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Corsair se pose à l'Ile Maurice English translation pending
Corsair a été choisi par le gouvernement Mauricien pour desservir l’île de plus Corsair ce tourne vers le choix de compagnie régulière et même vers les Baléares Ibiza et Palma en permanent faut dire que la ligne paris Ibiza c’est plus que juteux vue que ni Iberia ni air France ni vont en direct. Affaire a suivre
Croisière méditerranée fin octobre English translation pending
Bonjour
En ce moment j'hesite puisque mon mari et moi venont de trouver une croisiere mediterranee pendant 8 jours en pension complete pour 1500 euros pour les 2 en octobre.
Nous nous posons pleins de questions;
Est ce bien une croisiere? j'aimerais connaitre votre avis ou experience. En octobre, est ce qu'il fera beau ( croisiere : nice, italie, malte, tunis, ibiza, nice )? Le temps de ce cote, fin octobre, pouvez vous me renseigner ? Pensez vous qu'un voyage de noce est mieux adapte : exemple republique dominicaine?
merci de votre aide
En ce moment j'hesite puisque mon mari et moi venont de trouver une croisiere mediterranee pendant 8 jours en pension complete pour 1500 euros pour les 2 en octobre.
Nous nous posons pleins de questions;
Est ce bien une croisiere? j'aimerais connaitre votre avis ou experience. En octobre, est ce qu'il fera beau ( croisiere : nice, italie, malte, tunis, ibiza, nice )? Le temps de ce cote, fin octobre, pouvez vous me renseigner ? Pensez vous qu'un voyage de noce est mieux adapte : exemple republique dominicaine?
merci de votre aide
renseignement sur la compagnie Blue Line English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
Je suis à la recherche de tout renseignement concernant la compagnie charter Blue Line :flotte, ponctualité, service à bord, etc ...
Merci pour vos réponses
Je suis à la recherche de tout renseignement concernant la compagnie charter Blue Line :flotte, ponctualité, service à bord, etc ...
Merci pour vos réponses
Hotels a djerba pour jeunes? English translation pending
Bonjour, ma question est plutot simple et je n'y aie pas vraiment trouvé de reponse sur le forum.
Quel sont les hotels les plus interessants a djerba pour des jeunes (environ 25ans) qui veulent voir d'autres jeunes et faire la fete ?
Tout ça avec un All inclusive complet, nouriture et alcool.
Bon Ok Djerba c'est pas Cancun ni Ibiza mais pour le bon déroulement des vacances de chacun autant trouver le bon endroit.
MErci Beaucoup.
Quel sont les hotels les plus interessants a djerba pour des jeunes (environ 25ans) qui veulent voir d'autres jeunes et faire la fete ?
Tout ça avec un All inclusive complet, nouriture et alcool.
Bon Ok Djerba c'est pas Cancun ni Ibiza mais pour le bon déroulement des vacances de chacun autant trouver le bon endroit.
MErci Beaucoup.
Les îles en Croatie! English translation pending
😎slt a tous! qui peut me donner des renseignements sur une île en croatie qui commence a faire parler d'elle et qui pourrait faire concurence dans quelques années à l'île d'ibiza en espagne?
Exploring Cagliari on Your Own During a Stopover
Anyone have a tip for visiting Cagliari during a cruise stopover without shelling out for the ship’s overpriced excursions?
Thanks for your help!
M.B
Photographing the Venice Carnival
Hi! I’m an amateur photographer and I dream of photographing the Venice Carnival. I’m not really much of a partygoer, so I’m wondering how I’d feel at this event—I’m afraid I might feel a bit like an intruder... I know I’m overthinking it since hundreds of photographers go there. How did you feel about it? Thanks!
Spending New Year's Eve in Venice?
Hi there,
We have the option to go to Venice from December 31st to January 4th or 5th.
But is it a good idea?
Eastern Crete in September 2024
Travel journal in Eastern Crete from September 8th to 29th, 2024
Our 21-day itinerary
Sunday, 08/09: Once again—and this is the eighth time—we’re setting off, the four of us: Patrick, Michelle, Jacques, and Monique, for the Greek islands. This time, we’ve chosen Crete. No need to wake up at 3 or 4 a.m. to reach Basel-Mulhouse Airport at dawn to catch the first flight to Greece at 6 a.m.! Given the prohibitive prices charged by EasyJet, we found flights that were half the price from Zurich Airport, which is accessible in 3 hours by train from Colmar. Pierre-Paul drives all four of us to Colmar train station, where we take the train to Basel and then, 20 minutes later, the direct train to Zurich Airport. After wandering around the airport, we go for a coffee at 6 € each! We’re in Switzerland, after all. The other dining areas all have vending machines for selecting and paying for meals—soon, there won’t be anyone left to serve you! After a short wait, we take off at 7:45 p.m. (20 minutes late) in an Aegean Airbus A321. Free in-flight meal service isn’t bad either! We land in Heraklion around 11:15 p.m. We pick up our rental car (a red Seat Ibiza) at the airport and head straight to our apartment, located 2 km from the city center. Thanks to the GPS, we find it quickly. It’s a beautiful, fully renovated apartment with all the comforts and well-equipped. On the table, there’s wine, bottles of water, jam, coffee, etc. Given the late hour, we won’t stay up long.
Monday, 09/09: To enhance our breakfast, Michelle and Monique set off to find a bakery nearby. They return with croissants and donuts—yum... Then we head to the west coast. The highway follows the coastline, but we prefer taking the old road to Malia, our first stop. We visit the major archaeological site of this Minoan city under the hot sun. The site covers a vast area, but the ruins aren’t very evocative except for a few beautiful amphorae scattered around. The explanations in a small house at the entrance are interesting and help us better understand the organization of the ancient city with its different districts. From there, we head toward the nearby mountains to see the thousand-year-old plane tree in the village of Krasi. We take the opportunity to enjoy an excellent lunch of moussaka and delicious gemista at the Krassopsychia taverna in the village center. Pleasant surprise: the prices are still reasonable, with a bill of 70 € for four, including wine and water. The friendly tradition of complimentary dessert and glasses of raki continues—great! We’ve set the bar high right away! Let’s hope the rest lives up to it! On the way back toward the Lassithi Plateau, we stop at the Kardiotisa Monastery perched high on the mountain to enjoy a magnificent view of the entire region. Just a little further, we arrive at the Lassithi Plateau: the presence of small windmills used to pump water from the ground is the typical feature of this plateau. We complete a full loop around the plateau, passing by numerous orchards and vegetable gardens that occupy the entire space. At the end of the plateau, we once again cross mountain passes via winding roads that bring us near Agios Nikolaos. Our apartment is located about ten kilometers further south in Amoudhara. The owner, who was notified, waits for us and shows us her superb apartment, whose large terrace overlooks the entire Mirabello Bay. She then gives us valuable information about the different beaches in the area. Dinner will be frugal, given our hearty lunch in Krasi!
Sunset over Mirabello Bay
Tuesday, 10/09: A bit of a gray sky when we wake up around 8 a.m., but the sun will soon triumph over the scattered clouds. For our first swim, we opt for Voulisma Beach, even though our host warned us it was a bit “crowdy.” That’s understandable given the beautiful emerald color of the sea and the lovely curve of the beach. To avoid the big crowds, we move toward the eastern part of the beach, accessible via a steep staircase. The water is very warm, and this first dip is very pleasant. Before returning to the apartment, we stop at the bakery to buy spinach pies, essential ingredients to accompany our Greek salad for lunch. Of course, everything will be washed down with ouzo, which will remain our favorite drink for the next three weeks—but in moderation!!! A nap is in order after all that effort. In the late afternoon, we drive to Agios Nikolaos, the main seaside resort in Crete. We’re not too enthusiastic about visiting this mass-tourism resort, but the center of Agios, concentrated around the small inner harbor, is pleasant to see despite the plethora of shops and restaurants. We dine a little outside the harbor in the shaded courtyard of the Avli taverna: the oven-baked lamb, squid with spinach, and cuttlefish ink orzo pasta are all highly appreciated. We still stay under a 75 € bill for four.
Mirabello Bay seen from our terrace
Wednesday, 11/09: At 8 a.m., the terrace is already bathed in sunlight, and it’s already quite hot. The small parasol barely gives us enough shade, but we’re not complaining! For our second swim, we head to a tiny beach recommended by our host, just 3 minutes by car from our place. The path leading to it is very discreet, and we don’t find it right away! It’s a small sandy cove with a few welcome tamarisk trees for shade. When we arrive, there are two swimmers, and there won’t be more than five or six in the morning. After lunch and a nap, we head to the beautiful village of Kritsa, just a few kilometers away. It’s too late to visit the beautiful church of Kera Panagia, which is already closed. We settle for the exterior, which is worth a look. The weather is clouding over, and big clouds are gathering. Upon arriving in Kritsa, a heavy shower forces us to take shelter in the Platanos taverna in the village center, and since it’s nearly 7 p.m., we decide to stay and dine there. Good choice—excellent meze: croquettes and stuffed zucchini flowers, gigantes beans, grilled tomatoes and feta, and pancetta as the main dish. The rain stops just as we decide to head back.
Village of Kritsa
Thursday, 12/09: Our terrace faces east, so we get to watch the sunrise around 7 a.m.—it’s truly a beautiful sight we never tire of. Around 9 a.m., we head to the village of Plaka, where boats depart for the island of Spinalonga, located north of Agios Nikolaos. We board the first boat, which sets sail at 10 a.m., and we’re not alone—the boat is practically full. After 10 minutes, we land on the island at the same time as several other boats from Elounda or Agios. Needless to say, there are already quite a few people walking through the streets of the leper village. The visit remains interesting and moving as we read the explanatory panels recounting the island’s history under Byzantine and then Turkish rule, followed by its transformation into a leper colony. As soon as we climb toward the top of the island via more or less maintained paths, there’s almost no one left. The 360° view from up there is stunning.
