Check into the facility near to Stalida and begin the welcome meeting. We are on the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean, and in one week we will have a chance to discover it slowly-this evening we start with its flavors: the typical cuisine of Crete will amaze us, with its Greek and Turkish influences. So: what are we eating tonight? Among the Cretan specialities to try right away, we put dakos - a kind of local bruschetta - and hortas - some wild herbs that grow in these parts, served with a drizzle of oil, a delicacy!

Our first day in Crete begins with a morning dedicated to a visit to the site of Knossos, one of the most important archaeological sites in Europe and the place where, according to legend, the labyrinth in which the Minotaur was imprisoned was located. We are walking right inside the books of literature, in the city of King Minos Ariadne, Daedalus and Icarus. Our day continues with a refreshing dip and a well-deserved lunch break at Bali beach (fear not: we have not ended up in Indonesia, we are still in Crete) with its striking emerald green crystal waters and breathtaking sandy coves. The rest of the day is at our leisure: no set agenda, we follow the flow and get caught up in the old town of Heraklion with its squares, cafes and picturesque markets.

Today we will have a free day exploring the town of Matala, a picturesque unspoiled village on Messara Bay that lies on the south coast in the province of Heraklion. It won't be difficult to be enchanted by the beautiful crystal-clear waters of the Libyan Sea and the cliff overlooking the beach with its prehistoric-era caves.

We continue our journey of discovery of the largest of the Greek islands and its heavenly beaches. Today we head to the eastern part of the island, specifically to Agios Nikolaos, a charming fishing village that has become famous thanks to its incredible beaches and its thousand-year history. Let's try to enjoy this place as much as possible and why not, let's also have a good glass of red wine.

Later we will move to Mirabella Bay, the largest gulf of the Greek islands and fifth largest in the Mediterranean. Here we will embark on a relaxing cruise on the waters of the Bay and let the waves wash over us as we enjoy the sun disappearing behind the horizon.

This morning we set out for the northern coast to move from Heraklion to Rethymnon, where we will reach the hotel that will host us for the next few days. There is no rush, we take our time to visit Rethymno and enjoy the sights we will encounter along the way. We won't even tell you that every opportunity, beach and cove will be a great excuse to stop and dive into the crystal clear waters of this part of the island.

The alarm has already rung: it's time to head towards the east coast, to Kissamos , where yet another dip in the sea awaits us. The white sand, the turquoise water, the hidden coves and the shade of the juniper trees welcome us to this earthly paradise. We can dedicate ourselves to a morning of snorkeling to enjoy the sea life and explore the surrounding area: we dive and swim along the coast until we reach a natural rock pool. Or... we can relax on the beach! The choice is ours.

All this activity hasn't made you a little peckish? After swimming back to shore and drying off, it's time for a snack. In the afternoon we slow down a bit and take some free time to explore Chania , also known as the Venice of the East, and the second largest city on the island of Crete.

This morning we wake up early: we want to reach today's destination well in advance of everyone else, so we can enjoy it in all its splendour. We are talking about the pink beach of Elafonissi, which is not only a tongue of sand with a thousand shades of pink, but also a protected area - caretta-caretta turtles come here to lay their eggs, so there will be areas of the beach cordoned off to protect the hatchlings.

We enjoy the peace of the early morning hours (assuming we managed to get out of bed early!) and then find a little place to spread our towels - then, again, the sea beckons! Here, too, the water is an otherworldly colour, and it is impossible to resist it! On the way back we stop at Falassarna Beach, another of the most beautiful beaches on this wonderful island. For our last evening, we have two options: we can decide to stop here and enjoy dinner at sunset (did someone say pita gyros?) or return to Rethymno.

Time to say goodbye! See you soon for another WeRoad adventure!