common Market). On a majority of 2 to 1 the referendum was passed after a good deal of very one-sided propaganda was used to influence public opinion. Since then a further three Treaties and one Act have been passed by the now EU which allows it to progress in its ultimate goal outside the scope of what the UK electorate signed up to in the referendum. Attempts have been made through the British courts to annul membership of the European Union on the basis that Parliament acted improperly. They have failed because Parliament, through its legal sovereignty, is the source of the law in Britain and the courts are unable to challenge any Parliamentary Act (e.g. ECA). The EU has always had the ultimate goal of political and monetary union and to create a new race called Europeans with its own flag and anthem. This is causing concern amongst many citizens within Europe and there is rise of euro skepticism spreading across Europe. The President of the European Council Donald Tusk recently admitted in Rome that this dream of one European state with one common interest, with one vision, one European nation, was an illusion. His analysis shows a degree of common sense as Europe has the most diverse set of indigenous people located in a relatively small area on our planet thus making it unlikely to get a seemingly forced ‘one fits all’ nation. After the disasters of two world wars the idea of closer co-operation between democratic nation states of Europe with free trade was a good idea. As many commentators remark democratic countries who trade with each other do not go to war with each other. A big misconception is that a lot of
Brits are anti-Europe – wrong they are anti-Brussels. With the rise of UK Independence Party the EU question has been foisted on the main political parties that for years has always dogged the UK political landscape. The British bulldog spirit of fair play and justice has been snapping at the heels of Brussels and the UK political establishment who appear to have forgotten that the UK Parliament has the moral obligation to its people to defend its sovereignty according to the UK constitution. No one can deny that today Europe has developed into a Federalist nightmare known in some circles as the EUSSR. It seems to roll from one crisis to the next and acts like an inflexible super state of institutions that are politically left leaning, power hungry with an excessive bureaucracy. At its head are unelected commissioners that propose legislation and recent history shows there is nothing that the EU has wanted that it either has not got, or is still working on. Surprisingly Tony Blair, a staunch believer in the EU, said in an interview with the respected German magazine Der Speigel (2013) “It (sic EU) is essentially about power, not about peace anymore”. The UK Remain camp claim that the UK is better off and safer inside the EU as it gives more clout on the world stage. They say that the UK is too small, too weak to survive outside of the EU. Various world leaders from such countries as the USA Japan and also big corporations are stating support for the Remain camp. The Leave camp suggests that being trading partners is a good idea but having to be member of a ‘club’ costing the UK £250 million (net) per week that intends to remove sovereignty is unacceptable to the nation that is quite capable of controlling its of own affairs. Daniel Hannan a Conservative MEP for the Leave campaign said in a recent live debate. “The United Kingdom is the world’s fifth-largest economy, it’s the
fourth-largest military power, has a permanent seat on the UN. How much bigger do we have to be before we have the confidence to raise our eyes to more distant horizons and rediscover that global vocation we once took for granted.” Soviet Vladimir Bukovksy (born 1942) was a prominent member of a Soviet dissident movement of the 1960s and 1970s. He spent twelve years in various prisons and labor camps within the Soviet Union and was eventually expelled to the West. Not only has he studied the Soviet Union and written books and articles on the subject he has also studied the similarities between the EU and the former Soviet Union. He has described the EU as a “monster” that must be destroyed before it develops into a fully-fledged totalitarian state. Bukovksy is referring to its structures, certain ideologies, plans, direction, inevitable expansion and the obliteration of nations. He made one very grim remark about the EU saying “I have lived your future and it didn’t work”. The federal ambitions of Brussels are so entrenched that the process will continue and listening to the people of Europe has never been one of the strong points of the Brussels elite as past referendums or other events have shown. Conspiracy theorists are saying that world events such as EU integration are being orchestrated so as to create a new world order by referring to The Coudenhove-Kalergi Plan, the Cloward Piven Strategy and r/K Selection Theory. The British ‘justice and right’ as stated by Kipling is seemingly being challenged and so is its right to self-govern. History shows that, more often than not, loss of sovereignty leads to liberalization imposed in the interests of the powerful. Which way the referendum will go is, according to polls, on a knife edge and voters will be swung far more by what is actually happening in Europe rather than by predictions. There are credible arguments in both camps to support their stances but the main weaknesses of the Remain camp seems to be its reluctance to discuss obvious loss of sovereignty and related control and its Project Fear tactics. No one in the Leave camp is talking about the UK leaving the European market. What they want is a mutual trade agreement without political union (just like a majority of the other 169 countries around the world have) and Brexit seems the only way to achieve it. The end of searching for that confident Britain of the past is perhaps within its grasp.