Spinalonga Island
The heat is now unbearable, and we can’t wait to get back home to have lunch on our terrace and rest. In the late afternoon, we go grocery shopping at the AB supermarket at the entrance of Agios. We had spotted another nice restaurant in our guide, but unfortunately, there’s a different one at the indicated location that doesn’t inspire us. So, we return to the Avli taverna for another dinner just as good as the first.
Friday, 13/09: We repeat yesterday’s successful program: a swim in our little cove, lunch on the terrace, a nap, and then, in the late afternoon, we discover another nearby village, Kroustas, nestled in the olive groves near Kritsa. Much less touristy than Kritsa, it’s mostly inhabited by locals, especially the elderly who are enjoying the cool air on their chairs—if you can call it cool given the still-high temperatures in the late afternoon! We then return to visit Kritsa, which we hadn’t been able to explore due to the rain. Dinner at a taverna in the village center at a very reasonable price.
Saturday, 14/09: Today, we move to our new base further east. We start with a high viewpoint at the Faneromeni Monastery, which overlooks Mirabello Bay. The monastery itself is of little interest as it’s under renovation with excessive concrete work. We continue to the village of Kavoussi to see another exceptional tree after a few kilometers on a dusty, bumpy track. It’s an olive tree said to be about 3,200 years old—impressive, and the countryside is very beautiful. It’s time to find a place for lunch. We find one in the charming little port of Mohlos, where a few tavernas surround a very nice small beach. Our choice falls on the Bogazzi taverna, where we enjoy fried fish. To reach our new base in Zakros, we still have to drive through the mountains before reaching Sitia, Paleokastro, and finally Zakros. The region is beautiful, with olive groves and rows of wind turbines taking advantage of the strong wind near the northern tip of the island. In Zakros, we’re greeted by our very friendly host. Here too, we have all the comforts and a beautiful terrace overlooking the village. The apartment has reversible air conditioners, but the overly simple instructions leave us puzzled. Thinking we’ve set it correctly, we realize a little too late that it’s blowing hot air over 30°C! After numerous attempts and testing several confusing programs, we finally succeed! Dinner on our new terrace.
Sunday, 15/09: This morning, we get up early to hike in the “Gorge of the Dead” while it’s still cool. The sky is blue as usual! We park in the nearest parking lot and start our descent via a beautiful path winding through the olive groves. A little further on, the landscape opens up, and the path, now a stony trail, begins the descent to the dry riverbed. On either side of the riverbed rise beautiful reddish cliffs.
Gorge of the Dead
The trail winds its way through this narrow gorge with difficulty. It was in the many caves visible halfway up the slope that the Minoans buried their dead, hence the name “Gorge of the Dead.” The gorge opens onto a beautiful small pebble beach. A swim is welcome after this hike that made us sweat. The hike took us 1 hour and 25 minutes, and a little less on the way back. Meanwhile, Monique did some shopping and prepared an excellent lunch. In the late afternoon, we go down to dine at Platanakis, a taverna in the small village of Kato Zakros.
Monday, 16/09: This morning, we explore the northern part of the east coast near Palekastro. We start with a dip at the beautiful Hionia Beach near Palekastro. The water is still just as nice, but a light breeze is blowing—not enough to spoil our fun! Seeing all the wind turbines lining the ridges, it’s no surprise.
Grocery shopping in Palekastro and return to Zakros. A little rain in the late afternoon and an excellent dinner at Iannis Mitsakakis’ Taverna in Adravastis. These are the kind of small tavernas we love—unpretentious, a few tables on a terrace, a warm welcome, a short menu guaranteeing freshness, tasty dishes prepared by the server’s mom, and a light bill. What more could you ask for!
Tuesday, 17/09: We head back toward Palekastro to do some shopping, but it’s also the road to the Toplou Monastery. There, we see a collection of magnificent icons dating from the 15th to the 20th century. We can also admire drawings of Orthodox religious architecture. We continue toward the Mavros Akrotiri headland to enjoy the view of the sea and rocky capes. On the way back to our place, we make a small detour to see the famous Vai palm grove. Meh... As for Vai Beach, it’s filled with paid umbrellas and sunbeds, and there are so many people that we flee. Plus, having to pay for parking is another reason to snub this trendy beach. We prefer our Hionia Beach, which we already appreciated the other day. In the late afternoon, Pat and I start the trail that begins at Kato Zakros Beach heading south. The poorly marked path crosses a plateau of sharp limestone. The paint and cairn markings are no longer very visible, and with dusk approaching, we turn back toward Kato Zakros. Dinner at the Platanakis taverna—less good than last time.
Wednesday, 18/09: To avoid the scorching sun, Pat, Mimi, and I get up earlier than usual to hike the Hohlakies Gorge. At this early hour, the sky is quite cloudy, and it’s drizzling. When we arrive in the village of Hohlakies, we park in front of a small chapel, the start of the hike. The sky is now completely clear. The trail starts among the olive groves, then after passing through a gate, we descend into the gorge filled with large rocks. We’re alone in the world, and the landscape is magnificent. A few wild goats clinging to the cliff watch us from above. After 1 hour and 15 minutes, we emerge onto the wonderful Karoumès Beach. A pleasant swim, then back to civilization! A walk in the late afternoon in Zakros to discover the beautiful springs route. Dinner in Adravastis.
Thursday, 19/09: Another move: Before heading to our next stop, we make a detour to see the beautiful Keratokampos Beach and can’t resist a swim in the still-warm, clear water. We continue our journey via Ziros, then reach the south coast and have lunch at the Stephi taverna in Ferma—excellent meal! The south coast is quite urbanized and has much less charm than the east coast we’ve just left! The numerous plastic greenhouses are partly to blame. We stop for groceries in Ierapetra. Around 3 p.m., we arrive at our destination in the small perched village of Anatoli. Our lodging is at the top of the village, and from the path leading to it, we have a magnificent view of the coastal plain, unfortunately overloaded with plastic greenhouses. It reminds us of the landscapes of El Ejido in Andalusia.
View of the Ierapetra coast from Anatoli
Friday, 20/09: A walk and discovery of the hamlet of Anatoli. There are few services—a tiny grocery store, a taverna, and that’s it. Fortunately, the traveling baker arrives and honks. We take the opportunity to buy fresh bread. Leaving the village, we take a path that should lead us to the hamlet of Drygies. The landscape is beautiful. We walk through a lovely pine forest before arriving at the hamlet. The path continues to a taverna that’s closed today, with a superb terrace overlooking the coast. Luckily, the owner arrives and informs us that the taverna will be open next Sunday and that we can enjoy barbecued meat. Noted! We head back to Anatoli via the small paved road with, fortunately, very limited traffic. Lunch on our terrace, then a dip in our private pool! The water is noticeably cooler than at the beach. Dinner at the village taverna: there’s only one menu—meze starters, souvlaki, water, wine, and bread—all for 35 €! We think we’re dreaming—was there a mistake? No.
Saturday, 21/09: We discover the beach of the village of Myrtos, a small seaside resort that’s quite touristy but on a human scale. We swim in the western part of the beach, and once again, we’re alone in the water. The best part: warm water and tamarisk trees for welcome shade. There’s even a shower to rinse off! In the late afternoon, Pat and I decide to go for a hike in the Selakano pine forest. To get there, we take a narrow, winding, and poorly paved road after the village of Christos. Plus, at this altitude, we encounter clouds clinging to the mountain, so it’s drizzling, and visibility is reduced. We decide to turn back and return to Anatoli. As compensation, we take the path that passes in front of the lodging and leads us to the Timios Stavros chapel, which crowns the summit of the nearby mountain. We arrive at the summit just in time for the sunset at 7 p.m. Breathtaking 360° panorama and magnificent colors!
Sunset from Anatoli
Sunday, 22/09: This morning, Pat, Mimi, and I go for a hike in the Sarakina Gorge, located about 12 km from Anatoli via a beautiful road winding through irrigated olive groves. We park in the small parking lot before the trail. At the start, the path follows a levada (small irrigation canal) and quickly enters a very narrow gorge flanked by high cliffs. The riverbed is cluttered with huge rocks blocking the passage. No matter—in the technical sections, ropes or ladders allow us to overcome these obstacles with a bit of skill. You can imagine how quickly the riverbed must rise during a storm, given the narrowness of the gorge!
We progress slowly through this magnificent and impressive rocky chaos. At the exit of the gorge, we take another return path that partly follows the paved road. Back in Anatoli, we go to lunch at the Drygies taverna. We sit at the edge of the terrace under a huge tree that covers almost the entire terrace and order grilled lamb dishes prepared according to the ancient “antikristo” method.
Monday, 23/09: Departure for our last stop before Heraklion. We thought about swimming at Tertsa Beach, but it turns out to be less pleasant than expected, with pebbles and an uneven rocky plateau. So, we return to Myrtos Beach, which we know well and suits us perfectly. We head west, leaving the coast a bit. Around 3:30 p.m., we arrive at our destination in the village of Kamilari, near the famous Matala spot. We’ve rented a beautiful, modern, well-equipped apartment with a lovely shaded terrace. The owner is very friendly and explains everything necessary for a good stay. We explore the quite touristy village with its few tavernas, all full of tourists, mostly Germans.
Tuesday, 24/09: Visit to the village of Sivas, well restored thanks to the Germans, who have invested a lot here. We take the opportunity to scout out “friendly” tavernas, then go for a swim at Kalamaki Beach. Apart from a small sandy access, you have to enter the water via a chaotic limestone plateau—proof of this is that Monique trips slightly when entering the water. A group of very unfriendly German women blocks the sandy passage and doesn’t hesitate to push swimmers they deem too close. Back home, lunch, and a nap. In the late afternoon, we drive to visit the nearby Phaistos site. We benefit from very beautiful lighting. From the elevated site, we overlook the Messara Plain with a beautiful view of the olive grove checkerboards highlighted by the late afternoon sun. The site itself is quite vast, but to appreciate it, it’s better to read the explanatory panels placed throughout the different quarters. At this hour, the site is almost empty, and the beautiful light adds charm to the visit.
