Visit Rethymno City The first findings that indicate human presence in Rethymno date back to the post-Minoan period (1350-1250 B.C). The ancient city of “Rithymna” flourished in the 4th and 3rd century BC, considering the discovered gold and silver coins of this period. However, the city”s glory gradually wore off, until it became a common […]
Visit Lasithi Plateau At an altitude of 850 m, the Lasithi Plateau is the largest mountain plain in Crete – and the only one occupied all year-round. Roughly ovoid, it runs some 11 km east-west and 6 km north-south. Surrounding it are the peaks Selena (1559 m) at the north, Afendi (1588 m) and Louloudaki […]
Visit Heraklion Heraklion Greece is the most popular region of the island and is located on the eastern side of Crete, between Rethymno and Lassithi. The beautiful capital of Heraklion region, Heraklion Town, is one of the busiest city centers in Crete. In the Heraklion region, you will find two of the most important […]
Visit Chania City Chania is a small, picturesque town worth getting to know, where you’ll almost certainly stay longer than you intended, enjoying tasty food, the wonderful harbour, old buildings. great architecture and many more. Chania is also one of the two places you are most likely to see on arriving in Crete. It is […]
