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 is located on the western …
attractions
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 (called Ag Nik by many British) is …
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 archeological site of …
Monastery of Aghios Georgios Vrachasiotis
Route from the Monastery Aghios Georgios Vrachasiotis to the forest of Akilakes in the mountains above Malia. The old monastery of Aghios Georgios Vrachasiotis is located in a really wonderful …
Milatos Cave
Cave of Milatos. The story of the drama of 1823 close to the village of Milatos on Crete during the Greek Revolution and the sightseeing today. The village of Milatos …
Chania
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 …
Karfi
Minoan settlement Karfi on Lasithi plateau. Karfi is a crucial Minoan village east of Diaselou tis Ampelou (Seli) which is placed at the borders of the areas of Heraklion and …
Panayia Kera church
Old Panayia Kera church at Kritsa with the most complete and most famous palette of Byzantine frescoes preserved in Crete. The most famous church near the ‘largest village’ on Crete, …
Arkadi Monastery
Arkadi, the symbol of Cretan will of freedom. The 9th of November is National Day of Crete with a large procession the previous day, which reminds of the dramatic events …
Festos
Palace of Festos overlooking the Mesara plain. Directions, history and visit of the particularly impressive site which, unlike Knossos, have not been changed. After about 4 1/4 miles (7 km) …