‘Zeus Quests Remastered’ 60fps. ‘Zeus Quests Remastered’ is a sil-
ly point and click adventure game with light-hearted humour. It combines Greek Mythology with Sci-Fi in a twisted way! This remake is fully animated with 60FPS, silly vector FHD graphics and super silly dialogs. You control Zeus (Boss of Olympus) which is a wacky character. He tries to fix a time machine to save the planet from explosion. Everything happens in Greek mythology timeframe. The characters and dialogues are silly and translated into 6 languages. There is English Voice over in some cut scenes. Everything is fully animated with
We use Vector art, a unique cartoonish style. Zeus, the boss of Olympus is summoned back to earth by an ancient security mechanism. The story starts with Zeus flying his spaceship and landing it in the bottom of the Santorini Ocean. In Santorini he will interact with dozens of crazy characters and solve many smart puzzles. The game is big, full length.
“A Genuine Love” by Elsa Pramateftaki - Teacher
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to it in a similar way. The more you embrace a child, the greater love you receive for his heart is always full of true emotions. The same thing happens when an animal is concerned. A pet for a child is like a treasure in a big chest. The pet is his friend, his companion, his guard and a real member of her/his family. He takes care of it, protects it, trains it and as a result the pet – especially if it is a dog or a cat – senses all this burst of emotions. It grows up with the child and offers him/her everything a child can ask for: Love, care, fun, protection, loyalty!! Here are the feelings of some of my students concerning their pets. It does not matter if they are too simple, too short or long as long they speak to our hearts!!! MY PET
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1) Katerina Tzanaki I love my cat
A little learning is a dangerous thing Although my Greek is fairly good I sometimes feel I really should Confess it’s something of a wonder That I recovered from a blunder (Made many years ago it’s true When first employed by the EU.) The mentor they had given me Said “What about a cup of tea?” Then on the way her friend we met Called Panayiota - can’t forget Her name though I would much prefer Forgetting what I said to her. From having spent about a week With “Teach yourself some easy Greek” I thought I knew a thing or two About the question “How do you do?” But I was wrong because you see I went for “posso”, not for “ti” She didn’t answer me right there Her eyebrows rose into her hair And when (not knowing what to say) I thought it best to go away,
She told my mentor - looking lost “You know he asked how much I cost?” ********** Having a little flutter I don’t know if it’s good or bad That you don’t know how I went mad. It means you didn’t ever try To photograph a butterfly: A challenge that could easily send The sanest man around the bend. They really are such pretty things With dots and swirls across their wings But frustrate – that they really can Because their best attention span Is 20 seconds, maybe less And then they up and change address. The instant that your finger twitched The view you had was promptly switched To one with branches, twigs and sky….
He will visit Oia, Akrotiri, Fira, Caldera, Volcano and many more places until he finally discovers his super weapon, the thunder and the time machine box. But even then the task is far from over, he will have to set sail to another cluster of Greek islands, Milos, Karpathos, Mykonos and Delos. There he has to find the scattered pieces of the time machine so that he can use it to save the planet. There he will even abduct Europe
transformed into a bull (mythology) and take her to Minoan Crete in the Knossos timeframe. There he will enter the famous labyrinth of Knossos, go to Festos and find the missing pieces to complete the mission. Features: • Silly ‘Point and Click’ Adventure game, Old-School. • Silly 60FPS fully animated characters. • Silly plot & dialogues translated into 6 languages. • Silly vector graphics in Full HD. Page: http://www.crazysoft.com/apps/zeusquest Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles
Its name is kitty My cat is very good And she wants to go to school. I play with her in the park My cat is climbing the trees. And she likes to eat all the fish I love her very much
and I like feeding my dog. We are great friends. 2) John In the summer I stand behind silently And I look suddenly at a dog So cute and very small I take it with him He eats from my food My bread and fish I give him some water For I love him a lot His name is aris and Also paris
2) Vanessa Karanalidi My pet is a cat. Her name is Lili, Acute little cat. She Plays with me and She eats meat, fish And likes to drink milk. I love her so much MY DOG TOM 1) Christo Zmali I love my dog His name is Tom. He’s five and I’m ten. He likes hiding bones in the park. He likes eating food for dogs
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Quite empty of the butterfly. Nor can you see where it has flown With any camera like my own. No sign of him (or is it her?) The zoom’s on full, it’s all a blur. You watch it flutter, watch it land I’m sure the villains understand Two more failed photos, maybe three And you’ll have lost your sanity. ********** Celebration As watcher, you could easily feel His glee when slapping toe and heel; Flamboyant gestures for a boy But part and parcel of his joy In dancing at his mother’s side In concentration and with pride The ancient steps of Cretan dance His rhythm and his open stance Astounding for a child his age Surrounded on this village stage By chairs and benches, food and wine Both Greeks and expats come to dine On Greece’s Independence Day
