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Maleme German Military Cemetery

The German War Cemetery is situated on the north west coast, about 16km west of Chania town, just beyond the …

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Souda Bay Commonwealth War Cemetery

The Allied War Cemetery is situated on an apron of land in a peaceful and beautiful setting, looking out over …

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Falassarna beach

Set on the Bay of Livardi, on the west coast of Crete, Falassarna beach is regarded as one of Crete’s …

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Samaria Gorge Chania, Crete

Samaria Gorge runs from the Omalos plateau in the heart of the White Mountains, Lefka ori, to Agia Roumeli on …

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Balos lagoon Chania, Crete

Balos is situated at the peak of the Gramvousa peninsula. The water here is beautiful jade color and is always …

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Imbros Gorge

This is a walk along an old track, in former times the main access route from the mountains to the …

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Elafonisi Chania, Crete

Elafonissi is also known as the Caribbean of Crete as the water is crystal clear ans shallow and reminscent of …

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The History of Crete

The Mycenaens – 1400 – 1100 BC. The Mycenaens dominated the Minoans and a hybrid of the two cultures developed. …

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knossos archaeological place

Crete lies at the crossroads of the three continents of Europe, Africa and Asia. The largest of the Greek Islands, …

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Monastery of Chryssoskalitissa

Open’ Daily from 07.00 till the sunset. (The port can be reached by public bus from Chania as well but …

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Monasteries Agia Gouverneto

This monastery lies at the end of the bumpy but picturesque road that runs behind Ayia Triada. It was built …

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Monastery Agia Triada

Agia Triad-Akrotiri Peninsula The monastery of Agia Triada  was built  in 1612 by two brothers of the Venetian Zangaroli family …

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Ancient Aptera

This was one of Crete’s most important cities, from the 5th century   BC,      into early Christian times. It is …

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Venizelos Graves

The Graves are located in a stunning  position looking out over Chania and the mountains. They are clearly signposted on …

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Pension Nora

Pension Nora in Chania stands prominently on Theotokopoulou Street in the well-known district of Topanas. It is a beautiful area that is located on the west side of the Old Town just behind the Venetian fortress.

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Contact information

Address: Theotokopoulou 60 – Damaskinon 1,  Chania Telephone: +30 2821072265 Mobile: +30 6932372068 Email: pensionnora@hotmail.com pensionnora@yahoo.co.uk