Festos and Matala
In the south of central Crete: Palace of Festos above the Mesara plain and Matala with the hippie sandstone caves on the Libyan Sea. Festos Palace of Festos overlooking the …
Heraklion
Hersonisos
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 …
Malia
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 …
Archeological Museum
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 …
Churches and monasteries around Lassithi plateau
A small selection of unique churches and monasteries around the Lasithi plateau in Crete, along with an interesting hiking trail. The Agios Pandeleimon church near Pigi (Kastelli) and the Agios …
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Natural History Museum
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 …
Arhanes
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 …
Knossos
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 …
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 …
Heraklion
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 …