In the Municipality of Hersonissos paths and options that one can choose are diverse and unique hidden surprises.
The largest and most splendid fortifications throughout the Mediterranean is located in Heraklion, Chandax of history. It is tall and powerful walls that surround in them the old city, which was built by the Venetians to protect against future attacks.
Heraklion is not just a city in the next visitor’s destination. Expresses something more, something deeper, a history of thousands of years. With this thought must learn the traveler to "read" the area beyond the mundane habits that require a visit to museums or at Knossos.
Rethymno is the third-largest city in Crete island. The present city is built at the same location with the ancient Rethymno. Evidence for the existence of the city are from the 5th-4th century BC. The Rethymno washed by two seas, north of the Cretan and south from the Libyan Sea .The current population of count around 32,000 inhabitants.
The Fortezza (Fortezza) is the Venetian castle in Rethymno, which dominates the hill of Palaiokastrou, almost into the center of the old town. The Fortezza is visible from every corner of the city, while at the same time has panoramic views across the town of Rethymno and the west coast, hiding within the entire centuries.
This beach is located in the town of Chania, and owes its’ name to its’ golden sand! Perfectly organised, with umbrellas and chairs, it is the best choice for familiew not wanting to wander far away from their base.
Loutro is a picturesque fishing village in the Sfakia prefecture, accessible via boat from Sfakia.Life here moves at a slow pace, fishing, chatting and swimming at the nearby beaches.
Sougia, Paleochora, Loutro, Ballos, Elafonissi, and through Sfakia on the opposite to Gavdos.T o see the wildest side of West Crete, we visit isolated villages and incredible beaches.
How can someone describe Chania? The narrow streets of the old town, its’ center, its’ quarters, the smell of the multicultureness throughout the centuries. Noone can conquer it completely.
An especially unique island, blessed with beautiful beaches, and also with a history depicted through the ages.
Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the Lasithi prefecture, and is situated on the west side of the Mirabello gulf. Its name came from the small church that is located in Agios Nikolaos’ bay.
The port of Spinalonga is situated on the northwest side of the gulf of Mirabello. On the entrance of the port, close to the Spinalonga peninsula, is where the skerry of the same name is located, entirely surrounded by a fort.
The Archanes Arachaeolgical Collection was inaugurated on August 21 1993, in the centre of the Archanes town, on the Tzami district.The exhibits are laid out in chronological order.
The Cretaquarium gives the chance to its visitors for a unique «dive» to the wonderful sea world of the Mediterranean.
Aenea was a small Macedonian city, which was attached to the then newlyfounded Thessaloniki, when it was founded in 315BC by Kassandros. It was close to the Thermaikos gulf.
Aeges are located on the south side of the Macedonian fields. The name stands for “the place with many herds”. An omen that is said to have been given to Perdikkas
The most important monument of the era of the Knights in Rhodes, is the Palace of the Great Magistrate. During the 1930’s, while under Italian occupation, the building acquired its modern form, being the commanding center as well as the house of the Italian Commander. The mosaic floors of the floor are amazing.
The Asclepium was since the ancient times the most famous monument of Kos. It was located close to the ancient city, and was full of marvelous statues, works of famous artists.
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