Visit Dafnes, a village famous for the production of wine and olive oil since the 13th century. Follow the route to St. Ioannis Prodromos, relax in the shade of the adjacent giant Cretan oak tree and then visit one of the province’s largest and most beautiful fountains at Kavousi. Cool off at Tsigounis spring and […]
If you love nature and tradition, visit Ano Asites built at the foot of Psiloritis. Take a tour of the colorful, picturesque alleys of the village and see up close people who still practice the profession of livestock bell maker or basket weaver who will travel you to the past. Explore the rich natural and
If you are an outdoorsy person and you love tradition, visit Kato Asites, built at the foot of Mount Psiloritis. Browse the picturesque alleys of the village, see the heroes’ memorials that have been erected and meet people who still practice the profession of livestock bell maker or basket weaver. Explore the rich natural and
Visit the traditional settlement of Pyrgou and admire the wonderful view to the Krousaniotika Mountains and Mount Psiloritis. Wander the picturesque alleys and admire the stone buildings, which in the past formed the perimeter fortification of the village. Walk to the churches of Panagia (dedicated to the Assumption of Virgin Mary) and of St. Ioannis,
Agios Myron is built on a site where the ancient city of Rafkos used to be located and is named after Bishop Myron, who was born and active in this area from the 3rd to the 4th century (250-350 AD). In the center of the village and in a place with unobstructed views, there is
Stop at Voutes on the main road and admire the Trigiris residence, one of the most beautiful mansions in the countryside, which was turned into a command post during the German occupation in WW2. Walk in the picturesque alleys of the village, see the now derelict factories and the wells, and afterwards go uphill to
Castello del Molo, Rocca a Mare or Koules (a name given during the Ottoman rule) are some of the names attributed to the sea fort which looms over the harbour entrance. The Fortress was built by the Venetians in the early years of the Venetian rule in Chandax before the new Venetian fortification took place
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The street name refers to one of the most important Cretan uprisings to overthrow the Turkish yoke. The Heraklion central market is full of shops selling souvenirs, fruit and vegetables, herbs and spices, cheese and meat, along with small cafés and traditional restaurants (tavernas). The roads running at right angles to left and right of
The town’s main thoroughfare (Ruga Maistra) in the Venetian times is now known as 25th August St. Then as now, it linked the port to the main town square and was lined with the finest buildings – the Loggia, the Palazzo Ducale and the Palazzo del Capitano. In order to maintain the appearance of the
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In Sabbionara bastion there is one of the three beach gates – the second one is in the bastion of Saint Andrew and the third one is in the bay of Dermatas. The Venetians originally called it “Mikro Martinengo” (Little Martinengo), after the name of the commander Girolamo Martinengo. Then the name Sabionara, the “Gate
