DISCOVER CRETE: Attractions & Culture
Crete consists of four regions; Chania in the west, Rethymno, Iraklio (or Heraklion) in the center and also the capital of the island, and to the east the Lassithi Plateau. In general, the northern shores of Crete are developed for tourism, and some of them full-blown package tourism traps. If you are looking to discover the culture of Greece, some of these places aren't for you. But fear not, Crete is big and varied and there are many beautiful spots to discover.
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Knossos,
Samaria Gorge,
Theseus and the Minotaur,
Winemaking in Crete,
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Discover AGIOS NIKOLAOS
Agios Nikolaos is a coastal town on the Greek island of Crete. It is east of the island's capital Heraklion, north of the town of Ierapetra and west of the town of Sitia. Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the nomos (province) of Lasithi. It sits partially upon the ruins of the ancient city of Lato pros Kamara ...
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Discover CHANIA
The city of Chania can be divided in two parts: the old town and the modern city which is the larger one. The old town is situated next to the old harbour and is the matrix around which the whole urban area was developed. It used to be surrounded by the old Venetian fortifications that started to be built in 1538 ...
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Discover ELOUNDA
Elounda (or Elounta) is a small fishing town on the Elounda Bay, on the island of Crete, Greece. It is part of the municipality Agios Nikolaos. It is popular with European tourists and has several hotels. Elounda is also the closest major town to the former leper colony of Spinalonga. The town is close to the city of Agios Nikolaos ...
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Discover HERAKLION
Heraklion is a big, busy, noisy city and has a population of over 120,000. Most travellers don't spend long here, but its the point of entry to the island for most, and a good base for some of the must-sees. Most people arrive and base themselves in one of the hotels in Iraklion or on the outskirts of the city ...
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Discover PALEKASTRO
Palekastro (also commonly known as PK) is a small village at the east end of the mediterranean island Crete. It stands on historical soil. Already at Minoan times the region was a centre of trade. The port of Itanos which is today several meters under the water line shows an impressive certification ...
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Discover RETHYMNO
Rethymno, also Rethimno or Rethymnon, a city of approximately 40,000 people, is the capital of Rethymno Prefecture in the island of Crete. It was built in antiquity, even though it has never been a competitive Minoan center. It was, however, strong enough to mint its own coins and maintain a mild urban growth ...
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Discover SFAKIA
The Sfakia Province is well known for the Samaria Gorge which attracts many visitors to Crete but it is a fabulous choice for a holiday of pure relaxation and quiet fishing villages in tranquil surroundings. If you're staying near the area, it's a great day trip from Chora Sfakion to Paleohora. If you want to get away from it all ...
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Discover SITIA
Sitia with a population of 8500 people, is the easternmost city on Crete and perhaps the least developed. Even during the busy summer peak, Sitia retains a certain charm and laid-back style. Sitia has been inhabited since the Minoan period. There is a waterfront with restaurants and cafes, a large public beach ...
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Discover CRETE
Crete is the largest and southern-most island in Greece. It's location guarantees a Mediterranean climate, one of the mildest in Europe. Nearly a third of the land is under cultivation producing citrus fruit, grapes for wine, chestnuts, cherries, almonds, vegetables and nearly half of Greece's total olive oil ...
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Minoan Palace of Knossos
The Minoan Palace of Knossos is a few kilometers south of Iraklion, and easily accessable by bus or taxi. See it as early as possible or in the off-season. The ruins are extensive and should be enjoyed when you are not suffering from the heat or trampled by the crowds ...
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Samaria Gorge
The Samaria Gorge is a national park in the island of Crete, one of the major touristic attractions of the island. The gorge is in the prefecture of Chania in the South West of Crete. It was created by a small river running between the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) and Mount Volakias ...
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Theseus and the Minotaur
I first fell in love with Greece when I learned that the labyrinth in the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, referred to the very real Palace of Knossos in Crete. From then on, the stories took on a whole new meaning and opened a world into a fabulous and mysterious past ...
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Wine Making at Nostas Vinyards of Crete
All the best that represents Crete and the Cretan people comes together at a crossroads of sorts in Chania where certain mortals have fallen under a seductive spell because they share common passions. They love the ancient land - a landscape of rugged, rocky, defiant hills. They love the new vineyards ...
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