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The beaches of Agios Pavlos
The beaches of Agios Pavlos located south of Rethymnon and are 3 consecutive sandy beaches with clear blue waters. They are famous for their sunsets and ideal for relaxation.
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Matala Beach Festival 2016
Matala is a small seaside village located 71 km south of Heraklion. The beach along with the famous caves and the hospitality of the locals offer a unique atmosphere for all guests.
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Vai, the largest palm forest in Europe
Vai palm forest is located on the southeast coast of Crete, about 28 km from the town of Sitia. It is one of the most popular attractions in Crete as it's one of the most unique locations in the Mediterranean.
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Frangokastello, the fortress of shadows
Frangokastello is located 80 kilometers south of the city of Chania. It is a small seaside village, famous for its Venetian fortress and famous summer destination.
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Wine tasting routes in Crete
This weekend on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 May, Cretan Winemakers Network (Wines of Crete) opens the doors of wineries in Crete to lovers of wine.
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Argyroupoli, a small natural paradise
Argyroupoli is located 24 kilometers west of the town of Rethymno and is one of the most beautiful villages of natural wealth of Crete.
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The Monastery of Preveli
The Monastery of Preveli is located 37 km south of Rethymnon, in a unique natural landscape of southern Crete with view of the Libyan Sea. Here also we find the Preveli lake and the famous palm forest.
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Agiofarago, the gorge of saints
Agiofarago located about 80 km south of Heraklion. This is a small canyon in Asterousia Mountains.
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Havgas Gorge, the gorge of fairies
The Havgas gorge is the largest gorge of Lasithi Plateau. Joins the plateau Katharo with the Lassithi plateau transferring the winter waters from 1269 m. altitude to 1197m. Its length is almost four kilometers with high vertical sides to the deeper points.
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Phaistos, the Minoan palace of south Crete
The archaeological site of Phaistos is one of the most important archaeological sites of the island, located on a hill in the valley of Messara, 62 kilometers south of Heraklion. It is close to the archaeological site of Gortys and Matala.
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Kournas Lake
Kournas Lake is the only one physical freshwater lake of the island. It is located 42 km from Chania and 22 km from the city of Rethymnon.
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Gouverneto Monastery
The Gouverneto Monastery is located 19 km north of Chania in the Akrotiri peninsula. This is one of the oldest monasteries of the island with the construction date in 1537. The sacred temple of the monastery is dedicated to Holy Mary, so called the monastery "Our Lady of the Angels" too. The construction began in the Venetian era, but has stopped during the Turkish occupation. The completion of the temple was finished after many years with special permission of the Turkish authorities.