Central Crete Prefecture of Heraklion: Unveiling Historical Riches and Scenic Beauty. Individual reports on Central Crete (Prefecture of Heraklion): Central Crete Central Crete is where tradition and modernity blend seamlessly, […]
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Matala is a quaint seaside village located on the southern coast of Crete, near the ancient city of Phaistos. This charming location is steeped in history and natural beauty, making
Hersonisos is one of the best developed resorts on Crete. History, the resort today, esplanade, Lychnostatis Open-Air Museum, Aqua World, Acqua Plus, Piskopiano and surroundings, Museum of Rural Life and
Gortys, the destroyed Roman city on Crete. The provincial capital was never rebuilt after the destruction by the Saracens and the ruins are in the state they were in 1,200
Malia stands on Crete for sun, beach, quad bikes and parties all night. Old town, beaches, Overview and orientation and hotels at Malia and Stalis. Malia is possibly the most
The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is the second largest museum in Greece and one of the most important in the world, as it is the only one in which the
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The Natural History Museum in Heraklion and the habitats of Crete. The Natural History Museum is spectacularly housed in the converted former power plant of Heraklion right on the seafront
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Sightseeing of the wine region south of Heraklion: the Aqueduct, burial ground at Fourni, Arhanes and Minoan megaron of Vathypetro. Arhanes, south of Heraklion Sightseeing south of Heraklion: Aqueduct 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
