AQUAWORLD AQUARIUM

Mediterranean Sea Life & Reptiles
Hersonissos - Crete - Greece

Aquaworld Aquarium - Hersonissos - Crete - Greece

Links to Other Sites

The links I provide on this page are those that I feel are important as regards Aquaworld's work, or those that I personally recommend to those visiting Crete.

Marinelife & Other Natural History Links

The Cretan Animal Welfare Group

Gaynor, Michaelis and the rest of the team at "The Haven" in Malia do the most wonderful work in assisting cats, dogs and any other animal in trouble.  They deserve all our praise - and some help!

Digital Nature

Hailing from Holland, Jelger and Maaike are on a mission to capture as many birds and reptiles as possible - capture them in their camera lens, that is! Their digital images are of amazingly high quality due to their painstaking efforts. Well done to both of you!

Hellenic Centre for Marine Research

This institute carries out much important research in a wide diversity of areas concerning the marine environment.  It is also responsible for the construction of the largest aquarium in Greece, in Gournes, Crete, which is on-going at the time of writing.

FishBase

FishBase is a quite amazing collection - photos (which you are free to use), descriptions and info by the tonne - if you need to search for a common name, a scientific one or just potter around in a fantastic "joining together" of fish information - this is the place!

Crete Western Wildlife Watch

A fascinating site "Dedicated to help record and promote the wildlife of Crete" and best described in their own words: "At present an informal group, open to anyone (anywhere) with an interest in wildlife at whatever level. We will try to help beginners and welcome input from more experienced sources. The main aim of the group is to help record and promote Crete wildlife. This fledgling website is a start."

Flowers of Crete

"Crete is an island full of flowers, many of which are endemic and many of which can now be found in gardens throughout the world. Most famous of all these flowers are the wild, terrestrial orchids which can be found throughout the spring months, growing everywhere in an amazing abundance. Whether you favour daisies, lilies, anemones or crocus, Crete has plenty to offer." Learn more about these flowers and organise trips to see them on this site.

FloraCretica

Another wonderful site for people who simply care about nature - Cretan plants and flowers this time! Again, I believe their own words best describe their efforts: "FLORACRETICA is non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation currently in the process of incorporation as a charitable trust in Greece. Our members are not all scientists or even botanists; the majority are just interested in the plant life here and come from all sorts of backgrounds. Our logo is the rare and endangered Androcymbium rechingeri, the Minoan Lily." A must for botanists of all shapes and sizes!

General Interest Links

Zorbas Complex

Zorbas Beach apartments Gournes, Crete, Greece is the perfect place to go if you would like an unforgettable holiday on Crete. Accommodation and apartments in Crete, excursions and travel information about Gournes Crete Greece.

The Village Heights Golf Resort

Quite out of the blue, and with no expectations from us, an executive of Village Heights Golf Resort this season made the highest individual donation ever to Aquaworld. This link is a very small way of saying a very big thank you!

Homo Sapiens Museum

Just twenty minutes drive up towards the Lassithi plateau from Hersonissos and on a site with spectacular views, this museum has been built by its owner with the same kind of enthusiasm and determination that created Aquaworld. Well worth a visit.

Explore Crete

"Explore Crete" is the most interesting web guide to Crete that I've seen to date.  Stacks of information and growing daily.  Well worth a visit if you're planning a holiday here!

Cretan Impressions (Kreta-Impressionen.de)

More than 2.500 photos with detailed descriptions of all the lovely places on the island, big link directory, messageboard, panorama photos and even shots from space ...

We-Love-Crete.Com

A site I hadn't come across before, but which seems to be well on the way to becoming a significant guide to Crete. Plenty of useful information, well laid out in an easy-to-follow style and with large numbers of high-quality images. The site includes a comprehensive guide to Cretan wildlife and descriptions of/links to numerous conservation projects. Well worth a visit!

MyTravelGuide

"MyTravelGuide" also offers a mine of information regarding your holiday in Crete. The link above takes you to the Hersonissos page, but you can browse around for details about many other destinations on the island, too.

Crete by Greeka.com

"Crete by Greeka.com" is another site which seeks to offer an alternative view of holidaying on Crete, or in Greece in general. The site operators tell me that the images of Hersonissos will be updated and improved shortly.

The Khronicles

The Khronicles is a monthly publication of interest to all who know and love Gouves, Gournes and Kokkini Hani - three villages just to the west of Aquaworld's home town. A splendid mixture of the light-hearted and the more serious concerns of the neighbourhood - well worth a read!

Stigmes Magazine

Stigmes is an online magazine devoted entirely to Crete. Certainly worthy of a look if you're planning a holiday here!

Interkriti

Interkriti offers a very sophisticated, commercial guide to Crete and has a search facility to allow you to explore many links.

Living in Crete

Living in Crete takes a rather different stance - that of a compendium of information for those non-Greeks who might wish to settle in Crete. As such, a treasure-trove of information!

Quality Gardens Crete

Bob Bayes helps out at Aquaworld on a daily basis, but isn't just an aquarium lover. He is also a highly talented and qualified gardener who writes regular features on Mediterranean gardening in the Ko-Go Khronicles. So, if you need help with your garden design or maintenance here in Crete - he's the guy for you!

Crete for Life

Crete for Life is a charitable organization based in Greece whose aim is to host children in need who are victims of war, chemical and natural disasters. By means of therapeuthic holidays on the island of Crete, this charity hopes to help restore their health and their spirit - a worthwhile cause in anyone's language!

Barbaros Yachting - Yacht Charter Operator in Turkey & Greece.

Barbaros Yachting offers Crewed Yacht Rental, Cabin Charters and Bareboat Charters in Turkey & Greece. Sail as a group, couple or as a single along the Aegean and Mediterranean Coasts.

Brits in Crete

My World Travel Links

Online comprehensive travel directory of world quality travel and tourism related websites. Search or submit travel resources here, complete resources for travellers.

Crete Weather

We provide weather reports for Crete

Mirtos Reizen

Informative website written in English, Dutch & Greek. Mainly about the south-eastern town of Mirtos but with information and photographs from further afield.

CoastMed Restaurant

CoastMed Restaurant in Hersonissos, Crete, for your fresh seafood and other Mediterranean culinary delights!

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