Wednesday, 25/09: Departure for the village of Matala, which doesn’t interest us in itself, having been there during the “hippie” era in 1976. However, going to Red Beach, only accessible by taking a path overlooking this area, appeals to us much more. We park in the large parking lot just outside the village and start our climb, which brings us to a pass from where we can admire this beautiful red-sand beach framed by beautiful cliffs plunging into the sea. The weather is magnificent, and at this early hour, there aren’t many people yet. We swim in the free part located near the cliff on the right when arriving at the beach. The sea is like glass, warm, and without a single ripple—a real treat! After half an hour, we turn back, and now there are many people rushing on this path, not at all made for feet in sandals or flip-flops, yet many vacationers venture out like this! Matala lives up to its image—a trendy place, full of shops, bars, and restaurants. You could be in any seaside resort with a standard global urbanism, lacking particular charm. Back home. In the late afternoon, a walk through the olive groves surrounding Kamilari, then dinner at Evangelina’s, who runs the Minoan Parassies taverna in the middle of the olive groves. Evangelina is quite a character: we came to reserve a table for 8 p.m. when it was only 7 p.m., but since we lingered near her restaurant, she prepares a table for us and urges us to sit down! And there she takes our order, and a little later, the meze arrive, followed by the main dishes. We finish this good dinner with several generous glasses of raki, accompanied by Evangelina’s encouragements, repeating “poya poya bravo bravo” in a loop. We’re in great shape too, by the way! We return in the middle of the night, on foot, fortunately, with the path vaguely lit by our phones...
Thursday, 26/09: This morning, we discover a new beach, Kommos Beach, not far from Kamilari either. It’s a long sandy beach, a small part of which is dedicated to paid umbrellas and sunbeds, and the rest is free. We spot a tamarisk tree to take shelter from the still-hot sun, and once again, we enjoy clear, warm water. The few swimmers spread out easily over nearly 500 meters of beach. In the late afternoon, Pat and I go to admire the sunset from the hill near our lodging. The hill, covered with olive trees, is threatened by a planned housing development of large cubic villas—trends dictate. Concrete never stops...
Friday, 27/09: We thought about leaving the car at the Odiyitria Monastery, the end of the paved road, but since the track descending to the cave remains drivable, we park 3 km further at the junction of the track leading to Kali Limenes Beach. We still have to walk for half an hour on a less drivable track, and then we’re at the entrance of the Farango Gorge. It’s a beautiful, easy hike since we follow the dry pebble riverbed. Before arriving at the beach, there’s a very beautiful small chapel sheltered under a large cliff, beautifully lit at this early hour.
Agio Farango Chapel
A few climbers are scaling the cliff, and about ten swimmers are enjoying the sea. Return to the car under the hot sun. In the late afternoon, we all return to visit the interesting Odiyitria Monastery. Last swim at Kommos Beach and an excellent dinner at the Sigelakis taverna in Sivas.
Saturday, 28/09: There’s an end-of-vacation atmosphere... We pack our bags and head north. A short stop to see the village of Vorri, and a little over an hour later, we arrive in the big city of Heraklion. Since it’s too early to check into the apartment, we park in the city center to visit the famous archaeological museum. It’s indeed a must-see highlight of our stay in Crete. All four of us are amazed by the quantity and quality of the objects presented from the Minoan civilization. After more than 2 hours, we come out without having seen everything, but we’re a bit overwhelmed by all these wonders. Lunch at a nice little taverna very close to the Titus Church. We go to take possession of our apartment—the same as on the way there, still just as satisfying. In the late afternoon, I go alone for a walk in the historic district of the city, passing by the Morosini Fountain, which is bustling with people—some seated at café terraces, others standing and chatting. There’s a lively atmosphere here. A little further on are the Venetian loggia and the Agios Titos Church. I walk down to the old Venetian port to stroll along the jetty and admire the fortifications under beautiful late-afternoon lighting, then return to the apartment. Dinner near our place at Kiriakis, a “chic” restaurant but with very reasonable prices and excellent cuisine.
Sunday, 29/09: Wake-up at 3:30 a.m., quick coffee, and drive to the nearby airport. We leave the car in the parking lot. Already a lot of people at this early hour. Since we don’t have checked luggage, we go straight to security, which goes fairly quickly, then it’s waiting time and takeoff on time in an Airbus A321 for a 45-minute flight to Athens. We take off again in another Airbus A321 with a 50-minute delay to arrive in Zurich at 11:10 a.m. local time. Then we have to take the train to Basel and then the one to Colmar. With fewer Sunday services, we won’t arrive in Colmar until around 4 p.m.
Conclusion All four of us returned very satisfied with this stay in Crete for several reasons: - We found superb beaches with clear, warm water and often very few vacationers. - The few hikes we did were magnificent, especially those where the trails went through gorges leading to deserted beaches. - We greatly appreciated Cretan gastronomy—there were so few disappointments that we can count them on one hand. - All the accommodations we booked turned out to be superb, with the icing on the cake being the very friendly welcome from our hosts. - Generally, contacts with Cretans were always very warm despite the language barrier—we speak a little Greek. - We also appreciated the diversity of landscapes in this eastern part of Crete, with plateaus and mountains with splendid rugged reliefs.
Note: The photo album is available by clicking on this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/hfdjQndA5eXkL5k7 Captions are only visible per photo by clicking on the circled “i” in the top right. Budget: approximately 3,300 € per couple for 21 days, including train and flights Budget details per couple: - Flight Zurich-Heraklion: 440 € - Trains Colmar-Basel-Zurich round trip for 4: 442.40 € (221 € per couple) - Accommodation: 2,431 € / 21 = 115.80 € per night for 4 (1,216 € per couple) - Car rental for 21 days: 684 € + 145 € fuel (1,150 km) (414 € per couple) - Restaurants, food, etc.: 1,009 €
Our 21-day itinerarySunday, 08/09: Once again—and this is the eighth time—we’re setting off, the four of us: Patrick, Michelle, Jacques, and Monique, for the Greek islands. This time, we’ve chosen Crete. No need to wake up at 3 or 4 a.m. to reach Basel-Mulhouse Airport at dawn to catch the first flight to Greece at 6 a.m.! Given the prohibitive prices charged by EasyJet, we found flights that were half the price from Zurich Airport, which is accessible in 3 hours by train from Colmar. Pierre-Paul drives all four of us to Colmar train station, where we take the train to Basel and then, 20 minutes later, the direct train to Zurich Airport. After wandering around the airport, we go for a coffee at 6 € each! We’re in Switzerland, after all. The other dining areas all have vending machines for selecting and paying for meals—soon, there won’t be anyone left to serve you! After a short wait, we take off at 7:45 p.m. (20 minutes late) in an Aegean Airbus A321. Free in-flight meal service isn’t bad either! We land in Heraklion around 11:15 p.m. We pick up our rental car (a red Seat Ibiza) at the airport and head straight to our apartment, located 2 km from the city center. Thanks to the GPS, we find it quickly. It’s a beautiful, fully renovated apartment with all the comforts and well-equipped. On the table, there’s wine, bottles of water, jam, coffee, etc. Given the late hour, we won’t stay up long.
Monday, 09/09: To enhance our breakfast, Michelle and Monique set off to find a bakery nearby. They return with croissants and donuts—yum... Then we head to the west coast. The highway follows the coastline, but we prefer taking the old road to Malia, our first stop. We visit the major archaeological site of this Minoan city under the hot sun. The site covers a vast area, but the ruins aren’t very evocative except for a few beautiful amphorae scattered around. The explanations in a small house at the entrance are interesting and help us better understand the organization of the ancient city with its different districts. From there, we head toward the nearby mountains to see the thousand-year-old plane tree in the village of Krasi. We take the opportunity to enjoy an excellent lunch of moussaka and delicious gemista at the Krassopsychia taverna in the village center. Pleasant surprise: the prices are still reasonable, with a bill of 70 € for four, including wine and water. The friendly tradition of complimentary dessert and glasses of raki continues—great! We’ve set the bar high right away! Let’s hope the rest lives up to it! On the way back toward the Lassithi Plateau, we stop at the Kardiotisa Monastery perched high on the mountain to enjoy a magnificent view of the entire region. Just a little further, we arrive at the Lassithi Plateau: the presence of small windmills used to pump water from the ground is the typical feature of this plateau. We complete a full loop around the plateau, passing by numerous orchards and vegetable gardens that occupy the entire space. At the end of the plateau, we once again cross mountain passes via winding roads that bring us near Agios Nikolaos. Our apartment is located about ten kilometers further south in Amoudhara. The owner, who was notified, waits for us and shows us her superb apartment, whose large terrace overlooks the entire Mirabello Bay. She then gives us valuable information about the different beaches in the area. Dinner will be frugal, given our hearty lunch in Krasi!
Sunset over Mirabello BayTuesday, 10/09: A bit of a gray sky when we wake up around 8 a.m., but the sun will soon triumph over the scattered clouds. For our first swim, we opt for Voulisma Beach, even though our host warned us it was a bit “crowdy.” That’s understandable given the beautiful emerald color of the sea and the lovely curve of the beach. To avoid the big crowds, we move toward the eastern part of the beach, accessible via a steep staircase. The water is very warm, and this first dip is very pleasant. Before returning to the apartment, we stop at the bakery to buy spinach pies, essential ingredients to accompany our Greek salad for lunch. Of course, everything will be washed down with ouzo, which will remain our favorite drink for the next three weeks—but in moderation!!! A nap is in order after all that effort. In the late afternoon, we drive to Agios Nikolaos, the main seaside resort in Crete. We’re not too enthusiastic about visiting this mass-tourism resort, but the center of Agios, concentrated around the small inner harbor, is pleasant to see despite the plethora of shops and restaurants. We dine a little outside the harbor in the shaded courtyard of the Avli taverna: the oven-baked lamb, squid with spinach, and cuttlefish ink orzo pasta are all highly appreciated. We still stay under a 75 € bill for four.