And who could want a nicer way To be together in the din Of voices, lyre and mandolin ********** A Sunday school scene On Christmas Day it was a shock To see a shepherd with his flock. Not that the sight was new to me It’s one I very often see: An upright man with thick white hair His sheep all scattered everywhere Along the roadside, nibbling grass. I slow and take my time to pass So I won’t scare them, make them run As thoughtless people do for fun. Each time he nods his friendly thanks And pulls his sheep back into ranks. Perhaps he’s 80, looks that way, Quite biblical on Christmas Day: Appropriate, as it seemed to me This part of Crete’s great tapestry. **********
How to Keep Your BBQ in Good Health this Summer Regardless of whether you call it
your barbecue or your grill, you’ll need a few important supplies to keep your appliance clean and to maintain its optimum cooking capabilities. Clean cloths, cooking oil, paper towels, and a wire brush are essential to ensuring that your BBQ fires up properly and safely whenever you need it. Before you begin any maintenance work on your barbecue, be sure to read the guide provided by the manufacturer of your grill. The instruction manual will provide you with all of the information you will need to use, clean, and maintain your barbecue.
Step 2 - Unclog the Cast Burners When your flame tamers are out of the barbecue, check the cast burners. If they’ve become clogged, you will need to scrub them to remove the residue. Excess residue will clog the burners, which can cause damage to the burner as well as uneven cooking. Use your wire brush to scrub the burners and remove any grease or leftover food. If your burners are made of ceramic, you’ll need to carefully clean them. A wire brush will damage the fragile ceramic. Instead, turn on the burners for about ten minutes to burn off the residue. Then allow the ceramic to cool and gently wipe off any other residue with a soft clean cloth. Step 3 - Brush the Grates Regularly Regularly brush the cooking grates of your barbecue with your wire brush. This will reduce the chances of any bacteria or food residue building up on the grates. The burners should be turned off before you begin cleaning. Once all of the residue has been re-
Step 4 - Check the Fuel Line with Soap Before you attempt to ignite your gas grill, take a look at the fuel line leading from the tank to the barbecue. It’s a good idea to check the line once a month during the grilling season to ensure that there are no leaks. You can check for leaks by applying soapy water to the line. Fill a bowl with water and add a drop of liquid detergent, mixing the solution until it is soapy. Use a cloth to apply the water. If any bubbles develop on the line, you’ll know you have a leak. You’ll either have to tighten the connectors or replace your fuel line. Step 5 - Clear the Venture Tubes Make sure the venture tubes leading from the burners to the control buttons are clear. Spiders and other insects can get inside these tubes, causing blockages and fire hazards.
Disconnect the tubes and clean them. Dip your wire brush into soapy water to remove any residue. If necessary, uncurl a paper clip and use it to get into smaller parts of the tubes. Allow the tubes to dry before you reconnect them. Be sure the venture tubes are securely connected to prevent any possibility of a dangerous fire hazard. Step 6 - Check Propane Levels Ensure that your propane tank is full. Check the reading on the gauge at the top of the tank. If your tank does not have a gauge, you can use warm water to check the amount of propane left. Pour some warm water from the top of the tank down one side. Rub your hand down the side of the tank. The area where you feel the tank become cool is the level of propane left in the tank. Step 7 - Look for an Ignition Spark Make sure the ignition is sparking properly. Try igniting the barbecue and look for the spark. If there is no spark you have a problem with your pressure regulator. Check that they are secured tightly. If you are still experiencing difficulties, you may need to check whether the ignition switch batteries need to be replaced. Exterior Maintenance Barbecue exterior surfaces are made from a variety of materials that require different methods of keeping them clean. If your barbecue has a porcelain coated steel lid, it’s important to treat it with the utmost care
since these lids are delicate and can easily become damaged. Use a mild liquid detergent to wash the surface and a soft clean cloth to dry for more n ews click o it. Window cleaner is also an n http://cre tepost.gr effective product for polishing these surfaces. Barbecues with stainless steel lids are cleaned best with hot soapy water. First use a sponge to remove any residue. Be sure to work with the grain of the steel to rub off any baked-on food. Then, rinse the lid with warm water to get all of the soap residue off. Use a stainless steel solvent and a soft dry cloth to polish the steel to shine. Safety Tips Check and clean your barbecue thoroughly twice a year. Regularly maintaining your grill will keep it running well and reduce the chances of problems and fire hazards. Do not use your barbecue in a garage or enclosed area. Keep it a minimum of ten feet away from your home. Store your fuel tanks in a well ventilated area and in an upright position. Keep children and pets away from your barbecue whenever it is hot. You will need: • Wire brush • Soft clean cloths • Cooking oil • Paper towel • Liquid detergent • Window cleaner • Sponge • Stainless steel cleaner
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Step 1 - Clean the Flame Tamers Make sure the flame tamers in your barbecue are clean. They’re also referred to as heat tents, and you’ll find them directly over the burners. Remove them from your barbecue and use your wire brush to remove any residue or debris. Once you’ve removed the debris, you’re finished. They do not require any oil whatsoever.
