Gorge of Agia Irini in the Prefecture of Chania
The Gorge of Agia Irini (St. Irene), is located in Selinos Province, west of the Lefka Ori (White Mountains), 43 km from Chania. It has taken its name from...
Τhe Foundation for Research & Technology
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The Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH) was founded in 1983. It is one of the largest research centers in Greece with well-organized facilities, highly qualified...
The Cretan diet and its tradition
Over the centuries, Crete has received many gastronomic influences, from all those who from time to time tried to conquer it. But, the Cretans had a way of "filtering"...
Folklore Museum Of Ano Asites
The inhabitants of an entire village have contributed to create the Folk Museum of Ano Asites, wanting this way to preserve the history, traditions and customs of their land.
The...
Church of Our Lady of the Angels in Rethymno
The current church of the Lady of the Angels or "Little Virgin" is located east of the Old Town of Rethymno, in contrast to the "Great Virgin", i.e. the...
Agios Syllas: Τhe village with a rich history and tradition
The village Agios Syllas hasa rich history and tradition. It is 14 km from Heraklion and is built on an altitude of 569 meters on the Western outskirts of...
Τhe magnificent Keri Wood so close to Heraklion
Keri grove is located at an altitude of 300 meters, around 9km west of Heraklion, near Voulismeno Aloni, on the hill Keri south of the gorge Almyros.
The grove consists...
Vrisses village – An oasis at the foot of the White Mountains (video)
Vrisses is a traditional village of Crete, located in the southern part of the Apokoronas peninsula, at the foot of the White Mountains and about 3 kilometers southeast of...
The Lighthouse of Panormo
The lighthouse of Panormo is located east of the =coastal settlement Panormo. It can be accessed after walking 30 minutes a dirt road that starts from the local cemetery,...
The Byzantine church of Rotonda near the village of Episkopi
The Byzantine church of Rotonda also called the church of the Archangel Michael is located around 10km to the South of Kolymbari near the village of Episkopi.
To reach it...