The War Museum
9th International Sculpture Symposium was launched
Museum of the History of the Greek Costume
A meeting point for various expereiences, Crete manages to impress the visitor immediately, by offering him a many of interests and action. From the vast sand beaches with the blue-green waters to the traditional mountain villages that keep the flame of the tradition alight, (video)
Visit the world wide known island of Santorini (Thira), famous for the spectacular sunset where you can enjoy from every point of the island. Enjoy the world's most beautiful island with our one-day guided tour, and feel the magic.
Tags: The city of Eleftherna was built between 970 – 820 BC by the Dorians (northern Greeks) that came to the island at that period. The city was one of the strongest and richest cities of Crete. It had a port that was located at Fodele bay. Through that port, the city could trade and communicate wi
Tags: A beautiful and easy hike just a few kilometers outside of the city of Heraklion. Juktas, the human-head-like mountain (Greek Γιούχτας – Giouhtas) was an important religious site for the Minoans. According to the legend, this is the face of Zeus (the king of the Gods) and the mountain is......
Tags: Mount Karfi is located at Lassithi plateau, about 70km west of Heraklion. Lassithi is known for the picturesque windmills. In the 1950s and 1960s the plateau was one of Europe's first wind farms. There were about 10-13 thousand windmills that pumped the underground water, with which the local
Tags: Zaros is known from the antiquity for the water spring which still provides fresh water. The trip from Heraklion to the Lake of Zaros takes about an hour and a half. The same goes for the return. The forest of Rouvas, in the gorge of Saint Nicholas, is an important ecosystem of holly trees of
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Mount Ida, also known as Psiloritis is actually a chain of mountains the highest of which is Timios Stavros (Greek for Holy Cross). With an altitude of 2,456 m, Ida is the highest mountain on Crete. It has the highest topographic prominence in Greece. The wider area of Psiloritis is a Natural park f
Tags: Geopark Krousonas Mount Ida Psiloritis Safari UNESCO Zeus cave Psiloritis is the mountain that according to mythology, Zeus was raised by the Kourites and the nymph Amalthea. Today, Psiloritis has been a UNESCO-recognized Geopark since 2001. Within its boundaries, you can see faults, fossils
Tags: Agiofaraggo beach car day trip gorge Matala off-road trip A journey into the wild and captivating side of Crete. Agiofarago and Matala are located in the south of the prefecture of Heraklion. The contrast between the two, makes our tour special. On one side the quiet, spiritual Agiofarago wit
Tags: 4x4 Asterousia day trip Gorge Heraklion Lentas off-road Tripiti The visitor cannot be left unmoved by the diversity of Crete. Southern Crete in particular is the area that creates the most intense emotions. A place of wild beauty that you will love at first sight.
Tags: Cretan recipes Heraklion Mount Ida Psiloritis Sheep shearing Shepherd At the foot of Psiloritis, the highest mountain in Crete, where according to mythology, is the cave where Zeus was raised, you will have the unique opportunity to live one day as a local and become part of his daily activiti
Tags: Giouhta Heraklio Knossos Vineyards Winery A journey to the limits between myth and reality. Mountain Giouhtas is located west of Archanes, about 10km south of the city of Heraklion. Its maximum altitude may not exceed 811m, but it holds a prominent place in mythology and the hearts of the Cr
Lasithi Tags: Hersonissos Kastamonitsa Lassithi plateau off-road Zeus During this tour, you will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the territorial diversity and the embossed mountaintops where according to myth Zeus, the king of the Gods, was born. In addition, you will visit the cave in
Welcome to the ship! Hot air balloon flights in Crete, Greece There is no limit to the possibilities when you raise life higher during an exciting flight with a hot air balloon.
Elounda Village, an ideal destination for people who want a seaside holiday in a place that is neither too busy nor too isolated. Spinalonga according to 2009 data, Spinalonga has 1200-1500 visitors daily during the summer months and is one of the most popular archaeological sites in Crete.
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