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 …
1 – History of Crete
The history of Crete (Part I) from the Palaeolithic Period, through the Neolithic (6,100-2,700 BC) to the Prepalatial Period during the Bronze Age. The discovery of Minoan civilization in Crete …
Rethymno
Rethymno, the capital of the prefecture with the same name. History, sightseeing of the Venetioan fortress Fortetsa, the old town and Hotels in Rethymno. Rethymno Rethymno is located on the …
Folklore
Folklore, traditional dances and costumes, festivals and celebrations in Crete. This extended character trait of the island shows its original form only outside the cities and should not be expected …
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 …
Wildlife
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 and Peninsula of Spinalonga
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, …
6 – Turkish Crete
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. …
Cretan Cuisine
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. …