Visit the Typography Museum at Chania and learn about the evolution of typography Unique in Greece, the Museum of Typography is dedicated to the art that changed the course of...
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A fascinating collection of historical documents is housed in the Historical Archive of Crete The Historical Archive of Crete was founded in 1920, as a regional department of the General Archives...
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Get a glimpse of the traditional Cretan everyday life at the Chania Folklore Museum Through the themes of the Chania Folklore Museum unfold the life and daily activities of the...
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The award-winning Chania naval museum presents the Cretan naval tradition through the ages The naval museum of Chania was established in 1973 and is housed next to the Firkas fortress...
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Discover Crete's rich history in the Archeological Museum at Chania The Archeological Museum of Chania is located in the city’s historical centre. It is housed in the former temple (katholikon) of...
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Visit Frangokastello, the best preserved Venetian castle in south Crete The best preserved Venetian castle on the south coast of Crete -- and perhaps the most impressive in the whole...
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Make beautiful Kastelli your base to explore west Crete Kissamos is a town with two names, Kissamos and Kastelli. When it is called Kastelli, the word "Kissamou" ("of Kissamos") is usually added, to...
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Kandanos is a peaceful mountain village, rich in history Kandanos is a lovely mountain village in one of the most verdant and fertile regions of Crete in the midst of...
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Paleochora is a tourist hot spot with its pristine beach and hiking paths Paleochora is a coastal town located on the southwest coast of Crete that has the natural advantage...
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Discover Chania by strolling in the Old Town and at the waterfront The only problem with walking in the attractive city of Chania is that there is too much to...
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Votsala beach is for those who prefer amenities and being close to town Votsala is the 1km long pebbly beach located after the west end of Paleochora harbor, 79km south...
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Although not organized, Psilos Volakas beach is great for swimming and snorkeling Psilos Volakas is the first cove on the west as you leave Paleohora. It's name is taken from...
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Enjoy a nice swim in Pachia Ammos, in the shade of tamarisk trees In front of the Pachia Ammos village, located on the road to Paleohora and is 70 km...
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Visit Kolibari beach for its relaxed feeling and nice fish taverns After a 30' drive west of Chania you reach Kolibari beach, on the east side of the Rodopos peninsula....
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Grammeno beaches can satisfy the most diverse needs Grammeno beaches lie on both sides of the peninsula of Grammeno, which is located about 4 km west of Paleochora. At Grammeno...
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Beautiful Gialiskari is a 'chain' of peaceful beaches, some for nudists Gialiskari is actually a cluster of adjacent peaceful beaches. Two of them are shaped on the two sides of...
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Do not let its name scare you: Seitan Limania beach is a hidden gem Seitan Limania is a well-hidden spot on the northeast side of the Akrotiri peninsula, 20 km...
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Discover the beach at Kedrodasos, one of the best hidden secrets in Crete The exotic beach of Kedrodasos is among the well hidden gems in the Chania prefecture, featuring smooth...
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Frangokastello beach will steal your heart with its crystal clear water Fragokastello beach is an excellent destination for people who like to explore. An hour or so from Chania, to...
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If you are staying at Chania, do not miss a nice swim at Platanias beach The beach of Platanias is a lovely large sandy beach with many hotels and all...
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Visit Sougia beach for its relaxed atmosphere, a remnant of its hippy days Sougia is a small seaside village in south Crete, 70 kilometres south of Chania, lying at the mouth...
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Georgioupolis beach offers all kinds of facilities and sea sports Georgioupolis is a seaside resort located 38km east of Chania and 21km west of Rethymnon. It is a small coastal...
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Do not miss the sunset at Falasarna, an exotic beach with an array of awards Falasarna bay is one of the most famous beaches in Greece, having in the past...
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Elafonisi with its exotic beaches, feels like a separate island Elafonisi, at the southwesternmost point of Crete, is an oblong, which often "breaks" in two parts by water giving the...
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Do not miss the Balos lagoon, one of the most photographed places in Crete The famous lagoon of Balos, located approximately 56km northwest of Chania and 17km northwest of Kissamos,...
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Chrissi Akti is a beach ideal for children, close to Chania Chrissi Akti, meaning Golden Beach in Greek is located 2.5km west of Chania and a few meters east of...
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A sandy beach with shallow waters, Agioi Apostoloi is a great choice for families with children The beach of Agioi Apostoloi, located 3 km west of Chania, is popular among...
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Agia Marina is a sandy beach offering plenty of activities The seaside village of Agia Marina, located just 9km west of Chania, is one of the most popular resorts in...
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Visit Kournas, the only freshwater lake in Crete, fed by mountain streams Kourmas lake, Crete's only freshwater lake, lies in a mountain bowl near the northwest coast of Crete. It's...
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Useful Greek Phrases - Lesson 1 Greek for…beginners can be easier than you think! It may sounds “Greek to you”, but a few simple greek phrases can take you a...
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Picturesque Anafiotika At Anafiotika you will feel like being in a Greek island in the middle of Athens Anafiotika is one of the historical treasures of Plaka, the picturesque iconic...