Mirabello Bay seen from our terraceWednesday, 11/09: At 8 a.m., the terrace is already bathed in sunlight, and it’s already quite hot. The small parasol barely gives us enough shade, but we’re not complaining! For our second swim, we head to a tiny beach recommended by our host, just 3 minutes by car from our place. The path leading to it is very discreet, and we don’t find it right away! It’s a small sandy cove with a few welcome tamarisk trees for shade. When we arrive, there are two swimmers, and there won’t be more than five or six in the morning. After lunch and a nap, we head to the beautiful village of Kritsa, just a few kilometers away. It’s too late to visit the beautiful church of Kera Panagia, which is already closed. We settle for the exterior, which is worth a look. The weather is clouding over, and big clouds are gathering. Upon arriving in Kritsa, a heavy shower forces us to take shelter in the Platanos taverna in the village center, and since it’s nearly 7 p.m., we decide to stay and dine there. Good choice—excellent meze: croquettes and stuffed zucchini flowers, gigantes beans, grilled tomatoes and feta, and pancetta as the main dish. The rain stops just as we decide to head back.
Village of KritsaThursday, 12/09: Our terrace faces east, so we get to watch the sunrise around 7 a.m.—it’s truly a beautiful sight we never tire of. Around 9 a.m., we head to the village of Plaka, where boats depart for the island of Spinalonga, located north of Agios Nikolaos. We board the first boat, which sets sail at 10 a.m., and we’re not alone—the boat is practically full. After 10 minutes, we land on the island at the same time as several other boats from Elounda or Agios. Needless to say, there are already quite a few people walking through the streets of the leper village. The visit remains interesting and moving as we read the explanatory panels recounting the island’s history under Byzantine and then Turkish rule, followed by its transformation into a leper colony. As soon as we climb toward the top of the island via more or less maintained paths, there’s almost no one left. The 360° view from up there is stunning.
Spinalonga Island
The heat is now unbearable, and we can’t wait to get back home to have lunch on our terrace and rest. In the late afternoon, we go grocery shopping at the AB supermarket at the entrance of Agios. We had spotted another nice restaurant in our guide, but unfortunately, there’s a different one at the indicated location that doesn’t inspire us. So, we return to the Avli taverna for another dinner just as good as the first.
Friday, 13/09: We repeat yesterday’s successful program: a swim in our little cove, lunch on the terrace, a nap, and then, in the late afternoon, we discover another nearby village, Kroustas, nestled in the olive groves near Kritsa. Much less touristy than Kritsa, it’s mostly inhabited by locals, especially the elderly who are enjoying the cool air on their chairs—if you can call it cool given the still-high temperatures in the late afternoon! We then return to visit Kritsa, which we hadn’t been able to explore due to the rain. Dinner at a taverna in the village center at a very reasonable price.
Saturday, 14/09: Today, we move to our new base further east. We start with a high viewpoint at the Faneromeni Monastery, which overlooks Mirabello Bay. The monastery itself is of little interest as it’s under renovation with excessive concrete work. We continue to the village of Kavoussi to see another exceptional tree after a few kilometers on a dusty, bumpy track. It’s an olive tree said to be about 3,200 years old—impressive, and the countryside is very beautiful. It’s time to find a place for lunch. We find one in the charming little port of Mohlos, where a few tavernas surround a very nice small beach. Our choice falls on the Bogazzi taverna, where we enjoy fried fish. To reach our new base in Zakros, we still have to drive through the mountains before reaching Sitia, Paleokastro, and finally Zakros. The region is beautiful, with olive groves and rows of wind turbines taking advantage of the strong wind near the northern tip of the island. In Zakros, we’re greeted by our very friendly host. Here too, we have all the comforts and a beautiful terrace overlooking the village. The apartment has reversible air conditioners, but the overly simple instructions leave us puzzled. Thinking we’ve set it correctly, we realize a little too late that it’s blowing hot air over 30°C! After numerous attempts and testing several confusing programs, we finally succeed! Dinner on our new terrace.
Sunday, 15/09: This morning, we get up early to hike in the “Gorge of the Dead” while it’s still cool. The sky is blue as usual! We park in the nearest parking lot and start our descent via a beautiful path winding through the olive groves. A little further on, the landscape opens up, and the path, now a stony trail, begins the descent to the dry riverbed. On either side of the riverbed rise beautiful reddish cliffs.
Gorge of the Dead
The trail winds its way through this narrow gorge with difficulty. It was in the many caves visible halfway up the slope that the Minoans buried their dead, hence the name “Gorge of the Dead.” The gorge opens onto a beautiful small pebble beach. A swim is welcome after this hike that made us sweat. The hike took us 1 hour and 25 minutes, and a little less on the way back. Meanwhile, Monique did some shopping and prepared an excellent lunch. In the late afternoon, we go down to dine at Platanakis, a taverna in the small village of Kato Zakros.
Monday, 16/09: This morning, we explore the northern part of the east coast near Palekastro. We start with a dip at the beautiful Hionia Beach near Palekastro. The water is still just as nice, but a light breeze is blowing—not enough to spoil our fun! Seeing all the wind turbines lining the ridges, it’s no surprise.
Grocery shopping in Palekastro and return to Zakros. A little rain in the late afternoon and an excellent dinner at Iannis Mitsakakis’ Taverna in Adravastis. These are the kind of small tavernas we love—unpretentious, a few tables on a terrace, a warm welcome, a short menu guaranteeing freshness, tasty dishes prepared by the server’s mom, and a light bill. What more could you ask for!Tuesday, 17/09: We head back toward Palekastro to do some shopping, but it’s also the road to the Toplou Monastery. There, we see a collection of magnificent icons dating from the 15th to the 20th century. We can also admire drawings of Orthodox religious architecture. We continue toward the Mavros Akrotiri headland to enjoy the view of the sea and rocky capes. On the way back to our place, we make a small detour to see the famous Vai palm grove. Meh... As for Vai Beach, it’s filled with paid umbrellas and sunbeds, and there are so many people that we flee. Plus, having to pay for parking is another reason to snub this trendy beach. We prefer our Hionia Beach, which we already appreciated the other day. In the late afternoon, Pat and I start the trail that begins at Kato Zakros Beach heading south. The poorly marked path crosses a plateau of sharp limestone. The paint and cairn markings are no longer very visible, and with dusk approaching, we turn back toward Kato Zakros. Dinner at the Platanakis taverna—less good than last time.
Wednesday, 18/09: To avoid the scorching sun, Pat, Mimi, and I get up earlier than usual to hike the Hohlakies Gorge. At this early hour, the sky is quite cloudy, and it’s drizzling. When we arrive in the village of Hohlakies, we park in front of a small chapel, the start of the hike. The sky is now completely clear. The trail starts among the olive groves, then after passing through a gate, we descend into the gorge filled with large rocks. We’re alone in the world, and the landscape is magnificent. A few wild goats clinging to the cliff watch us from above. After 1 hour and 15 minutes, we emerge onto the wonderful Karoumès Beach. A pleasant swim, then back to civilization! A walk in the late afternoon in Zakros to discover the beautiful springs route. Dinner in Adravastis.
Thursday, 19/09: Another move: Before heading to our next stop, we make a detour to see the beautiful Keratokampos Beach and can’t resist a swim in the still-warm, clear water. We continue our journey via Ziros, then reach the south coast and have lunch at the Stephi taverna in Ferma—excellent meal! The south coast is quite urbanized and has much less charm than the east coast we’ve just left! The numerous plastic greenhouses are partly to blame. We stop for groceries in Ierapetra. Around 3 p.m., we arrive at our destination in the small perched village of Anatoli. Our lodging is at the top of the village, and from the path leading to it, we have a magnificent view of the coastal plain, unfortunately overloaded with plastic greenhouses. It reminds us of the landscapes of El Ejido in Andalusia.
View of the Ierapetra coast from AnatoliFriday, 20/09: A walk and discovery of the hamlet of Anatoli. There are few services—a tiny grocery store, a taverna, and that’s it. Fortunately, the traveling baker arrives and honks. We take the opportunity to buy fresh bread. Leaving the village, we take a path that should lead us to the hamlet of Drygies. The landscape is beautiful. We walk through a lovely pine forest before arriving at the hamlet. The path continues to a taverna that’s closed today, with a superb terrace overlooking the coast. Luckily, the owner arrives and informs us that the taverna will be open next Sunday and that we can enjoy barbecued meat. Noted! We head back to Anatoli via the small paved road with, fortunately, very limited traffic. Lunch on our terrace, then a dip in our private pool! The water is noticeably cooler than at the beach. Dinner at the village taverna: there’s only one menu—meze starters, souvlaki, water, wine, and bread—all for 35 €! We think we’re dreaming—was there a mistake? No.
Saturday, 21/09: We discover the beach of the village of Myrtos, a small seaside resort that’s quite touristy but on a human scale. We swim in the western part of the beach, and once again, we’re alone in the water. The best part: warm water and tamarisk trees for welcome shade. There’s even a shower to rinse off! In the late afternoon, Pat and I decide to go for a hike in the Selakano pine forest. To get there, we take a narrow, winding, and poorly paved road after the village of Christos. Plus, at this altitude, we encounter clouds clinging to the mountain, so it’s drizzling, and visibility is reduced. We decide to turn back and return to Anatoli. As compensation, we take the path that passes in front of the lodging and leads us to the Timios Stavros chapel, which crowns the summit of the nearby mountain. We arrive at the summit just in time for the sunset at 7 p.m. Breathtaking 360° panorama and magnificent colors!
