Built to satisfy the need of potable water for the northern part of Crete, Aposelemis Dam on the Aposelemis River caters to over 300 000 people in Heraklion, Hersonissos, and Agios Nikolaos, as well…
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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…
Explore Chania: A walk through history
With its Venetian harbour and the beautiful ancient alleyways that surround it, a visit to Chania and its gorgeous old town is one of the highlights of any visit to Crete. One of the…
Day trip to Rethymno
Rethymno, Crete’s third largest city, is full of wonders. With its great restaurants, historic architecture, a two-kilometer golden sand beach and one of the most intact medieval ‘old towns’ in Greece, the town is…
Meet the Minoans in a theatre spectacle
Just 17km west of Creta Maris Resort, the Minoan Theatre at Karteros, offers a fascinating insight into the world of the Minoan civilisation which ruled Crete more than 3000 years ago. Here entertainment and…
Beyond Zorba: Explore the life and work of Nikos Kazantzakis
In the village of Myrtia (37km from Hersonissos) a visit to the Nikos Kazantzakis Museum makes a fascinating day out. It’s a museum that pays tribute to a modern icon of Crete and Greece…
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