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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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…
Asterousia mountains: Into the wild
Combining rugged nature and stunning landscapes, a visit to the Asterousia mountains is an unforgettable experience. Like a towering curtain running along the southern coast of Heraklion province, Asterousia is a place for those…
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…
Explore Ierapetra: Lasithi’s hidden jewel
Crete’s fourth largest city and Europe’s southernmost, a visit to Ierapetra is a must for any adventure in Lasithi province. The town’s name means ‘sacred stone’ and the city’s growth was turbocharged in the…
Lasithi adventures: Exploring Sitia
Head east from Hersonissos and in less than 10 km you’re in Lasithi, Crete’s easternmost province. Lasithi’s wild beauty is found along the roads less-travelled, and nowhere more so than on its northeast coast.…
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