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Kritsa in eastern Crete |
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Kritsa is located about 10 kilometres southwest of Agios Nikolaos in eastern Crete. Kritsa is large as a town, but is generally called "Crete's largest village". Just before Kritsa, on the right side of the road, stands the famous church of Panagia Kera. The church is well worth visiting.
A woman on her way to the upper part of Krista.
Kritsa is divided into two parts, one lower and one upper, the upper part of the village is oldest and more interesting. It is very difficult to drive, and park, in the upper part of the village, so park the car in the lower part and enter the village on foot.
 The upper and lower part of Kritsa seen from the road that goes to the Katharo Plateau.
Map of the old (upper) part of Kritsa. |
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Kritsa is famous for its handicrafts. The main street that leads through the village is lined with tourist shops selling everything under the sun, mainly embroidered textiles, ceramics, olive tree crafts and leather gods, but also locally produced olive oil, honey, herbs, spices and of course also raki.
The main street in Kritsa is lined with handicraft shops.
If you like textiles, you will love Kritsa.
Narrow streets and alleys leads from the main street in all directions. It's a real pleasure to aimlessly stroll around in the older parts of the village. Some neighbourhoods are very old and the buildings are very worn, it feels like the time has taken a break. I love to stroll around in villages like Kritsa and fantasize about time past. It is both beautiful and sad at the same time.
 The old worn quarters in upper Kritsa. |
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The old parts of Kritsa.
If you like to photograph doors and windows, you will take many pictures in Kritsa.
The main street in old Kritsa goes to the Katharo Plateau. |
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One of the squares along the main street in old Kritsa.
The magnificent church of Agio Georgios in Kritsa.
During one of our many trips around Crete, we experienced a magical evening at the traditional Taverna Agadiko on the main street of Kritsa. Great food, great music, great atmosphere, friendly staff and very good prices. It was such a night that you never want to end. Afterwards we slowly walk home along empty streets and bubbled with happiness.
Taverna Agadiko is located on the main street in old Kritsa.
If you have a night over in your life, I can recommend you to spend it in Kritsa. I can also recommend a trip up to the Katharo Plateau, which is about 16 kilometres above Kritsa. Also don't miss the church of Panagia Kera which is located just before Kritsa. |
ACCOMMODATION IN KRITSATo get to know this special village you have to stay overnight. Many tourists come here on an excursion during daytime, and then it may be crowded in the village. In the evenings there are almost only villagers in motion, and you can almost have the village for yourself. There are some hotels and pensions, and there are no shortages of bars, cafes or tavernas. We have stayed at Argyro Rent Rooms in the lower part of the village,
and we enjoyed ourselves so much that we will stay there again the next
time we go to Kritsa. Book Argyro Rent Rooms here »
Argyro Rent Rooms in the lower part of Kritsa is very good. |
WHAT YOU MUST NOT MISS WHEN WHEN YOU'RE IN KRITSA |
