Malotira – The mountain tea
It is known all over Greece as the “mountain tea”. It is collected in July, during its blooming period. It grows in dry and barren places throughout the massif...
The fortress of Fortezza
Powerful and majestic, the Fortezza fortress overlooks the town of Rethymno. It is a stronghold of the decade of 1570, built by the Venetians to protect the Rethymnon region...
The statue of Daedalus and Icarus in Agia Galini
Agia Galini is a popular seaside resort that provides all the comforts to its guests. It is located 61km southeast of Rethymnon and 68km southwest of Heraklion. The beautiful...
Preveli – The most famous beach in south Crete
Preveli is located about 35km south of Rethymno and 10km east of Plakias. Beach of Preveli, also known as Lake Preveli or Phoenix, is located at the exit of...
Discovering the islands of Crete
When I first heard the expression, “the islands of Crete”, i was surprised. Reading on it I discovered that around Crete there are more than 80 small islands. Only...
Historical Museum of Crete – From the early Christian centuries to the modern era
The Historical Museum of Crete presents a comprehensive overview of Crete's history from the early Christian centuries to the modern era. It was founded in 1953 by the Society...
Chania’s Venetian Harbour
Chania’s Venetian Harbour was carefully built in the 14th century for commercial purposes and for protection against pirate raids. Today it is a point of reference for the city...
The Architecture of Crete through the centuries
Due to its long history and the many occupations of the island from foreign cultures, the Crete architecture varies a lot from town to town. Settlements were established in...
Paragliding in Crete
CreteParagliding, is a sport with many funs. In Crete exist many schools where you can exercise and learn the secrets of this sport as well as many tracks for...
Argilos beach – A gem of Crete
In case you travel to Crete and belong to those who want to make a quieter vacation, it is worth visiting Xerokampos in the prefecture of Lassithi.
It is 103...