Sunset from AnatoliSunday, 22/09: This morning, Pat, Mimi, and I go for a hike in the Sarakina Gorge, located about 12 km from Anatoli via a beautiful road winding through irrigated olive groves. We park in the small parking lot before the trail. At the start, the path follows a levada (small irrigation canal) and quickly enters a very narrow gorge flanked by high cliffs. The riverbed is cluttered with huge rocks blocking the passage. No matter—in the technical sections, ropes or ladders allow us to overcome these obstacles with a bit of skill. You can imagine how quickly the riverbed must rise during a storm, given the narrowness of the gorge!
We progress slowly through this magnificent and impressive rocky chaos. At the exit of the gorge, we take another return path that partly follows the paved road. Back in Anatoli, we go to lunch at the Drygies taverna. We sit at the edge of the terrace under a huge tree that covers almost the entire terrace and order grilled lamb dishes prepared according to the ancient “antikristo” method.
Monday, 23/09: Departure for our last stop before Heraklion. We thought about swimming at Tertsa Beach, but it turns out to be less pleasant than expected, with pebbles and an uneven rocky plateau. So, we return to Myrtos Beach, which we know well and suits us perfectly. We head west, leaving the coast a bit. Around 3:30 p.m., we arrive at our destination in the village of Kamilari, near the famous Matala spot. We’ve rented a beautiful, modern, well-equipped apartment with a lovely shaded terrace. The owner is very friendly and explains everything necessary for a good stay. We explore the quite touristy village with its few tavernas, all full of tourists, mostly Germans.
Tuesday, 24/09: Visit to the village of Sivas, well restored thanks to the Germans, who have invested a lot here. We take the opportunity to scout out “friendly” tavernas, then go for a swim at Kalamaki Beach. Apart from a small sandy access, you have to enter the water via a chaotic limestone plateau—proof of this is that Monique trips slightly when entering the water. A group of very unfriendly German women blocks the sandy passage and doesn’t hesitate to push swimmers they deem too close. Back home, lunch, and a nap. In the late afternoon, we drive to visit the nearby Phaistos site. We benefit from very beautiful lighting. From the elevated site, we overlook the Messara Plain with a beautiful view of the olive grove checkerboards highlighted by the late afternoon sun. The site itself is quite vast, but to appreciate it, it’s better to read the explanatory panels placed throughout the different quarters. At this hour, the site is almost empty, and the beautiful light adds charm to the visit.
Wednesday, 25/09: Departure for the village of Matala, which doesn’t interest us in itself, having been there during the “hippie” era in 1976. However, going to Red Beach, only accessible by taking a path overlooking this area, appeals to us much more. We park in the large parking lot just outside the village and start our climb, which brings us to a pass from where we can admire this beautiful red-sand beach framed by beautiful cliffs plunging into the sea. The weather is magnificent, and at this early hour, there aren’t many people yet. We swim in the free part located near the cliff on the right when arriving at the beach. The sea is like glass, warm, and without a single ripple—a real treat! After half an hour, we turn back, and now there are many people rushing on this path, not at all made for feet in sandals or flip-flops, yet many vacationers venture out like this! Matala lives up to its image—a trendy place, full of shops, bars, and restaurants. You could be in any seaside resort with a standard global urbanism, lacking particular charm. Back home. In the late afternoon, a walk through the olive groves surrounding Kamilari, then dinner at Evangelina’s, who runs the Minoan Parassies taverna in the middle of the olive groves. Evangelina is quite a character: we came to reserve a table for 8 p.m. when it was only 7 p.m., but since we lingered near her restaurant, she prepares a table for us and urges us to sit down! And there she takes our order, and a little later, the meze arrive, followed by the main dishes. We finish this good dinner with several generous glasses of raki, accompanied by Evangelina’s encouragements, repeating “poya poya bravo bravo” in a loop. We’re in great shape too, by the way! We return in the middle of the night, on foot, fortunately, with the path vaguely lit by our phones...
Thursday, 26/09: This morning, we discover a new beach, Kommos Beach, not far from Kamilari either. It’s a long sandy beach, a small part of which is dedicated to paid umbrellas and sunbeds, and the rest is free. We spot a tamarisk tree to take shelter from the still-hot sun, and once again, we enjoy clear, warm water. The few swimmers spread out easily over nearly 500 meters of beach. In the late afternoon, Pat and I go to admire the sunset from the hill near our lodging. The hill, covered with olive trees, is threatened by a planned housing development of large cubic villas—trends dictate. Concrete never stops...
Friday, 27/09: We thought about leaving the car at the Odiyitria Monastery, the end of the paved road, but since the track descending to the cave remains drivable, we park 3 km further at the junction of the track leading to Kali Limenes Beach. We still have to walk for half an hour on a less drivable track, and then we’re at the entrance of the Farango Gorge. It’s a beautiful, easy hike since we follow the dry pebble riverbed. Before arriving at the beach, there’s a very beautiful small chapel sheltered under a large cliff, beautifully lit at this early hour.
Agio Farango Chapel
A few climbers are scaling the cliff, and about ten swimmers are enjoying the sea. Return to the car under the hot sun. In the late afternoon, we all return to visit the interesting Odiyitria Monastery. Last swim at Kommos Beach and an excellent dinner at the Sigelakis taverna in Sivas.
Saturday, 28/09: There’s an end-of-vacation atmosphere... We pack our bags and head north. A short stop to see the village of Vorri, and a little over an hour later, we arrive in the big city of Heraklion. Since it’s too early to check into the apartment, we park in the city center to visit the famous archaeological museum. It’s indeed a must-see highlight of our stay in Crete. All four of us are amazed by the quantity and quality of the objects presented from the Minoan civilization. After more than 2 hours, we come out without having seen everything, but we’re a bit overwhelmed by all these wonders. Lunch at a nice little taverna very close to the Titus Church. We go to take possession of our apartment—the same as on the way there, still just as satisfying. In the late afternoon, I go alone for a walk in the historic district of the city, passing by the Morosini Fountain, which is bustling with people—some seated at café terraces, others standing and chatting. There’s a lively atmosphere here. A little further on are the Venetian loggia and the Agios Titos Church. I walk down to the old Venetian port to stroll along the jetty and admire the fortifications under beautiful late-afternoon lighting, then return to the apartment. Dinner near our place at Kiriakis, a “chic” restaurant but with very reasonable prices and excellent cuisine.
Sunday, 29/09: Wake-up at 3:30 a.m., quick coffee, and drive to the nearby airport. We leave the car in the parking lot. Already a lot of people at this early hour. Since we don’t have checked luggage, we go straight to security, which goes fairly quickly, then it’s waiting time and takeoff on time in an Airbus A321 for a 45-minute flight to Athens. We take off again in another Airbus A321 with a 50-minute delay to arrive in Zurich at 11:10 a.m. local time. Then we have to take the train to Basel and then the one to Colmar. With fewer Sunday services, we won’t arrive in Colmar until around 4 p.m.
Conclusion All four of us returned very satisfied with this stay in Crete for several reasons: - We found superb beaches with clear, warm water and often very few vacationers. - The few hikes we did were magnificent, especially those where the trails went through gorges leading to deserted beaches. - We greatly appreciated Cretan gastronomy—there were so few disappointments that we can count them on one hand. - All the accommodations we booked turned out to be superb, with the icing on the cake being the very friendly welcome from our hosts. - Generally, contacts with Cretans were always very warm despite the language barrier—we speak a little Greek. - We also appreciated the diversity of landscapes in this eastern part of Crete, with plateaus and mountains with splendid rugged reliefs.
Note: The photo album is available by clicking on this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/hfdjQndA5eXkL5k7 Captions are only visible per photo by clicking on the circled “i” in the top right. Budget: approximately 3,300 € per couple for 21 days, including train and flights Budget details per couple: - Flight Zurich-Heraklion: 440 € - Trains Colmar-Basel-Zurich round trip for 4: 442.40 € (221 € per couple) - Accommodation: 2,431 € / 21 = 115.80 € per night for 4 (1,216 € per couple) - Car rental for 21 days: 684 € + 145 € fuel (1,150 km) (414 € per couple) - Restaurants, food, etc.: 1,009 €
Informations annulation MSC English translation pending
Bonjour,
Infos sur la croisière MSC annulée du 13 au 20/03.
Aprés l'annulation de la croisière prévue sur le MSC Grandiosa en fin mars, je reçois un coup de fil de mon voyagiste pour le report de la Croisière.
Il me demande quel serait mes choix de dates. Donc, j'ai prévu les deux premières semaines d'Octobre 2020. Le reste est impossible et 2021 est déjà calé en mars pour d'autres plans.
Donc, après une recherche en ligne, il me propose une date sur le MSC Grandiosa mais en rajoutant 850 euros ! Mais oui, mais oui... Si je m'écoutais, je tenterai de tout annuler et de demander le remboursement total ! Sauf que la Patronne (Le Prime Minister) s'y oppose vertement ! Ha les femmes....😏
Bref, on cherche, enfin il cherche c'est son taf tout de même, il me propose du 11/10 au 18/10 sur le MSC Divina avec Marseille, Barcelone, Ibiza, Naples, Livourne, Gênes et Marseille. Pas de cirque du Soleil par contre, mais tout le reste.. Cabine Balcon, Ambiance Auréa, Spa...et 350 euros à rajouter. Vu que MSC m'offre 200 euros de dédommagent, ça va le faire pour le coup..
Rapide concertation avec le Prime Minister et je valide. Je n'ai pas la patience de discuter davantage de toute façon. et je lui précise que ce sera ma première et dernière croisière. Ce n'est pas sa faute certes, mais il faut bien que je trouve un coupable.😎
Voili, Voilou ! On fera avec.
