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Visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos
18 Mar 2020

Visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos

Located on a low, rounded hill called Kephala, at a distance of about 6km to the south of Heraklion, the Minoan Palace of Knossos is the largest archaeological site ever discovered on Crete. Being the administrative and ceremonial center of the Minoan civilization, one of the oldest ones and the fir

Eleutherna, the heart of Crete
15 Feb 2020

Eleutherna, the heart of Crete

According to historians and archaeologists who have thoroughly studied the ancient civilization that flourished in Crete, if you were to imagine Crete as a human being, Eleutherna would be its heart. Some 30km southeast of the city of Rethymnon and very near to the great convent of Arcadi, situated

A day trip to Ancient Lato and Kritsa
12 Feb 2019

A day trip to Ancient Lato and Kritsa

Situated about 40km from Malia and 10km from Agios Nikolaos, Kritsa is one of the most beautiful villages in Crete and a must-visit if you are in the region. Built amphitheatrically on the mountain in an altitude of 375 m. Kritsa is known for its traditional architecture, lovely paved alleys, tradit