moved, lightly spray them with your cooking oil. You might also choose to pour cooking oil onto a piece of paper towel and rub it over the grates. This will enable you to get the oil more deeply into the surface of the grates. Be sure to wait until the grates are cool before you begin. Not only will the cooking oil make the grilling process easier, but it will prevent rust from developing on the metal grates. It’s important to use a wire brush that is in good condition. An older brush may start to lose its bristles. The last thing you want is old wire bristles in your next grilled hamburger.
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Keep your dog safe in the summer Summer is a terrific time to be a
dog owner. It lets you run, swim, and play with your dog in nicer weather than any other time of the year. However, summer also brings unique risks to your dog’s health that you should keep in mind throughout the season. These summer dangers include:
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1. Heat stroke Heat stroke occurs when your dog’s body temperature rises dangerously high. It is most common when dogs are left in a car for too long, or when they exercise in the heat. Never leave your dog in the car in hot weather, and always remember that a cracked window is not enough to cool a car. Your dog always needs access to shade outside. Muzzling interferes with a dog’s ability to cool itself by panting and should be avoided. 2. Sunburn Dogs can burn in the sun just like people can. White, lick on t.gr light-colored, and thinly coatc s w re ne epos for mo ttp://cret ed dogs have an increased h risk of sunburn. Sunburn causes pain, itching, peeling, and other problems. To prevent sunburn, apply a waterproof sunscreen formulated for babies or pets. Be sure to cover the tips of your dog’s ears and nose, the skin around its mouth, and its back.
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3. Burned foot pads Sidewalk, patio, street, sand. and other surfaces can burn your dog’s footpads. Walk your dog in the morning and at night when outdoor surfaces are coolest. Press your hand onto surfaces for 30 seconds to test them before allowing your dog to walk on them. If it is painful for you, it will be
drink more than a small amount of pool water. Standing water, such as puddles, can also be dangerous for dogs to drink due to the presence of antifreeze or other chemicals. Provide your dog with fresh water to drink whenever possible. 9. Seasonal allergies Fleas, mold, flowers, and other potential allergens are common during summer. Allergies cause itching (and with it, excessive scratching), coughing, sneezing, discomfort, and other problems for your dog. Keep your dog away from allergy triggers when possible, especially if you know it has a particular allergy. Ask your veterinarian about whether your pet would benefit from a canine antihistamine or other medication.
painful for your dog. 4. Dehydration Prevent dehydration by providing your dog with unrestricted access to fresh and cool water both indoors and outside. Ice cubes and frozen chicken or beef broth encourage your dog to take in more fluids and help keep it cool. You can also feed your dog wet dog food during the summer to increase its fluid intake. 5. Campfires and barbecues Your dog may try to take burning sticks from the fire, which are hard to retrieve since they think that you are playing when you chase them. Food that is stuck to barbecues after cooking can tempt your dog to lick the barbecue and burn its tongue or mouth. Lighter fluid is a poison and should not be left where your dog can reach it. Keep your dog away from barbecues and campfires unless it is on a very short leash.