Cordialement.
Infos sur la croisière MSC annulée du 13 au 20/03.
Aprés l'annulation de la croisière prévue sur le MSC Grandiosa en fin mars, je reçois un coup de fil de mon voyagiste pour le report de la Croisière.
Il me demande quel serait mes choix de dates. Donc, j'ai prévu les deux premières semaines d'Octobre 2020. Le reste est impossible et 2021 est déjà calé en mars pour d'autres plans.
Donc, après une recherche en ligne, il me propose une date sur le MSC Grandiosa mais en rajoutant 850 euros ! Mais oui, mais oui... Si je m'écoutais, je tenterai de tout annuler et de demander le remboursement total ! Sauf que la Patronne (Le Prime Minister) s'y oppose vertement ! Ha les femmes....😏
Bref, on cherche, enfin il cherche c'est son taf tout de même, il me propose du 11/10 au 18/10 sur le MSC Divina avec Marseille, Barcelone, Ibiza, Naples, Livourne, Gênes et Marseille. Pas de cirque du Soleil par contre, mais tout le reste.. Cabine Balcon, Ambiance Auréa, Spa...et 350 euros à rajouter. Vu que MSC m'offre 200 euros de dédommagent, ça va le faire pour le coup..
Rapide concertation avec le Prime Minister et je valide. Je n'ai pas la patience de discuter davantage de toute façon. et je lui précise que ce sera ma première et dernière croisière. Ce n'est pas sa faute certes, mais il faut bien que je trouve un coupable.😎
Voili, Voilou ! On fera avec.
Cordialement.
Voyage chez l'habitant avec agence francophone au Kirghizistan English translation pending
J'ai un projet de voyage au Kirghizistan pour 2021. avez-vous des sites pour me procurer la carte du pays. . Quelle période la plus idéale. Merci de me donner vos astuces et idées de découverte. Adresse d'agence francophone correcte. Je privilégie l'hébergement chez l'habitant, être en contact avec les locaux.
Sejour à Minorque et animation le soir à Ciutadella (Baléares) English translation pending
Qui est allé en mai au club oasis Marmara de Minorque, près de Ciutadella.
Qu'y a t il à voir quand on ne peut pas bien marcher, pour éviter de passer la semaine à l'hôtel, et connaitre un peu la vie des autoctones.
Est ce que Ciutadella est animé le soir?
Y a t-il des bus en mai?
merci pour vos réponses et bonnes vacances à ceux qui partent
Carte d'identité non reçue et justificatif provisoire de demande de carte English translation pending
Je dois me rendre aux baléares le 25 octobre avec ma fille et ma petite fille mais sa carte d’identité n’est pas encore arrivée et comme elle est mineure la carte périmée n’est pas valable ....Y a t il une possibilité d’obtenir un justificatif provisoire de demande de carte
Hôtel non bruyant à Saint-Malo English translation pending
Cause de handicap et besoin de repos nous recherchons un hôtel pour 2 ou 3 nuits sur st Malo surtout calme la nuit et pas trop loin des intra muros. A défaut ligne de bus régulièrement pour se déplacer . Merci de vos conseils. Séjour en octobre
Où aller pour une semaine en Espagne? English translation pending
Bonjour tout le monde, nous souhaiterions mon compagnon et moi même aller ce faire une petite semaine en Espagne, seulement il y à un hick.... On ne sais pas où 🤪
Lorsque sur internet on cherche destinations en Espagne on nous propose forcement Barcelone, Madrid, Séville et tout sa... sauf que nous, on aime pas trop les grandes villes comme sa, on aime la tranquillité 😛
Nous sommes déjà aller avec notre croisière à Palma de Majorque et Ibiza. Nous sommes aller par nos propre moyens à Salou, Cambrils et Platja d'Aro (que nous connaissons par cœur d’ailleurs) 🙂
Je fais donc appel à vous amoureux de l'Espagne, pour nous donner quelques villes ou village ou nous pourrions aller 🙂
Ah oui dernier point, on aime bien les jolies plages, les criques etc et n'avons pas peur de marcher pour faire des visites de lieux ou monuments 🙂
Merci à bientôt 🙂
Lorsque sur internet on cherche destinations en Espagne on nous propose forcement Barcelone, Madrid, Séville et tout sa... sauf que nous, on aime pas trop les grandes villes comme sa, on aime la tranquillité 😛
Nous sommes déjà aller avec notre croisière à Palma de Majorque et Ibiza. Nous sommes aller par nos propre moyens à Salou, Cambrils et Platja d'Aro (que nous connaissons par cœur d’ailleurs) 🙂
Je fais donc appel à vous amoureux de l'Espagne, pour nous donner quelques villes ou village ou nous pourrions aller 🙂
Ah oui dernier point, on aime bien les jolies plages, les criques etc et n'avons pas peur de marcher pour faire des visites de lieux ou monuments 🙂
Merci à bientôt 🙂
Balcon 11 sur le Fantasia: vue et confort English translation pending
Bonjour à tous ,
Nous partons Fin Aout sur le Fantasia , trop hâte !! Que pensez vous du Balcon 11 ? Ou nous serons ?? Vue du balcon , confort ...etc .
Merci d avance pour vous vos retours !!!!😉
Must-see sights in Bali
hi
I’m heading to Bali next month with my partner for 12 days. Could you share some must-see sites to visit in Bali, and maybe some tips to make the most of my trip?
thanks
Croisière MSC Fantasia English translation pending
Bonjour
Je pars avec ma maman le 1er Septembre c est son cadeau pour ces 70 ans ! Je ne suis jamais partis en croisière avant donc je suis preneuse de bons conseils en particulier pour les excursions que nous ne pourrons pas faire avec MSC car c est hors budget pour nous. Merci de votre aide je dois bien avouée que je ne suis pas vraiment rassurée !
Coco
Je pars avec ma maman le 1er Septembre c est son cadeau pour ces 70 ans ! Je ne suis jamais partis en croisière avant donc je suis preneuse de bons conseils en particulier pour les excursions que nous ne pourrons pas faire avec MSC car c est hors budget pour nous. Merci de votre aide je dois bien avouée que je ne suis pas vraiment rassurée !
Coco
Endroits à absolument visiter lors de ma croisière MSC Baléares et Italie English translation pending
Bonjour, sous les conseils d'une amie je me suis inscrite sur ce site afin de "préparer" au mieux ma croisière et ces excursions.
Pour vous aidez à mieux me conseiller, je vous présente le contexte :
Nous partons à deux (mon compagnon et moi), pour une croisière de 8 jours au mois de JUIN à bord du MSC Fantasia au départ de Marseille (Itinéraire : Marseille, Palma, Ibiza, Naples, Florence/Pise, Gênes, Marseille). C'est notre première croisière et à vrai dire notre premier "grand voyage". Nous avons 22 et 23 ans nous ne sommes pas de grand fêtard (pas de sortie tout les weekend quoi 😄 😉), nous aimons les belles plages turquoise, visiter des monuments, marché dans des criques ou autre ne nous fait pas peur. Ce qui nous fait le plus peur c'est de ce perdre et ne pas savoir quoi faire une fois être arrivé a destination. Et je ne souhaite pas avoir un itinéraire de chose à visiter bien précise nous voulons découvrir de façon fluide (tout en visitant pas d'itinéraire)
Alors si jamais vous êtes parti avec ce bateau ou même n’êtes pas à votre première croisière je serais ravi d'entendre vos conseils.
Merci à tous !
Pour vous aidez à mieux me conseiller, je vous présente le contexte :
Nous partons à deux (mon compagnon et moi), pour une croisière de 8 jours au mois de JUIN à bord du MSC Fantasia au départ de Marseille (Itinéraire : Marseille, Palma, Ibiza, Naples, Florence/Pise, Gênes, Marseille). C'est notre première croisière et à vrai dire notre premier "grand voyage". Nous avons 22 et 23 ans nous ne sommes pas de grand fêtard (pas de sortie tout les weekend quoi 😄 😉), nous aimons les belles plages turquoise, visiter des monuments, marché dans des criques ou autre ne nous fait pas peur. Ce qui nous fait le plus peur c'est de ce perdre et ne pas savoir quoi faire une fois être arrivé a destination. Et je ne souhaite pas avoir un itinéraire de chose à visiter bien précise nous voulons découvrir de façon fluide (tout en visitant pas d'itinéraire)
Alors si jamais vous êtes parti avec ce bateau ou même n’êtes pas à votre première croisière je serais ravi d'entendre vos conseils.
Merci à tous !
Idées de voyages entre amis après le bac? English translation pending
Bonjour,
Me voila en cours d'année de Terminale, on est nombreux à vouloir faire un voyage pour l'ete prochain ( 2019) pour fêter la fin du Lycée en beauté. Malheureusement on n'arrive pas trop à se mettre d'accord, bien sûr on est limite par un budget mais ça n'est pas le problème majeur je pense. A vrai dire on ne sait pas trop ou aller, Ibiza semble bof après réflexion, surtout si on veut varier les ambiances. Ainsi, auriez-vous des idées, nous sommes tous bilingues en anglais, pour des raisons économiques je pense que l'on devra s'abstenir à l'Europe ou maximum les iles proches atlantiques. Aussi les pays du nord où enclaver ne semble pas faire l'unanimité même si personnellement ceux-ci m'attirent beaucoup avec les pays de l'est. Enfin, des conseils sur les types de logements peut etre ( oude tout type ^^ ) un Airbnb ou peut-être vaut-il mieux chercher les auberges de jeunesse où l'ont nous vantons une ambiance extraordinaire ?
