Saint Matthew: The church of the Sinai monks (video)
In Heraklion very close to the city center and approximately 500m south of the Cathedral of St. Minas, is the Orthodox Church of Agios Mattheos (St. Matthew) of Sinai....
The cretan sariki – Unique thrue the years
The word sariki is a Turkish remnant and comes from the Latin Caissarion, which was the overlap of Caesar’s head that declared the degree of power. It is said...
Therisso – The historic village
The stunning, historic village of Therisso is built at the foot of the White Mountains at an altitude of 580 meters, 16 km from the city of Chania. The...
The pasta of Crete – Made from natural ingredients
Pasta in Crete has its own place at the table of the Cretans, made from natural ingredients such as wheat flour, sheep's milk and fresh eggs . Each of...
Theriospilos-Α strong impression on the visitor
40 minutes northwest of the village Kavoussi Ierapetras, it lies at the location Hyloftes – Therio The elevation is 50 metres, it is descending towards a cliff that leads...
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...
Agios Sozon Lighthouse at Stavros Cape – A famous legend
The church of Agios Sozon is located on a steep site, at the tip of Cape Stavros, at the northernmost point of the entire central Crete, at range Bobias.
The...
The exotic Kedrodassos Beach
Kedrodassos beach belongs to the prefecture of Chania and together with its neighboring Elafonissi is one of the most exotic places on the island of Crete. It is about...
St. Mark’s Basilica: An ornament building in the heart of Heraklion
The Basilica of St. Mark, is a building of exceptional beauty, in the center of the city of Heraklion. It was built in 1239 by the Venetians and even...
Rethymnon in Winter
As you arrive in Rethymnon city, check out its center with great lively coffee shops, a lovely park, and of course, the streets of the Old Town.
Even though in...