Mountain and seaside. More or less known. It is the Greek villages that greek and foreign visitors love when they go on holiday. They stand out for their wildlife, their…
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Cover the whole length of Crete in half a day with a rented car Every large Cretan town, and some of the bigger villages, have car rental agencies. They're also...
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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 bus station from where the...
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From Knossos, the path of history leads to the modern region of Heraklion Heraklion, the principal city of Crete, is the center of a fascinating slice of central Crete that...
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Explore Heraklion's many facets and rich multi-cultural past Heraklion is Crete’s biggest city, whose emblem is the Venetian fortress of Koules and it harmoniously combines a multilingual past with Byzantine churches standing...
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Discovering and exploring Heraklion town with John Carr! Heraklion, as well as Chania, has a great history and although its physiognomy has changed from past interventions of the past, there...
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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, which is now...
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Visit Agia Varvara, a true 'balcony' into the region of Malevizi Agia Varvara is a town built along the road connecting the Messara plain and the Malevizi region at an...
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Matala retains the charm and character of a small fishing village Matala is a secluded resort near the southernmost point of Crete, the preferred haunt for those who prefer no-frills...
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Do not miss Archanes, a village that won an award for its beautiful restoration The lovely village of Archanes,14 km from the capital Heraklion and only 7 km from the Palace of Knossos in...
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Vori is an interesting village with an acclaimed Ethnology museum Vori is a beautiful village in the Messara Valley, 60 km south of Heraklion. The village stretches on a slope,...
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Trust your...feet and discover the many secrets of Heraklion Heraklion today is living between the fast moving currents of regeneration and a deep desire to maintain links with a past, both...
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The Historical Museum of Crete presents a comprehensive view of Cretan history The Cretan Historical Museum at Heraclion was founded and is run by the Society of Cretan Historical Studies,...
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At the Lychnostatis Museum you are transported in the life of pre-modern Crete There are several places in Crete where you can get a glimpse of what the island was...
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Discover El Greco's humble beginnings at his museum in Fodele, his place of birth "The place where I was born is surrounded by orange trees, springs of drinking water and...
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In CretAquarium you can ‘dive’ in the rich ecosystem of the Mediterranean CretΑquarium, just a few minutes walk from the Heraclion port area, is an expert in presenting species and...
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A trip to Crete is incomplete without a visit to Knossos, centre of Minoan civilization No visit to Crete is complete, of course, without a trip to the Minoan palace...
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The Nikos Kazantzakis Museum is a tribute to the great author's life and work During your stay in Crete don't miss to visit one of the few literature museums in Greece,...
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Explore the Cretan ecosystem in the Natural History Museum of Crete The Natural History Museum of Crete (NHMC) at Heraclion demonstrates in an impressive manner the natural environment of the...
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Do not miss the ancient palace of Festos, the finest and most typical of all Minoan palaces The remains of the Minoan palace at Festos are, apart from Knossos, the...
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The virgin beach of Listis will mesmerize you with its blue crystal waters and big rocks Listis is located 69km southeast of Iraklion, between Keratokambos (2km western) and Tsoutsouras. The...
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Visit Kommos beach and swim right next to the ruins of ancient Festos Kommos is located 66km southwest of Heraklion, just 2km north of Matala and close to the seaside...
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Ammoudara is a popular resort, mainly for its magnificent beach Ammoudara, is one of the most popular north coast resorts of Crete, some 5 km west of Heraklion. Almost a continuation of Heraklion, Ammoudara...
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Agia Pelagia beach is for those who seek calm waters and a laid back atmosphere About 21 Km west of Heraklion, one can visit the beach of Agia Pelagia. It...
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Legendary Matala beach is a Blue Flag winner with all kinds of amenities Matala, at 68km southwest of Heraklion, on the boundaries of the plain Messara and Asteroussia Mountains, is...
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A stunning beach is the hiker’s reward after crossing the Agiofarago gorge The beach of Agiofarago is located about 80km south of Heraklion city, at the exit of the gorge...
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Psaromoura is an attractive beach, protected from the north winds Psaromoura, located 22km northwest of Heraklion and just 500m north of Agia Pelagia, like all beaches in the area faces...
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Voidomatis is a stunning secluded beach with beautiful rock formations Voidomatis beach is located 62km south of Heraklion and 2.5km east of the hamlet Tris Ekklisies. The impressive Mesosfini gorge...
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Koudoumas beach is for adventurers and those seeking unorganized swimming spots The quiet and secluded beach of Koudoumas is located between Agios Ioannis and the Monastery of Koudoumas in the Asterousia mountains.To get there on...
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Discover Macha beach, a hidden gem in an unspoilt landscape Macha beach is a hidden and totally secluded treasure located on the southern shores of Asterousia mountains. It is about...
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Lendas is a busy beach with amenities and friendly...ducks Lendas is a remote coastal village located 74km south of Heraklion, on the southern slopes of the imposing Asterousia Mountains. 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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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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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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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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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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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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