Preneur de tous conseils, Je vous remercie infiniment; Bien à vous Lucas
Me voila en cours d'année de Terminale, on est nombreux à vouloir faire un voyage pour l'ete prochain ( 2019) pour fêter la fin du Lycée en beauté. Malheureusement on n'arrive pas trop à se mettre d'accord, bien sûr on est limite par un budget mais ça n'est pas le problème majeur je pense. A vrai dire on ne sait pas trop ou aller, Ibiza semble bof après réflexion, surtout si on veut varier les ambiances. Ainsi, auriez-vous des idées, nous sommes tous bilingues en anglais, pour des raisons économiques je pense que l'on devra s'abstenir à l'Europe ou maximum les iles proches atlantiques. Aussi les pays du nord où enclaver ne semble pas faire l'unanimité même si personnellement ceux-ci m'attirent beaucoup avec les pays de l'est. Enfin, des conseils sur les types de logements peut etre ( oude tout type ^^ ) un Airbnb ou peut-être vaut-il mieux chercher les auberges de jeunesse où l'ont nous vantons une ambiance extraordinaire ?
Preneur de tous conseils, Je vous remercie infiniment; Bien à vous Lucas
Les stations service de l'Andalousie English translation pending
Bonjour à tous !
Nous partons pour l'Andalousie prochainement et je me demandais comment fonctionne les stations service de la région ? Peut-on payer directement à la pompe avant de faire le plein ? Si oui, est-ce que nos cartes Canadienne Visa ou MasterCard fonctionne ? Doit-on entrer un "zip code" comme aux USA ?
Merci à l'avance🙂
Nous partons pour l'Andalousie prochainement et je me demandais comment fonctionne les stations service de la région ? Peut-on payer directement à la pompe avant de faire le plein ? Si oui, est-ce que nos cartes Canadienne Visa ou MasterCard fonctionne ? Doit-on entrer un "zip code" comme aux USA ?
Merci à l'avance🙂
A propos des contacts... English translation pending
Bonjour,
Les membres appartenant à la liste de "nos contacts" sont repérables par une pastille bleue acollée au pseudo.
Cette liste est personnelle et les heureux.ses élu.e.s sont ajouté.e.s manuellement.
En parcourant le forum, et plus précisément la liste des discussions similaires, j'ai croisé des pastilles bleues identifiant des membres qui n'appartiennent pas à ma liste et qui n'ont jamais, à aucun moment, compté au nombre de mes contacts. Y a t'il une explication ?
En parcourant le forum, et plus précisément la liste des discussions similaires, j'ai croisé des pastilles bleues identifiant des membres qui n'appartiennent pas à ma liste et qui n'ont jamais, à aucun moment, compté au nombre de mes contacts. Y a t'il une explication ?
Croisière Baléares, Sardaigne, Corse et Naples English translation pending
Bonjour ,
J'envisage pour juillet prochain une croisière aux Baléares , Sardaigne, Corse, Naples et Savone au départ de Toulon avec mon mari et mes 2 ados de 15 et 17ans.
Avez vous des suggestions pour des excursions à faire soi-même ?
Concernant le bateau, il s'agit du Neo-riviera. Que pensez vous de ce bateau, quels sont les meilleurs ponts pour les cabines . Qu'en est il du restaurant ?
Bref toutes vos expériences sont les bienvenues.
Bonne soirée
J'envisage pour juillet prochain une croisière aux Baléares , Sardaigne, Corse, Naples et Savone au départ de Toulon avec mon mari et mes 2 ados de 15 et 17ans.
Avez vous des suggestions pour des excursions à faire soi-même ?
Concernant le bateau, il s'agit du Neo-riviera. Que pensez vous de ce bateau, quels sont les meilleurs ponts pour les cabines . Qu'en est il du restaurant ?
Bref toutes vos expériences sont les bienvenues.
Bonne soirée
Hôtel en région de Krabi pour rayonner en scooter? English translation pending
bonsoir
je retourne en thailande en janvier 2019
vol rennes bangkok et bangkok krabi
ou est il judicieux de loger pour pouvoir rayonner en scooter ?
je pense rester 3/4 jours dans la region
endroit plutot calme et budget 30/40 e la nuit
en fin de vacances retour bangkok en janvier 2018 j etais a 15mn a pied de ksr
quelqu un a une idee pour changer de quartier ?
merci d avance
kenavo
Costa Victoria: cabine avec balcon English translation pending
Bonsoir,
Est ce que quelqu'un a déjà pris la cabine 10216 sur le Victoria et pourrait me dire ce qu'il en pense s'il vous plait? Merci beaucoup ps: avant lundi après midi cela serait idéal...
Est ce que quelqu'un a déjà pris la cabine 10216 sur le Victoria et pourrait me dire ce qu'il en pense s'il vous plait? Merci beaucoup ps: avant lundi après midi cela serait idéal...
Croisière avec mon petit-fils English translation pending
Je remercie les personnes qui m'ont aidé dans le choix de ma croisière avec une amie et mon petit fils. Sur une recommandation j'ai choisi AZUR CROISIERES pour la réservation, vraiment très professionnel et beaucoup de conseils. N'ayant plus beaucoup de possibilités pour les dates qui m'intéressaient fin juin, début juillet j'ai réservé sur le MSC Opéra au départ de Marseille, Palma de Majorque, Ibiza, Olbia, Livourne, Gênes et retour Marseille en cabine extérieure Fantastica. J'espère que nous ne serons pas déçus en ce qui concerne le bateau car il a été relooké mais n'est pas tout jeune. Quelqu'un peut il me dire concernant les forfaits boissons le plus intéressant.
JOSETTE
Tonga, Fidji, Samoa ou Vanuatu: quelle île choisir? English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
Actuellement en Nouvelle-Zélande j'aimerai profiter d'être là (qu'est-ce que c'est loin ;)) pour visiter 1 à 2 îles du Pacifique > Tonga, Fidji, Samoa ou Vanuatu, ... Je trouve peu d'informations récentes et en français sur le sujet.
J'ai un budget moyen, pas backpack mais pas luxe non plus, et je plonge depuis quelques années. Le séjour all inclusive dans un resort ne m'intéresse pas malgré que j'aimerai bien me poser quelques jours en fin de voyage au bord d'une plage charmante, mais je cherche plutôt une expérience dépaysante, de belles plages et de belles plongées, pas trop trop de monde et si possible quelques chouettes option de randonnées.
Est-ce que quelqu'un a visité ces îles récemment et quel est votre avis ?
Merci beaucoup ! Alexandra
Actuellement en Nouvelle-Zélande j'aimerai profiter d'être là (qu'est-ce que c'est loin ;)) pour visiter 1 à 2 îles du Pacifique > Tonga, Fidji, Samoa ou Vanuatu, ... Je trouve peu d'informations récentes et en français sur le sujet.
J'ai un budget moyen, pas backpack mais pas luxe non plus, et je plonge depuis quelques années. Le séjour all inclusive dans un resort ne m'intéresse pas malgré que j'aimerai bien me poser quelques jours en fin de voyage au bord d'une plage charmante, mais je cherche plutôt une expérience dépaysante, de belles plages et de belles plongées, pas trop trop de monde et si possible quelques chouettes option de randonnées.
Est-ce que quelqu'un a visité ces îles récemment et quel est votre avis ?
Merci beaucoup ! Alexandra
Croisière MSC Opera Espagne - Italie English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je viens de réserver une croisiere pour cet été sur l'opéra
Nous serons 4 adultes et 2 enfants (7 et 12 ans)
Il s'agit de notre 2eme croisiere la 1ere l'année derniere sur le Méraviglia
Que pensez vous de l'opéra ? Nous serons en cabine vue mer ambiance fantastica
Avez vous des photos?
Et des conseils pour les excursions :
Palma
Ibiza
Olbia
Livourne
Genes
Merci de votre aide
Que pensez vous de l'opéra ? Nous serons en cabine vue mer ambiance fantastica
Avez vous des photos?
Et des conseils pour les excursions :
Palma
Ibiza
Olbia
Livourne
Genes
Merci de votre aide
Escales en Italie, France et Espagne English translation pending
Bonjour, nous avons réserver une croisière au départ de Rome en juin 2018 et j'aurais besoin d'aide pour les escales. 😊. Nous avons louer la veille a civitavecchia . la 1er escale est en Florence et j'ai penser réserver une activité avec le navire et aller a cinqueterre . la 2e escale a villefranche sur mer et je n'ai aucune idee comment me rendre a Nice, Monaco, cannes. est ce qu, il a un endroit qu'on peut réserver des visites guidées? A Ibiza nous allons louer une voiture et se promener librement!! est ce une bonne idée? svp donner moi vos plus belles plages. après nous seront a palma de mallorca. Là aussi j'ai aucune idée🤪 . et notre croisiere se termine a Barcelone et allons passer une autre semaine dans cette ville. Merci de m'aider a organiser ce magnifique voyage!!!😇😇
Carnet de voyage: un mois à Majorque dans les Baléares English translation pending
Hola,
Après 2 séjours à Majorque, je souhaite vous faire découvrir cette merveilleuse île que j'aime énormément. J'y suis allée 2 fois ces dernières années. 2 séjours que j'ai adoré !
AVANT LE DEPART :
Voici en substance, les réservations que j'ai effectué avant le départ pour ces 2 séjours.
En 2014 : > Vol Vueling Rennes/Majorque : 150€ par personne > Location d'un appartement à Costa de la Calma : 460€ pour 2 semaines > Location de voiture chez GoldCar : arnaque à l'assurance. 414€ les 15 jours de location pour une ford Fiesta au lieu de 182€. Je déconseille GoldCar !
En 2016 : > Vol Volotea Nantes/Majorque : 45€ par personne > Location d'un appartement avec piscine à Santa Ponsa : 700€ pour 2 semaines > Location de voiture chez Centauro : arnaque à l'assurance ! Et oui encore ! 430€ les 15 jours de location pour une Seat Ibiza au lieu de 226€. Je déconseille aussi Centauro !