6. Fireworks Some fireworks look like sticks, which makes your dog think that they are toys. The loud noises and sudden flash of fireworks can disorient and startle your dog, causing it to run wildly. If you cannot avoid being around fireworks, then keep your dog on a very short leash. 7. Parasites Ticks, fleas, mosquitoes, flies, and other insects are at their peak during the summer months. Talk to your veterinarian about appropriate protection such as collars, sprays, shampoos, dips, and other products. 8. Chemicals in the water It is no secret that most dogs love to swim. Swimming can be fun for you and your dog and helps prevent heat stroke. However, chlorine can irritate a dog’s skin and upset its stomach. Rinse your dog with fresh water after swimming in a pool and do not let it
10. Getting lost Take care when traveling with your dog during the summer to prevent it from becoming lost in unfamiliar surroundings. Always have someone watching your dog if it is off its leash. A collar with a contact information tag should be considered the minimum safety precaution. Microchip your dog if you desire more reliable identification. These summer safety tips apply to dogs in general, but no one knows your dog better than you. If your dog is well behaved around food, for example, then it may be safer to let it be near a barbecue. Do not be afraid to let your dog off its leash to run and enjoy summer, but do be aware of what possible dangers may be nearby before you do so. If you have a fun summer dog story or know a summer danger that we forgot to mention, tell us in the comments. cesarsway.com
How to Take Care of Vinca Flowers Abundant
blooms and ease of care make Vinca (Catharanthus roseus) an excellent selection if you have little time to tend your garden. Useful in borders, flowerbeds, rock gardens and containers, the vinca flower provides instant color wherever it grows. The round, flat blooms appear on top of 12- to 15-inch stems. These drought-tolerant bedding plants thrive in any soil type as long as it is fast draining and not overly fertile. Taking care of Vinca in five steps 1. Pull up any weeds growing around the vinca. Clear any debris, such as fallen leaves, twigs or rocks from the ground. Spread a 1- to
2-inch layer of mulch around the plants with a trowel or garden fork. Keep the mulch two to three inches away from the plants’ stems to prevent the development of rot. 2. Water the vinca only when the surrounding soil becomes completely
dry. Apply water from a garden hose directly to the soil surrounding the plants. Do not splash the plants’ foliage. Wet the soil to a depth of 6 inches. Give the plants water only during the morning to allow time for drops of moisture to dry before
nightfall. 3. Fertilize the plants once a month with a 10-10-10 nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium water-soluble fertilizer. Mix 1 teaspoon of fertilizer with 1 gallon of water, or according to the instructions on the package. Apply the fertilizer in place of a watering. 4. Clip off the terminal end of the plant’s main stem to encourage lateral branching if the plant becomes tall and leggy. Make the cut 1/8 to 1/4 inch above the second set of leaves using a pair of pruning snips. 5. Check the plant’s leaves for aphids or mites when you water the plant. Wash off small insect populations with a steady stream of water in the morning. Spray heavily infested plants with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil to eradicate the pests.
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Legendary Gastronomy of Crete Cretan gastronomy is a legend in itself. Capturing the culture and spirit of an island blessed with fertile lands and abundant sunshine, Cretan gastronomy constitutes one of the most characteristic and healthy examples of the Mediterranean diet. Mouth-watering yet nutritious the Cretan cuisine is a legend to be shared with the world. Are you ready to witness the distinctive Cretan culinary tradition and spread the word? Let’s get a taste of the island and a glimpse into genuine Cretan delicacies. Every region of Crete bears its own microclimate and therefore has its own characteristic specialties and flavours. The salty breeze meets the sweet scent of vineyards and the sharp smell of cedar coming from Psiloritis creating a flan voursome atmosphere to ino click news tepost.gr e r o dulge in a feast of the finest e /cr for m http:/ Mediterranean cuisine. Wake up to the fragrant smell of Kalitsounia, sweet cheese pastries stuffed with myzithra cheese, cinnamon & sugar. Those who rather enjoy salty, savoury
foods are advised to try one of the local pies, traditional cheese pies (made of myzithra, xyno-myzithra, graviera and herbs), yogurt pies or hortopites, homemade pies stuffed with local greens (fried fennel pie or pies stuffed with leek, spiny chicory, Mediterranean Hartwort, bryony and spinach). Many variations of fried pastries sprinkled with local cheese and honey are also a common delicacy in Crete.
