History In the early years of the struggle against the Turks some of the most important events in Cretan history took place in the vicinity of the Samaria go...

The seaside Monastery of Panagia Odigitria is located at the base of the peninsula Spatha, about 26km west of Chania and 2.5km north of Kolimbari. The monast...

If you come to Crete on holiday, Elafonissi is a name you are sure to hear. Elafonissi is a tiny island with white sand, separated from the shore by a lagoon...

Paleochora is located 77 kilometers south of Chania in south-western Crete. The town of Paleochora is built on a long, narrow peninsula that stretches into t...

Sfakiá is a mountainous area in the southwestern part of the island of Crete, in the Chania regional unit. It is considered to be one of the few places in Gr...

Glyka Nera (meaning "sweet water") is one of the most beautiful beaches in Crete, with deep blue water color and nice pebbles. In 2003, the beach was ranked ...

Kedrodasos (i.e. cedar forest) is an amazing beach, located 76km southwest of Chania and 1km east of the famous Elafonissi lagoon. The beach is full with jun...

Architecturally it is one of the most important examples of the Cretan Renaissance. According to tradition it was funded by brothers Jeremiah and Lorenzo of ...

Seitan Limania is a well-hidden corner of the northeast side of the Akrotiri peninsula, 20 km from the city of Chania, Crete. After the wild landscape, the s...

Agii Apostoli (the Holy Apostles) area is located just 5km west of Chania and is a beautiful resort with wonderful sandy beaches that have been awarded the B...

A set of favorite photos wandering around this beautiful continent