Sights

Triopetra is located about 52km south of Rethymno and 13km southeast of the village Akoumia, at the foot...

The gorge of Samaria is the second most visited tourist attraction on Crete (following the Minoan palace...

The museum was recently inaugurated and features interactive information applications, digital guided to...

Considered one of the oldest monasteries in Crete, this humble monastery still stands as a guard for Ort...

The artificial lake of Zaros or Votomos located on the southern slopes of Psiloritis, just 1km north of ...

Preveli is located about 35km south of Rethymno and 10km east of Plakias. Beach of Preveli, also known a...

In Agia Galini is also the cave of Daedalus, where according to myth, Daedalus hid himself whilst being ...

It is a lengthy stretch - over 2km long and up to 40m wide - of deep golden sand backed by natural dunes...

This beach (Red Beach) aka Kokkini Ammos is a secluded beach which can be reached only by foot – with th...

Phaestus (Phestos or Festos) was a Minoan city on Crete, the ruins of which are located 55km south of He...

A safe natural harbour on the Bay of Messara, blessed with a gently sweeping sand and pebble beach, the ...

Lendas is a remote coastal village located 74km south of Heraklion, on the southern slopes of the imposi...

The beach of Kali Limenes is located 75km southwest of Heraklion, in the region of Pigaidakia village. I...

Gortina or Gortis was an ancient city of Crete and was the capital during the Roman era. Nowadays is a b...

Kalamaki is a popular seaside resort in Heraklion Prefecture, in southern Crete. Kalamaki is 67 kilometr...

Agiofarago is a picturesque canyon south of Matala. Its name is a testament to the traveller's goal cent...

The holly grove of Rouvas is located 55km south of Heraklion and 16km north of Gergeri village, in one o...

This beautiful monastery is known for its charity work. A complex of institutions is developed around th...