"Croatian Coast from 10.000m above" - Part 3

Airviews | Coast | Croatia | 2011-06

Our flihgt back from Heraklion to Germany was side by side to the Croatian Coast. In former times (from 1974-1990) I spent most of my holidays in Vranjica some kilometers away from Trogir. So the view out of the airplane was a travel backwards to my youth.

"Croatian Coast from 10.000m above" - Part 2

Airviews | Coast | Croatia | 2011-06

Our flihgt back from Heraklion to Germany was side by side to the Croatian Coast. In former times (from 1974-1990) I spent most of my holidays in Vranjica some kilometers away from Trogir. So the view out of the airplane was a travel backwards to my youth.

"Croatian Coast from 10.000m above" - Part 1

Airviews | Coast | Croatia | 2011-06

Our flihgt back from Heraklion to Germany was side by side to the Croatian Coast. In former times (from 1974-1990) I spent most of my holidays in Vranjica some kilometers away from Trogir. So the view out of the airplane was a travel backwards to my youth.

"A greek ghosttown"

Mixourrouma | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

Here are some pictures which I took in Old Mixourrouma. It is a ghost town nearby new Mixourrouma which is situated some kilometers away from the town of Spili.

"The most beautiful harbour view in Greece"

Agia Galini & Agios Pavlos | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

One day I made a trip to the southwest part of Crete. I went to Agia Galini and Agios Pavlos. Here are the good yield of that day.

"Different pictures from Crete"

Mix | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

Here are some pictures which don´t fit into the other albums. Nevertheless I want to show them to you.

"Nothing else than thick walls"

Frangokastello | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

Frangokastello is the location of a castle and scattered settlement on the south coast of Crete, about 12 km. east of Chora Sfakion and within the prefecture of Chania. The castle was built by the Venetians in 1371-74 as a garrison to impose order on the rebellious Sfakia region, to deter pirates, and to protect Venetian nobles and their properties. Origin: wikipedia

"A thousand suiciders blow up their lives" - Part 2

Monastery Arkadi | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

The monastery of Arkadi is an Eastern Orthodox monastery, situated on a fertile plateau 23 km to the southeast of Rethymnon on the island of Crete. The current catholicon (church) dates back to the 16th century and is marked by the influence of the Renaissance. Situated on a plateau, and surrounded by a thick and high wall, the monastery is also built like a fortress. The monastery played an active role in the Cretan resistance of Ottoman rule during the Cretan revolt in 1866. 943 Greeks, mostly women and children, sought refuge in the monastery. After three days of battle and under orders from the hegumen (abbot) of the monastery, the Cretans blew up barrels of gunpowder, choosing to sacrifice themselves rather than surrender. Origin: wikipedia

"A thousand suiciders blow up their lives" - Part 1

Monastery Arkadi | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

The monastery of Arkadi is an Eastern Orthodox monastery, situated on a fertile plateau 23 km to the southeast of Rethymnon on the island of Crete. The current catholicon (church) dates back to the 16th century and is marked by the influence of the Renaissance. Situated on a plateau, and surrounded by a thick and high wall, the monastery is also built like a fortress. The monastery played an active role in the Cretan resistance of Ottoman rule during the Cretan revolt in 1866. 943 Greeks, mostly women and children, sought refuge in the monastery. After three days of battle and under orders from the hegumen (abbot) of the monastery, the Cretans blew up barrels of gunpowder, choosing to sacrifice themselves rather than surrender. Origin: wikipedia

"Strolling along the coast"

Chinaria Bay | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

Here are some pictures of my walk into the direction of Chinaria Bay. It was a walk through dry fields with some nice views of the Timeos Stavros as well as of Damnoni.

"A beautiful canyon with pittoresque church"

Kourtaliotiko Canyon | Crete | Germany | 2011-06

The Kourtaliotiko Gorge, also known as the Asomatos Gorge, is a gorge on the southern side of the western part of the island of Crete. The village of Koxare is at the northern end of the gorge. A road runs north to south through the gorge joining Koxare to Asomatos; it then leads west, on to the town of Plakias on the southern coast of Crete. A small ruined church (Agios Nikolaos) sits within the gorge. There is also a 40 metre high waterfall. Origin: wikipedia

"Until 1971 capital city of Crete" - Part 3

Chania | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

Chania is the second largest city of Crete and the capital of the Chania regional unit. It lies along the north coast of the island, about 70 km west of Rethymno and 145 km west of Heraklion. The official population of the municipal unit is 55,838. Despite being heavily bombed during World War II, Chania's Old Town is considered the most beautiful urban district on Crete, especially the crumbling Venetian harbour. Origin: wikipedia

