Best Time to Visit Crete
When is the best time to visit Crete?
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Chania | New impressive images from the lighting of the tree in the Venetian Port
With the good weather as an ally and their festive mood as their main supply, fellow citizens of all ages, especially many families, responded to the call of the Municipality of Chania, attending the lighting ceremony of the new Christmas tree, in the square next to the Giali Mosque in the Venetian Port. From early […]
Archaeological Museum of Chania
The Archaeological Museum of Chania is located in the suburb of Chalepa, the most important historic district of Chania after the Venetian urban core. It is constructed on a plot of land covering 12 acres, with a total area of space measuring approximately 6,000 m2 and with a magnificent view over much of the city, […]
Crete
The largest island in Greece, Crete is renowned for its pin-up beaches, wild natural beauty, exquisite cuisine and thousands of years of culture and history As Crete’s most celebrated author, Nikos Kazantzakis (of Zorba the Greek fame), once wrote: “The mystery of Crete runs deep. Whoever sets foot on this island senses a mysterious force […]
The best time to visit Crete: high season crowds to low season chills
If your image of Crete is beaches lined with sweaty bodies roasting during long days of blasting sunshine, well you’ve got summer correct. But the island is seasonal, and in winter it can get cold, windy and wet. Sights and businesses set their schedule to the tourist season. While summer sees endless festivals and people enjoying […]
Samaria Gorge
Crete gazes at the Mediterranean Sea. Do the same! White Mountains’ National Park is the only national park in Crete. It centres around the Samaria gorge, at an altitude of 1,200m and continues down to Agia Roumeli, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding slopes and a number of smaller gorges branching […]
The Most Amazing Things to Do in Chania Old Town when Visiting Crete!
The Old Town of Chania Crete — one of the most beautiful cities in Greece — is on the northwest area of the island of Crete. Well-known for its vibrant atmosphere, Chania is a great place and ideal starting point for your vacation in Western Crete. Chania is home to a characteristic old town, a symbol […]
CHANIA
Chania (also spelled: Hania) is the capital city, a place where different civilizations have flourished throughout the centuries. Strolling around the Old Town’s maze-like alleys with the beautiful Venetian mansions, the fountains and the churches will guide you through well-preserved historical monuments. The city of Chania is built on the area of Minoan Kidonia, at the […]
10 reasons to fall in love with Crete
The biggest island of Greece is a charming place where visitors can enjoy their trip in the way they have imagined it. Here are 10 reasons why Crete is worth visiting; once you get there though, expect to discover many more! 1. Civilisation & CultureIts strategic location on the map has turned the island of […]