Palace of Malia
Visit to the Palace of Malia. A turn-off left behind the modern town of Malia on the highway from Heraklion to Aghios Nikolaos ends up in the archaeological site of […]
Visit to the Palace of Malia. A turn-off left behind the modern town of Malia on the highway from Heraklion to Aghios Nikolaos ends up in the archaeological site of […]
Crete Aquarium at Gournes. The Crete Aquarium is the most spectacular marine aquarium on Crete with many aquariums, some of them huge. At Gournes, 10 miles (ca. 16 km) east
Chania, the second largest city of Crete (60,000 inhabitants) and capital from 1851-1972. History, sightseeing, museums, surrounding area and hotels. Chania One enters Chania within the Souda highway, a lovely
Knossos, the largest Minoan palace on Crete. Its history, excavations and restorations with a visit of the palace grounds together with many pictures and video. Knossos is located about 3
Neapoli, one of the most beautiful towns in Crete with the annual big street festival ‘Koumissis tis Theotokou’ (Dormition of the Virgin Mary on 15 August), and with the surrounding
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Fortress of Spinalonga in the Gulf of Korfos. History of the fortress and the island of the ‘Living Dead’, the lepers’ colony in the last century. At the north point
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Ierapetra, the southernmost city of Europe with the mildest climate and most hours of sunshine. History, Archeological Museum, Citadel Kales, Old Quarter, beaches and hotels, Roman Aquariums, Chrissi, Fournou Koryfi,
Sitia, one of the most beautiful places in Crete. History and nowadays sightseeing of the extremely charming city having its unique distinctive style. Sitia is one of the most beautiful,
Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Sights in the old town, Square of the Lions, Titus church, harbour with fortress Koules, the huge city wall, churches, museums and hotels. Following the
Aghios Nikolaos, the capital of the prefecture Lasithi with the famous heart lake Voulismeni. History, Sightseeing, Beaches, Hotels and practical hints. Aghios Nikolaos Aghios Nikolaos (called Ag Nik by many