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of Crete opened their doors to winelovers at the 28 and 29 of May. We give you 10 reasons to take a unique Cretan Winery tour! 1. TRAVEL through the countryside of Crete, and discover the
vineyards and the olive groves 2. TRY the variety of the Cretan Wines 3. DISCUSS about the 11 indigenous varieties and the vinification process with the wine producers 4. SEARCH the experimental vinification processes of each winemaker 5. MEET the Cretan Winemakers and get to know the person beneath the label and the philosophy 6. DISCOVER the production area and how modern technology can be combined with such a great history in vinification 7. ASK FOR ADVICES about the Cretan Wines 8. GET bottled Cretan wines, in producer prices, with total guarantee of quality services. 9. TASTE the Cretan gastronomy 10. ENJOY a great spring weekend in Crete
After a delicious morning there is no better way to start your meals than with a traditional Ntako, a Cretan rusk topped with tomato, feta cheese, olives, oregano and olive oil and a side of local boiled wild greens or apaki (smoked pork with herbs & spices). Some of the must-taste dishes of Crete include Bourbouristoi Chochlioi (rolled over snails fried with rosemary), vine leaves or zucchini blos-
soms stuffed with rice, minced meat, onion, oregano, tomato, cloves, parsley and garlic, fried rabbit with wine and rosemary, Chaniotiko boureki (local pie made of potatoes, courgettes, anthotyro or xinomyzithra cheese and mint), Antikristo (Traditional Roasted lamb or pork meat with sea salt cooked against the fire) and Kakavia (the Cretan fisherman’s soup with assorted small fish, tomatoes, onions, fennel bulbs and parsley) and Goat or rooster with curd staka cheese and spaghetti noodles. After you have experienced the ultimate in Cretan gastronomy make sure not to miss a traditional Cretan feast or wedding celebration. It is your chance to truly understand the Cretan “temperament” and culture and enjoy a dish of “Gamopilafo”, a distinct wedding specialty made with boiled goat and rice that should be accompanied with a glass of local raki or tsikoudia, the distilled alcoholic drink of Crete. Visit Crete, Get a Taste of its Tradition & Spread the most delicious legend! www.cycladia.com
Traditional Cretan Recipes Snails with potatoes and fennel INGREDIENTS • 1/2 kilo snails • 4 potatoes, quartered • 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped • 3/4 cup olive oil • 3/4 cup olive oil • 1 large onion, finely chopped • 3 tablespoons red wine • Salt and pepper to taste PREPARATION Place the snails in a deep bowl filled with tepid water and cover with a dish. Allow them to stand for 30 minutes. When the snails begin to move, remove the thick membrane covering their orifice with a knife and scrub any other waste from their shell (if a snail has not come off its shell, it is probably not alive). Rinse meticulously under plenty of tap water and let them boil in some
saltwater for 5 minutes. Take them out with a ladle, put them into a colander and pour off any excess liquid. Saute the onion with the olive oil in a saucepan, add the fennel, stir and extinguish with wine. Add 1 cup of water and let food simmer for about 25 minutes. Then add the potatoes, snails, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Continue boiling for 30 minutes over moderate heat. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Raki or Tsikoudia? The taste is the same! Raki or Tsikoudia is a local Cretan
distilled alcoholic drink, a clear and fragrant liquor, which visitors are offered as a welcoming gesture, or at the end of a meal. Raki contains about 37% alcohol, similar to Scotch whiskey or gin. It is served straight, in shot glasses, usually well chilled. Every autumn, after the grape harvest, various wine celebrations begin. Then comes the manufacture of raki. The custom of distilleries was instituted by Eleftherios Venizelos in 1920,
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thousand bottles of the unique Cretan wine, were at the venue of the La Cite du Vin at Bordeaux in France for three years. The contract has already been signed and the wines are already at Bordeaux. Situated in Bordeaux, La Cité du Vin is a unique venue for culture and recreation where wine comes to life through an immersive, sensorial approach, all set within an evocative architectural design. La Cité du Vin gives a different view of wine, across the world, across the ages, across all cultures and all civilisations. The mission is to promote and share the cultural, universal and living her-
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when special permits were given to farmers to distill raki for additional income. The strafylla (crushed grapes), what is left behind once grapes have been pressed to make wine, are slowly boiled in special cauldrons. Drop by drop, raki begins to flow; very strong at first, almost pure alcohol, and then properly balanced. The cretan raki is not just a local product. It is an intrinsic part of the identity of the local culture and expresses cretan hospitality.
Spanking can pose long-term harms to children, 5-decade analysis suggests As many as 80 percent of parents
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worldwide spank their children, according to a 2014 UNICEF report. But a meta-analysis of five decades of research published in the Journal of Family Psychology suggests the disciplinary action can pose serious, long-term harm to children. The research, which reviewed 160,000 children overall, linked repeated spanking to an increased risk of a child being defiant to his or her parents, anti-social, aggressive, mentally ill, and cognitively challenged. Researchers who conducted the study, from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Michigan, said their meta-analysis is the most comprehensive on spanking to date. “Our analysis focuses on what most
Americans would recognize as spanking and not on potentially abusive behaviours,” study author Elizabeth Gershoff, an associate professor of human development and family sciences at The University of Texas at Austin, said in a news release. “We found that spanking was associated with unintended detrimental outcomes, and was not associated with more immediate or long-term compliance, which are parents’ intended outcomes when they discipline their children.” Study authors defined spanking as an open-handed hit on the behind or extremities, and they found the disciplinary action was significantly linked with 13 of the 17 outcomes they analysed.