"Until 1971 capital city of Crete" - Part 2

Chania | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

Chania is the second largest city of Crete and the capital of the Chania regional unit. It lies along the north coast of the island, about 70 km west of Rethymno and 145 km west of Heraklion. The official population of the municipal unit is 55,838. Despite being heavily bombed during World War II, Chania's Old Town is considered the most beautiful urban district on Crete, especially the crumbling Venetian harbour. Origin: wikipedia

"Until 1971 capital city of Crete" - Part 1

Chania | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

Chania is the second largest city of Crete and the capital of the Chania regional unit. It lies along the north coast of the island, about 70 km west of Rethymno and 145 km west of Heraklion. The official population of the municipal unit is 55,838. Despite being heavily bombed during World War II, Chania's Old Town is considered the most beautiful urban district on Crete, especially the crumbling Venetian harbour. Origin: wikipedia

"A monastery with a view" - Part 2

Monastery Preveli | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

The Holy Stavropegiac and Patriarchal Preveli Monastery of St. John the Theologian, known as the Monastery of Preveli, comprises two main building complexes, the ruined Lower Monastery of St. John the Baptist, and the currently operational Upper (Rear) Monastery of St. John the Theologian. The monastery was probably founded in the Middle Ages, during the occupation of Crete by the Republic of Venice, its founder being a feudal lord named Prevelis. Origin: wikipedia

"A monastery with a view" - Part 1

Monastery Preveli | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

The Holy Stavropegiac and Patriarchal Preveli Monastery of St. John the Theologian, known as the Monastery of Preveli, comprises two main building complexes, the ruined Lower Monastery of St. John the Baptist, and the currently operational Upper (Rear) Monastery of St. John the Theologian. The monastery was probably founded in the Middle Ages, during the occupation of Crete by the Republic of Venice, its founder being a feudal lord named Prevelis. Origin: wikipedia

"A white nipple on the hill" - Part 3

Timeos Stavros | Damnoni | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

In Summer 2011 we stayed for about 4 weeks on Crete/Greece near Plakias. We had an appartment in the Hapimag-Complex in Damnoni. Nearby is the Timeos Stavros, a hill with a little church on top of it. It is an exhausting walk to the top, but you have a gorgious panoramique view. The second walk with my family.

"2 dolphins are building the city emblem" - Part 3

Rethymno | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

Rethymno is a city of approximately 40,000 people in Greece, the capital of Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete. It was built in antiquity (ancient Rhithymna and Arsinoe), but was never a competitive Minoan centre. It was, however, strong enough to mint its own coins and maintain urban growth. One of these coins is today depicted as the crest of the town with two dolphins in a circle. Origin: wikipedia

"2 dolphins are building the city emblem" - Part 2

Rethymno | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

Rethymno is a city of approximately 40,000 people in Greece, the capital of Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete. It was built in antiquity (ancient Rhithymna and Arsinoe), but was never a competitive Minoan centre. It was, however, strong enough to mint its own coins and maintain urban growth. One of these coins is today depicted as the crest of the town with two dolphins in a circle. Origin: wikipedia

"2 dolphins are building the city emblem" - Part 1

Rethymno | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

Rethymno is a city of approximately 40,000 people in Greece, the capital of Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete. It was built in antiquity (ancient Rhithymna and Arsinoe), but was never a competitive Minoan centre. It was, however, strong enough to mint its own coins and maintain urban growth. One of these coins is today depicted as the crest of the town with two dolphins in a circle. Origin: wikipedia

"On 2 tyres around Plakias" - Part 2

Bicycle Tour | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

One day I made a bicycle trip from Damnoni via Myrthios and Sellia to the Kotsifou Canyon. And fro there via Asomatos back to Damnoni. All in all about 30 kilometers.

"On 2 tyres around Plakias" - Part 1

Bicycle Tour | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

One day I made a bicycle trip from Damnoni via Myrthios and Sellia to the Kotsifou Canyon. And fro there via Asomatos back to Damnoni. All in all about 30 kilometers.

"A white nipple on the hill" - Part 2

Timeos Stavros | Damnoni | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

In Summer 2011 we stayed for about 4 weeks on Crete/Greece near Plakias. We had an appartment in the Hapimag-Complex in Damnoni. Nearby is the Timeos Stavros, a hill with a little church on top of it. It is an exhausting walk to the top, but you have a gorgious panoramique view. The second walk with my family.

"A white nipple on the hill" - Part 1

Timeos Stavros | Damnoni | Crete | Greece | 2011-06

In Summer 2011 we stayed for about 4 weeks on Crete/Greece near Plakias. We had an appartment in the Hapimag-Complex in Damnoni. Nearby is the Timeos Stavros, a hill with a little church on top of it. It is an exhausting walk to the top, but you have a gorgious panoramique view. The second walk with my family.