Introducing a new adventure guide for people who love to travel and SWIM
- This is a pioneering swim travel guide with over 20 locations around the Mediterranean island of Crete, where open water swimmers can discover routes between 25 meters and 6 km that have a particular beauty, novelty, scenery, or history.
- Explore impressive marine caves, fabulous beaches, circumnavigate islets, and swim through tunnels, gorges, and under sea arches.
- Swim in a bay where the great Odysseus once anchored his ships on his way to Troy, or over a WWII ship sunk on its way to rescue Allied troops.
- Experience amazing night swims to marvel at the brilliant stars above and flashing bioluminescent plankton below.
- Read extensive tips on open water swimming techniques, safety, preparation, gear, and navigation (piloting).
- Includes short swims for beginners, more difficult routes for advanced swimmers, and all are great for kayaking and stand-up paddling.
- Each location has a satellite map of routes, accurate GPS coordinates, and photography to guide the swimmer.
- Enjoy a dynamic e Book version that can be read immediately where all information links and GPS coordinates are clickable.
Table of Content
Preface
1 Introduction
Orientation on Crete
Swimming for Sightseeing
Marine Navigation
Weather Conditions (June-September)
2 The Basics: Safety, Gear & Preparation
Safety Tips
Gear
Preparation
3 North Coast of Crete
#1 Balos-Gramvousa
#2 Marathi Island
#3 Kamari Caves
#4 Spilies Tunnel and Sea Arch
#5 Bali (the one in Crete)
#6 The Green Coast – Agia Pelagia
#7 Paleokastro Caves
#8 Knossos Final Approach
#9 Hersonissos Coves
#10 Artemisia’s Swim – Plaka to Spinalonga
#11 Mochlos Island and Richtis Waterfall
#12 Vai Palm Beach
4 South Coast of Crete
#13 The Galactic Night Swim
#14 Treis Ekklisies Caves
#15 Agiofaraggo
#16 Agios Pavlos Full Moon Swim
#17 The Amazing Gorge Swims
#18 Sfakia, Ilingas, Sweet Water, Loutro, Marmara, Talos
#19 Elafonisi Eye Candy
5 Other Beaches, Satellite Islands & Day Trips
6 Crete Open Water Swim Competitions
Glossary
Disclaimer
Index
About the Author
About the author
DR. PAUL KALAS is an accomplished astronomer who spends his nights seeking out undiscovered planets among the billions of stars in our galaxy, and the days searching our own blue planet for unforgettable open water swimming experiences. He is the book’s insider swim guide, having spent a lifetime exploring Crete’s pristine waters, along with four generations of family who were open water swimmers around this remarkable Mediterranean island.
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