The Tower of Kornaros – An observatory during the Venetian and the Ottoman rule
Kornaros Tower is located 24 km west of Sitia. It is a small square stone tower that was probably used as an observatory during the Venetian and Turkish periods...
Kato Symi Wood – One of the most beautiful places in Crete
The forested village of Kato Simi is a very nice village, in Heraklion Prefecture. With the ruined village of Pano Simi, they lie togeter in the heart of the...
Heraklion – The city that has not “frozen” in time
Heraklion is the capital and largest city of Crete and the largest port of the island . According to the 2011 census the population of Heraklion was 173,993 inhabitants....
Holy Monastery of “Virgin Mary of Mournies”
The Monastery of “Virgin Mary Faneromeni” of Ierapetra also known as “Holy Monastery of Virgin Mary of Mournies”, is located in the area of Ierapetra and to the SW....
Nida Plateau – One of the largest in Crete
The Nida Plateau is one of the largest in Crete and is located at an altitude of 1400 meters, in the Psiloritis mountain range, while the surrounding peaks are...
Traditional occupations in Crete- Basket Weaving
One of the oldest crafts of Cretan folk art is basketry, which has been declining in recent years. Using raw materials from nature such as reed, wicker or lentisks,...
The carob forest of the “Three Churches” at the Asteroussia mountains
The carob forest of the Three Churches is located 64 km south of Heraklion, next to the settlement and the beach of the Three Churches. It is the largest...
The Royal Tomb of Knossos
One of the most important monuments of Crete and the last one discovered by Evans during his excavations, is located about 600 m south of the great palace of...
The lake of Damania – One of the most beautiful lakes of Crete
Damania is a small village in the Peripheral Unit of Heraklion at a distance of 33.7 km from the city and built on a hill. Its population consists entirely...
The archaeological site of Zakros
Zakros is located in an isolated area of Eastern Crete, 45km southeast of Sitia.The palace of Zakros is the fourth largest in Minoan Crete. It was located at an...