D'ailleurs pour la prochaine fois, si vous avez une bonne adresse de loueur... Je suis preneuse !
VOYAGES : LES CHOSES A VOIR ET A FAIRE A MAJORQUE :
Costa de la Calma et Santa Ponsa sont toutes les 2 situées au Sud-Ouest de l'île, à 5 minutes en voiture l'une de l'autre. Nous étions dans des zones calmes. Personnellement je déteste les villes comme Magaluf, c'est l'équivalent majorquin d'un "lloret de mar" ou "benidorm". C'est à dire une zone à spring break.
Photo ci-dessus : Santa Ponsa
Photo ci-dessus : Costa de la calma
CALA FORNELLS Elles sont bondées en été, mais elles sont tellement belles ces criques... N'espérez pas vous garer à coté, il faudra marcher un peu pour pouvoir en profiter ;)
PEGUERA C'est la plage de sable ou nous allions le plus, car elle était à 5 minutes en voiture de nos appartements. Sur la droite de la plage il n'y a pas de transats et parasols, on peut poser tranquillement sa serviette pour la journée. L'eau est transparente ici. Vous pourrez aussi louer des pédalos, des kayak ou des paddles.
VALLDEMOSSA Ici se trouve la chartreuse de Valldemossa, ou Sand et Chopin ont séjourné. Entre 1399 et 1835, les moines chartreux ont transformé ce bâtiment en monastère avant d'en être expulsé. Aujourd'hui, la chartreuse abrite des musées. Le village vaut le coup d'oeil, surtout la petite rue du lavoir.
CALA SAN VICENTE & CALA CARBO Voici 2 autres criques magnifiques. Si vous décidez d'aller au Cap formentor en longeant la cote ouest, arrêtez-vous pour une baignade !
CAP FORMENTOR Pour avoir une vue époustouflante sur les falaises de l'île, nous avons été au Cap Formentor. Après beaucoup de virages en épingle (attention aux bus touristiques dans les virages !) et une galère sans nom pour trouver une place sur le parking, nous avons pu admirer le coucher de soleil du cap.
FORNALUTX Ce village se trouve dans les montagnes, entre les champs de citronniers dans la vallée de Soller. Ici, toutes les maisons sont en pierres, et presque tous les volets sont peints en vert :) ça m'a un peu rappelé la ville de Tolède ! C'est charmant !
LES GROTTES DU DRAGON Las Cuevas del Drach sont des grottes situées sur la partie Est de l'île. Elles s'étendent sur 2 kilomètres sous terre, la visite est agréable lorsqu'il fait plus de 40° à l'extérieur. A la fin de la visite, vous aurez le droit d'assister à un concert d'orchestre au bord du plus grand lac sous terrain d'Europe. (Interdiction de faire des photos pendant le concert et interdiction d'utiliser le flash pendant la visite).
LE CAP DE SES SALINES Tomber sur une merveille par hasard, c'est possible ! Pour nous ça a été le cap de ses salines ! L'eau turquoise auprès des rochers, le bleu indigo au large, il y a plusieurs endroits ou l'on peut descendre se baigner :)
PALMA La visite de Palma pendant 1 journée nous a aussi plu. Déjà, la visite de la cathédrale la Seu était impressionnante et puis les différents styles d'architectures présents dans Palma sont magnifiques !
ES TRENC La plage d'Es Trenc est citée dans tous les guides mais ça n'est pas ma préférée. Elle est magnifique, mais il y a trop de monde et le parking à la journée coute 7€.
CALA MONDRAGO (ça c'est ma crique préférée) La crique Cala S’amarador est située dans le parc naturel de Mondrago. Ici l'eau est transparente ou turquoise, les poissons nagent tranquillement et on peut sauter du haut des rochers :) Le parking à la journée coute 5€, et l'intégralité de la somme est reversée à une association locale.
PUERTO ANDRATX Situé à quelques kilomètres de Santa Ponsa, ce port est juste magnifique. Ici on aime aller au cappuccino grand café pour boire des cocktails dans des rocking-chairs face aux bateaux, à la montagne et au coucher de soleil !
PORT DE SOLLER Ici : yachts dans la marina, bateaux à voile, palmiers en bord de plage, bar à smoothie, tramway en bois... Ce port est charmant, c'est mon préféré à Majorque :)
J'espère vous avoir donné envie de visiter Majorque :)
Pour plus de détails sur les visites, les adresses, les tarifs... Rendez-vous ici : 1 mois à Majorque
Bonne journée, Marine
Après 2 séjours à Majorque, je souhaite vous faire découvrir cette merveilleuse île que j'aime énormément. J'y suis allée 2 fois ces dernières années. 2 séjours que j'ai adoré !
AVANT LE DEPART :
Voici en substance, les réservations que j'ai effectué avant le départ pour ces 2 séjours.
En 2014 : > Vol Vueling Rennes/Majorque : 150€ par personne > Location d'un appartement à Costa de la Calma : 460€ pour 2 semaines > Location de voiture chez GoldCar : arnaque à l'assurance. 414€ les 15 jours de location pour une ford Fiesta au lieu de 182€. Je déconseille GoldCar !
En 2016 : > Vol Volotea Nantes/Majorque : 45€ par personne > Location d'un appartement avec piscine à Santa Ponsa : 700€ pour 2 semaines > Location de voiture chez Centauro : arnaque à l'assurance ! Et oui encore ! 430€ les 15 jours de location pour une Seat Ibiza au lieu de 226€. Je déconseille aussi Centauro !
D'ailleurs pour la prochaine fois, si vous avez une bonne adresse de loueur... Je suis preneuse !
VOYAGES : LES CHOSES A VOIR ET A FAIRE A MAJORQUE :
Costa de la Calma et Santa Ponsa sont toutes les 2 situées au Sud-Ouest de l'île, à 5 minutes en voiture l'une de l'autre. Nous étions dans des zones calmes. Personnellement je déteste les villes comme Magaluf, c'est l'équivalent majorquin d'un "lloret de mar" ou "benidorm". C'est à dire une zone à spring break.
Photo ci-dessus : Santa Ponsa
Photo ci-dessus : Costa de la calmaCALA FORNELLS Elles sont bondées en été, mais elles sont tellement belles ces criques... N'espérez pas vous garer à coté, il faudra marcher un peu pour pouvoir en profiter ;)
PEGUERA C'est la plage de sable ou nous allions le plus, car elle était à 5 minutes en voiture de nos appartements. Sur la droite de la plage il n'y a pas de transats et parasols, on peut poser tranquillement sa serviette pour la journée. L'eau est transparente ici. Vous pourrez aussi louer des pédalos, des kayak ou des paddles.
VALLDEMOSSA Ici se trouve la chartreuse de Valldemossa, ou Sand et Chopin ont séjourné. Entre 1399 et 1835, les moines chartreux ont transformé ce bâtiment en monastère avant d'en être expulsé. Aujourd'hui, la chartreuse abrite des musées. Le village vaut le coup d'oeil, surtout la petite rue du lavoir.
CALA SAN VICENTE & CALA CARBO Voici 2 autres criques magnifiques. Si vous décidez d'aller au Cap formentor en longeant la cote ouest, arrêtez-vous pour une baignade !
CAP FORMENTOR Pour avoir une vue époustouflante sur les falaises de l'île, nous avons été au Cap Formentor. Après beaucoup de virages en épingle (attention aux bus touristiques dans les virages !) et une galère sans nom pour trouver une place sur le parking, nous avons pu admirer le coucher de soleil du cap.
FORNALUTX Ce village se trouve dans les montagnes, entre les champs de citronniers dans la vallée de Soller. Ici, toutes les maisons sont en pierres, et presque tous les volets sont peints en vert :) ça m'a un peu rappelé la ville de Tolède ! C'est charmant !
LES GROTTES DU DRAGON Las Cuevas del Drach sont des grottes situées sur la partie Est de l'île. Elles s'étendent sur 2 kilomètres sous terre, la visite est agréable lorsqu'il fait plus de 40° à l'extérieur. A la fin de la visite, vous aurez le droit d'assister à un concert d'orchestre au bord du plus grand lac sous terrain d'Europe. (Interdiction de faire des photos pendant le concert et interdiction d'utiliser le flash pendant la visite).
LE CAP DE SES SALINES Tomber sur une merveille par hasard, c'est possible ! Pour nous ça a été le cap de ses salines ! L'eau turquoise auprès des rochers, le bleu indigo au large, il y a plusieurs endroits ou l'on peut descendre se baigner :)
PALMA La visite de Palma pendant 1 journée nous a aussi plu. Déjà, la visite de la cathédrale la Seu était impressionnante et puis les différents styles d'architectures présents dans Palma sont magnifiques !
ES TRENC La plage d'Es Trenc est citée dans tous les guides mais ça n'est pas ma préférée. Elle est magnifique, mais il y a trop de monde et le parking à la journée coute 7€.
CALA MONDRAGO (ça c'est ma crique préférée) La crique Cala S’amarador est située dans le parc naturel de Mondrago. Ici l'eau est transparente ou turquoise, les poissons nagent tranquillement et on peut sauter du haut des rochers :) Le parking à la journée coute 5€, et l'intégralité de la somme est reversée à une association locale.
PUERTO ANDRATX Situé à quelques kilomètres de Santa Ponsa, ce port est juste magnifique. Ici on aime aller au cappuccino grand café pour boire des cocktails dans des rocking-chairs face aux bateaux, à la montagne et au coucher de soleil !
PORT DE SOLLER Ici : yachts dans la marina, bateaux à voile, palmiers en bord de plage, bar à smoothie, tramway en bois... Ce port est charmant, c'est mon préféré à Majorque :)
J'espère vous avoir donné envie de visiter Majorque :)
Pour plus de détails sur les visites, les adresses, les tarifs... Rendez-vous ici : 1 mois à Majorque
Bonne journée, Marine