The historical monastery of Preveli
The monastery of Preveli is situated to the south of Rethymnon, 36 km far from the city while near it there is τthe Kourtaliotiko gorge leading to the south...
Cape Sidero: The lighthouse in the northeastern part of Crete
Cape Sidero (Iron) is the northeasternmost point of Crete and is located 32 km east of Sitia, 99 km east of Agios Nikolaos, next to the Naval Station in...
National Geographic: Psiloritis among the “100 Slopes of a Lifetime”
Another important distinction for the highest mountain of Crete and the efforts made in the last decade for its promotion, came from National Geographic. In a special edition recently...
Museum of History and Folk Art of Rethymnon
The Museum of History and Folk Art is housed in a Venetian building, an example of urban residence of that era, which dates from the 17th century and is...
Ancient Lissos – The place with the thermal baths where patients from all over...
Ancient Lissos, an important, autonomous city of Crete, located on the southern coast of the prefecture of Chania, was famous for its Asclepieion, where patients from all over Crete...
Chania: The imposing Monument of the Shipwreck of the ship “Heraklion”
In a few days it will be 55 years since a tragic shipwreck. Specifically, it was Wednesday, December 7, 1966 when the ship "Heraklion" operating the route Chania -...
The fruits of Crete is different because of its distinctive aroma and taste
In Crete fruit crops are traditional. In greek mythology citrus fruits was the gift that Gea, the earth, offered at the wedding of the father of the Gods, Zeus,...
The Gorge of Myloi – A different Gorge
Myloi Gorge is just 8km away from Rethymno, and it is a watermill and waterworks complex. It’s a paved, hiking and signalized gorge with 2,5 km long.
Myloi is an...
The “German War Shelters of Platanias” in the prefecture of Chania
The “German War Shelters”, located in Platanias, is a unique museum of historical memory reminiscent of the period of German occupation in Crete. The museum was created by volunteers,...
Chania: The small church of St. Anargiri since the time of the Venetian rule
The small church of Agii (St.)Anargιri in the old town of Chania, was built from the time of the Venetian rule, as mentioned in a document of 1583. After...