Kalitsounia – The ultimate Easter candy of Crete
Kalitsounia or kaltsounia, started to be made many years ago as an Easter candy in Crete, but though they still remain the ultimate Easter candy of Crete, nowadays are...
Cretaquarium – A unique destination (video)
In Gournes, 14 km. away from the city of Heraklion, is the Cretaquarium one of the biggest aquariums in Europe. It is housed on the premises of the former...
Bali’s emerald sea waters
The beach of Bali is located in the prefecture of Rethymno, at the homonymous seaside settlement in a gulf with a total of four beaches.
The sea in this area...
Vai Beach
The enchanting beach of Vai belongs to the prefecture of Lasithi and is located at a distance of 94 km away from the city of Agios Nikolaos.
The beach of...
Koules Fortress – The … trademark of Heraklion
The castle which dominates the harbor of Heraklion and stands proudly in the sea and through the centuries is of Venetian construction but it was built on the site...
Achlia Beach – Like Paradise
Achlia beach belongs to the homonymous, seaside settlement located in the prefecture of Lassithi and 17 kilometers away from the beautiful city of Ierapetra.
As this enchanting beach is formed...
The Cave of St. John (Agios Ioannis) the Hermit
The cave of Agios Ioannis is located on a beautiful mountaintop, in the area of Marathokefala, just 25 km west of the city of Chania.
It was named after it...
The exotic Koufonissi of Lassithi (video)
Crete is full of surprises and exotic corners that you can hardly find anywhere else. If you like to escape to small and untouched paradises, discover Koufonissi, in Lassithi...
The amazing Vathi beach – Where the pirates used to hide
Vathi is a spectacular beach located 79km southwest of Heraklion and 17km from the village of Sivas. Situated far away from urban centers, Vathi is an ideal destination for...
The nunnery of Kaliviani and its charitable work
The nunnery of "Panagia(Virgin Mary) Kaliviani", is located in the area Kalivia south of the city of Heraklion and is one of the most important pilgrimages on the island...