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Finikia Village Finikia village: A quite place close to Oia The quite village of Finikia is located on the north part of Santorini, 10 kilometers northwest of the capital Fira,...
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Oia Town Oia: The most elegant part of Santorini Oia vice with Fira the maintown of Santorini and is about 20 minutes to half an hour from Fira, with frequent...
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Kamari Beach Kamari beach: A very popular beach with black volcanic sand Kamari beach is very famous to visitors place and is located around 8.5 km southeast of Fira. It...
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City Hopping with Ktel Buses It can be done! Discover Crete riding the KTEL buses Every large town in Crete, like every large town in Greece, has a KTEL rural...
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Ierapetra Town Ierapetra: A small picturesque city that has all you need Ierapetra is located in the southern part of the island and is the largest city in the prefecture...
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1. Zaros Village In the summer Zaros is a cool refuge for rare birds and people alike Zaros is a particularly attractive, refreshingly unspoilt village famous for its spring water,...
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Spili Town Spili: Have you ever drink water full of iron? Spili is located 30 km south of Rethymno and is built at the foot of Mount Vorizis. The village...
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Kastelli Town Kastelli: A small town near wonderful beaches The Kastelli orKissamos is a small town which is located in the northwest part of the prefecture of Chania, 37 km...
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1. Xerokampos Beach Xerokampos: A pristine area with fantastic deserted beaches Xerokampos is located in a pristine area in the southeastern part of the island, 48 km from Sitia, the...
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An Overview Of Crete Crete: A Heaven on Earth Greece’s largest island is named "Crete", it is the birthplace of the Minoan civilization and it has everything, from spectacular nature,...
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Getting To The Island You can travel to magical Santorini in two ways either by air or by boat For your visit Santorini, ferries and high-speed catamaran depart daily from...
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Overview & Registration Classic Authentic Marathon: An unforgettable experience in Athens The Classic Authentic Marathon of Athens is an international annual marathon race dating back to 490 b.C. You need...
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Things to know before visiting Here is all you need to know about your first trip to Athens If you want to visit Athens and need some kind of visa,...
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Public Transportation operating hours Athens’ public means of transportation for every need The city of Athens is a wonderful lively city and its public means of transportation operate accordingly to...
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1. Taking the boat from Piraeus is unique experience Aegina is an ideal getaway at a stone's throw from Athens There is nothing easier than getting from Athens to the...
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A ride with a donkey, the mascot of island The donkey ride will be an unforgettable moment to you! Do you plan to visit Santorini and enjoy some traditional activities...
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Red Beach An incredible volcanic landscape makes you believe you are on Mars! The Red Beach is an incredible landscape that will not be forgotten, just a few steps away...
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1. Toplou Monastery Toplou: One of the most significant and beautiful monasteries in Crete Toplou Monastery or Monastery of Panagia Akrotiriani located on the northeast tip of Crete. The name...
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Towns & Villages The most stunning destination with amazing villages and towns to discover There are so many reasons that make Santorini the most stunning destination. One of them is...
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1. Agios Pavlos Ammolofoi Beach Agios Pavlos: An ideal seaside village for family holidays The seaside village of Agios Pavlos is located 58km south of Rethymno. It is a peaceful place...
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The El Greco Museum The El Greco Museum: The home of the greatest Cretan painter Dominikos Theotokopoulos The beautiful museum of painter El Greco is located at Theotokiana, in Fodele...
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Maritime Museum Maritime Museum: The center of the rich naval history of Santorini In the wonderful Oia, which is on the northwest coast of Santorini, a 19th century mansion has...
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1. The Archeological Museum Archeological Museum of Chania: A historical treasure in the city center Except of bars, restaurants and beaches in Chania you can visit the great Archeological Museum...
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Santorini | The Sunset Choose your spot and do not miss the legendary Santorini sunset There are a lot of things to do in Santorini and enjoying the sunset is...
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The unique Imerovigli Village Imerovigli is the balcony of Aegean Imerovigli is a picturesque village situated on Santorini’s north, only 2 km away from the capital of Fira. Actually it...
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Walking around Old Port of Chania Chania is Crete’s second biggest town after Heraklion and is situated on the west part of the island. While my visit in Chania, I...
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1. The Acropolis Museum The Acropolis Museum: A historical treasure in the heart of Athens The modern Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum centered on the findings of the archaeological...
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Seitan Limania Beach Seitan Limania: An amazing landscape with a stunning beach Seitan Limania beach is 22 km southeast of Chania, the road to the beach stops before the steep...
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Knossos Palace The impressive Palace you should visit anyway The impressive palace is located south of the city of Heraklion and around 5.5 km away, came to light in March...
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Walking in Chania Town Enjoy your walk in amazing Chania and explore this beautiful town The city of Chania is a coastal town of northwest Crete, one of its most...
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1. The Spirit of the Caldera Watch this video before arriving to Santorini It is a backgroud history of the island for the settlements, the volcano the architecture and the...
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Live your vacation dream on a truly unique volcanic island Santorini’s ‘face’ is instantly recognizable around the world: a head-turner with its reputation for dazzling panoramas, romantic sunsets and volcanic-sand...
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