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 …
Falassarna beach
Set on the Bay of Livardi, on the west coast of Crete, Falassarna beach is regarded as one of Crete’s …
Samaria Gorge Chania, Crete
Samaria Gorge runs from the Omalos plateau in the heart of the White Mountains, Lefka ori, to Agia Roumeli on …
Balos lagoon Chania, Crete
Balos is situated at the peak of the Gramvousa peninsula. The water here is beautiful jade color and is always …
Imbros Gorge
This is a walk along an old track, in former times the main access route from the mountains to the …
Elafonisi Chania, Crete
Elafonissi is also known as the Caribbean of Crete as the water is crystal clear ans shallow and reminscent of …
The History of Crete
The Mycenaens – 1400 – 1100 BC. The Mycenaens dominated the Minoans and a hybrid of the two cultures developed. …
knossos archaeological place
Crete lies at the crossroads of the three continents of Europe, Africa and Asia. The largest of the Greek Islands, …
Monastery of Chryssoskalitissa
Open‘ Daily from 07.00 till the sunset. (The port can be reached by public bus from Chania as well but …
Monasteries Agia Gouverneto
This monastery lies at the end of the bumpy but picturesque road that runs behind Ayia Triada. It was built …
Monastery Agia Triada
Agia Triad-Akrotiri Peninsula The monastery of Agia Triada was built in 1612 by two brothers of the Venetian Zangaroli family …
Ancient Aptera
This was one of Crete’s most important cities, from the 5th century BC, into early Christian times. It is …
Venizelos Graves
The Graves are located in a stunning position looking out over Chania and the mountains. They are clearly signposted on …