Researchers described all of those outcomes as detrimental. “Spanking thus does the opposite of what parents usually want it to do,” co-author Grogan-Kaylor, an associate professor at the University of Michigan School of Social Work, said in the release. Researchers drew their results by reviewing various studies and consistently found negative behavioural associations with spanking, regardless of the research model. They wrote in their study that there’s no clear evidence spanking can have a positive effect on children’s behaviour and development, and that outcomes from spanking are similar to those from physical abuse. “We as a society think of spanking and
Why Swimming Is So Good for You Swimming is an almost ideal
way to stay in shape. If you don’t already swim, it’s not too late to start. And ck on li c r s .g re new epost if you don’t like to swim, for mo ttp://cret h there’s a wide range of other workouts you can do in water.
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Swim your heart out If you’re looking for exercise that improves heart and lung capacity, but is gentle on your joints, swimming is a top choice. Like other aerobic exercise such as running, it can improve cardiovascular fitness as well as cholesterol levels, provided you swim at a brisk pace. Aim to swim laps for 20 to 40 minutes at a pace that keeps your heart rate up. Start slowly; initially you may need to rest between laps. Over time, work out longer, preferably using different strokes and speeds. Because swimming places less demand on the heart than running and other sports, your heart rate won’t go up as high. That means your target heart rate—if you know it—will be lower by 10 to 20 beats per minute.
Blood sugar and blood pressure control Several studies have found that swimming can improve various measures of blood sugar control, such as insulin sensitivity. This is true even though swimmers tend to weigh more and have more body fat than, say, runners or cyclists. Swimming is beneficial in
this regard not only because it can provide an aerobic workout, but also because the resistance provided by the water builds muscle, which helps with blood sugar control. Some other research has shown that swimming and water exercise programs can help people lower blood pressure.
A life changing visit to our pharmacy can make you change the way you see life and put your body and mind in harmony. Have you ever visited a pharmacy to taste health? A different pharmacy in the centre of the old town of Chania is waiting to share with you secrets of well being and longevity. Taste the biolo gical honey, the royal jelly, tea from plants carefully chosen in therapeutic recipes, high concentration and purity juices of pomegranate, cranberry, aloe. Orthomolecular nutrition with suggestions on detox programs and a carefully selected range of supplements, vitamins an gluten free products from all over the world. In the same premises you can find a live homeopathic lab with 6.000 homeopathic remedies in stock and the ability to produce any kind of homeopathic form i.e. pills, granules, solutions etc Evangelia Sakka is the pharmacist in charge who has created that special pharmacy and will be happy to introduce you to that fantastic world but also suggest whatever will be more settable for you. Our philosophy doesn’t stop on food and supplements but we want you to think of your mind and body as well. That’s why we have created next to our pharmacy the Green Care SPA. A SPA that helps to uplift your mind and body with biological face an body treatments, reflexology, reiky, su jok and moxa treatment, Bach flower remedies, homeopathy sessions, bowtech as well as nail therapies. We are waiting for you to restart your life at Daskalogianni 43 - 45, SAKKA Pharmacy www.my-pharmacy.gr / www.greencarespa.gr
physical abuse as distinct behaviours,” Gershoff said in the release. “Yet our research shows that spanking is linked with the same negative child outcomes as abuse, just to a slightly lesser degree.” In the news release, Gershoff noted that her team’s results fall in line with a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that called for “public engagement and education campaigns and legislative approaches to reduce corporal punishment,” including spanking, as a means of reducing physical child abuse. “We hope that our study can help educate parents about the potential harms of spanking and prompt them to try positive and non-punitive forms of discipline,” she said in the release.
