Crete’s natural beauty, significant culture, and glorious history are widely known. On the contrary, its biological variety is its lesser-known treasure. Floral and faunal diversity for this relatively small region is so high that…
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The Archaeological Collection of Malevizi is a hidden gem for history buffs
Crete has a long and rich history, as you probably already know. Countless archaeological findings narrate this island’s long history, from the Minoan era to the Geometric and Archaic period, and from the Hellenistic…
Delve into the Minoan Civilization at the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
One of the most important museums in Greece, and one the most famous museums in Europe is located in the centre of Heraklion. The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion houses representative artefacts from all periods…
NATURA 2000 areas reveal the rare beauty of Crete
Sculpted by time and six thousand years of human history, Crete’s nature is a unique treasure, a heritage that needs to be preserved for future generations. Crete’s natural environment is characterized by rich biodiversity,…
Krasi, a mountain village to explore
Crete features 650 miles of coastline, it’s a sea lover’s dream, but it is also a mountainous island, with impressive mountain landscapes and scenic villages, perfect for explorations off the beaten track. If you…
Visit the Minoan Palace of Phaistos
On top of a strategic ridge overlooking the fertile Messara Plain to the east, the largest plain in Crete, and Mount Ida to the north, the sacred mountain of Crete, lies the Minoan Palace…
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