4 – Crete in ancient times
The history of Crete (Part IV) from the Protogeometric Period through the Archaic Periods and the classical Hellenistic Age to the reign of Rome (1,100 B.C. to 330 A.D.). Here …
Kritsa and surroundings
The charmingly situated mountain village of Kritsa near Agios Nikolaos with the Panayia Kera, the most famous church in Crete, the Doric ruined city of Lato and hike through the …
7 – Crete in the 20th century
The history of Crete in the 20th century after the unification with Greece (Part VII). Here to Part VI: Turkish Crete. Crete in the Second World War In the fall …
Beach holiday and climates
Water temperatures, climatic data and information about beach holiday in Crete. The danger in the sea, other bathing instructions and dogs on the beach. For a beach holiday in Crete …
Crete, largest island of Greece
Crete the largest island of Greece Presentation of Crete Crete is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean. The island is roofed by a number …
Crete winter
Winter in Crete. The winter in Crete and worth the visit ? Winter in Crete In October or November at the latest, there are no more direct flights to Crete …
Isthmus of Crete
On the isthmus of Crete at Istro and surroundings. Monastery Moni Faneromeni, Minoan city Gournia in front of Pachia Ammos and the imposing Ha Gorge on the way to Ierapetra. …
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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2 – Palatial period
The history of Crete (Part II) from the Protopalatial Period (1,900 BC) to the heyday of the Minoans during the Neopalatial Period (until 1,500 BC). here to Part I: History …
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 …