Vai beach
Tropical Vai beach on the east coast of Crete: The famous palm beach of Vai Finikodasos, the beach of Itanos, Palekastro and surroundings and the Moni Toplou monastery. The beach […]
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Crete Aquarium
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
Aghios Nikolaos
Aghios Nikolaos, the capital of the prefecture Lasithi with the famous heart lake Voulismeni. History, Sightseeing, Beaches, Hotels and practical hints. Aghios Nikolaos Aghios Nikolaos (called Ag Nik by many
Matala
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
Milatos Cave
Milatos with its famous cave and the neighbouring picturesque fishing village of Sisi to the east of Malia, which already belong to the prefecture of Lasithi. From Sisi in the
Lasithi Plateau
Trip to Lasithi Plateau. Directions with map, information, pictures and video about the plateau, Diktaion (Psychros, Zeus) Cave, Kronio Cave, town ruins of Karfi, monastery Vidani. Trips on the plateau
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. Heraklion (Iraklion)
Gortys
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
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
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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
Chania
Chania, the second largest city of Crete (60,000 inhabitants) and capital from 1851-1972. History, sightseeing, museums, surrounding area and hotels. Chania, the old capital of Crete Sightseeing of Chania One
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, the capital of the prefecture
Palace of Malia
Visit to the 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
Fortress of Spinalonga
Fortress of Spinalonga in the Gulf of Korfos. History of the fortress and the island of the ‘Living Dead’, the lepers’ colony in the last century. History of Fortress of
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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. Palace of Knossos Knossos is