8 – Modern Crete
The History of Crete in the Late 20th Century and the Beginning of the 21st Century (Part 8). Back to 7 – Crete in the 20th century. Crete on the […]
The History of Crete in the Late 20th Century and the Beginning of the 21st Century (Part 8). Back to 7 – Crete in the 20th century. Crete on the […]
Wildlife in Crete. Mammals, reptiles and amphibians, insects and arthropods of Crete. Wildlife on Crete Mammals Cretan mammals are hard to find, usually nocturnal and very rarely seen. Islands usually
Olous, the sunken ancient city near Elounda. History, deities and the say of Britomartis, sunken in the sea and today remains like the old basilica. One kilometer east of Elounda,
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The History of Crete (Part VI) under Turkish rule (1669-1898 AD). The Turkish Crete, the wars of independence and unification with Greece. Here to Part V: Byzantine and Venetian rule.
Eating and drinking in Crete. Cretan cuisine is an independent type of Greek food and drink. Like everything in Crete, the cuisine is simple but delicious and above all healthy.
Lasithi hikes: up to the Minoan settlement of Karfi, exploring trail E4 in the western part of the plateau and Havga Gorge. Karfi Minoan settlement Karfi on Lasithi plateau. Karfi
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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