Hiking the 16km-long Samaria Gorge, one of Europe’s longest canyons, is high on the list of must-dos for many Crete visitors.

Heraklion is the capital of Crete and one of the Mediterranean region’s most fascinating and vibrant cities…

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is located in the center of the city and is regarded as one of Europe’s most important museums.

The westernmost side of Crete, Chania is a wonderful place for vacations. The Town is a romantic place to stroll around…

The Palace of Knossos constituted the seat of King Minos and is located on a lush hill about
5 km southeast of Heraklion.

Domenicos Theotokopoulos a.k.a. “El Greco”, the famous painter, sculptor and architect was born in Fodele in 1541 a.d. and lived in Toledo.

Spinalonga islet is located in Elounda Bay, 94 km from the city of Heraklion. In ancient times it was fortified, while over its ruins…

Some 20km west of Sitia, is one of the most spectacular sights in Crete: a palm tree forest covering an area of approximately 200 m².

The stone giant of Crete, a natural border between the Earth and the Sky, dominates the whole of the island.