Weight control? Studies on the effects of swimming on weight have produced inconsistent results. While swimming burns a lot of calories (about 600 an hour, on average, depending on the stroke and intensity), recreational swimmers tend to lose less weight than would be expected from other aerobic activities, such as running, cycling or brisk walking. That may be because cold water dissipates much more heat from the body than air at the same temperature does. There’s some evidence that this leads to increased appetite in the hours after swimming. You’ll burn the most calories doing the butterfly stroke or a fast crawl. Next come the breaststroke and backstroke, then the sidestroke. It’s good to do a few different strokes for a well-balanced workout. Even if swimming doesn’t help you lose weight, it can help reduce body fat and waist circumference, while toning all major muscles (arms, shoulders, hips, legs). Swimming is also a good way for runners and cyclists to cross-train, since it uses different muscles.
in the Aegean to provide us with ample iconographic evidence of sporting activity held in the Bronze Age. From the representations on stone vases, frescos and sealstones it appears that the Minoans practiced a number of sports, such as boxing, wrestling, bull-leaping and acrobatics. The famous relief on the rhyton from Hagia Triada, dating to the 16th century BC, is divided into zones where different sports such us wrestling, bull-leaping and boxing are depicted. Eventhough the actual rules of boxing remain unknown, the postures are suggestive of the following practices: competitions were probably always held in pairs. Noteworthy is the absence of interference by a judge; a fact probably attributed to iconographic restrictions. In both sports the athletes had elaborate coiffures, wore sandals and necklaces. Wrestlers wore a special kind of helmet with cheekpieces, whereas boxers had their heads uncovered. The winner is portrayed with his left hand raised, a possible posture to demonstrate his triumph. The defeated is shown in various postures, either on his knees or while trying to avoid the opponent’s blows. In all available scenes, high quality performance conveys long periods of practice and well-developed athletic ability and training. The famous fresco from Thera (ca. 1550 BC), depicting two young boys boxing, proves that training was a main concern from an early age. Each of the boys is wearing a girdle and a boxing glove only on his right hand. Bull-leaping scenes imply absolute
precision in action and highly developed acquaintance with the dangers encountered during physical contact with the animal. Acrobatic exercises and wrestling scenes show exercised bodies with narrow waists and well-trained bodies with strong muscles. The consistency and precision in movement shows that athletic activities were organized activities of repetitive nature in Minoan times. Based on these observations we tend to assign a rather religious character to the athletic activities of Minoan Crete. It appears that they formed part of a ceremonial initiation rite (rite of passage) of noble youths. Alternatively they formed a type of religious spectacle, organized by the palace. Such spectacles would entertain large crowds of people in the vicinity of the palace. Bull-leaping Bull-leaping (also taurokathapsia, from Greek ταυροκαθάψια) is a motif of Middle Bronze Age figurative art,
notably of Minoan Crete, but also found in Hittite Anatolia, the Levant, Bactria and the Indus Valley. It is often interpreted as a depiction of a ritual performed in connection with bull worship. This ritual consists of an acrobatic leap over a bull; when the leaper grasps the bull’s horns, the bull will violently jerk his neck upwards giving the leaper the momentum necessary to perform somersaults and other acrobatic tricks or stunts. Younger (1995) classifies bull-leaping depictions as follows: Type I: the acrobat approaches the bull from the front, grabs the horns, and somersaults backwards Type II: the acrobat approaches the bull from the front, dives over the horns without touching them and pushes himself with his hands from the bull’s back into a backward somersault Type III: the acrobat is depicted in mid-air over the bull’s back, facing the same way as the animal The Type III depictions are often found in Late Minoan IIIB artwork
(14th to 13th centuries BC). Frescoes in Tell el-Dab’a (Avaris, Egypt) dating to the 18th dynasty (16th to 14th centuries BC) show similar designs besides genuinely Egyptian motifs, for which reason they have usually been ascribed to Minoan-taught Egyptian craftsmen (rather than to Minoan ones directly). They could also have been included as palace decorations because the palace was built for an Aegean princess diplomatically married to a Hyksos pharaoh. Other examples of bull-leaping scenes have been found in Syria, such as a cylinder seal impression found in level VII at Alalakh for more news click on (Old Babylonian period, 19th http://cre tepost.gr or 18th century BC) showing two acrobats performing handstands on the back of a bull, with an ankh sign placed between them, another seal belonging to a servant of Shamshi-Adad I (c. 1800 BC), besides other Syrian examples. Furthermore, a relief vase was discovered in Hüseyindede in 1997, dating to the Hittite Old Kingdom (18th to 15th centuries BC). Bull-leaping is thought to have been a key ritual in the religion of the Minoan civilization in Bronze Age Crete. As in the case of other Mediterranean civilizations, the bull was the subject of veneration and worship. Representation of the Bull at the palace of Knossos is a widespread symbol in the art and decoration of this archaeological site. The assumption, widely debated by scholars, is that the iconography represents a ritual sport and/or performance in which human athletes literally vaulted over bulls as part of a ceremonial rite. www.fhw.gr
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Sports in Minoan Crete. Bull-Leaping