It is one of the oldest monasteries in Crete, south of the village of Venerato (20 km south of Heraklion) and was built in the 6th century on the ruins of an ancient temple, as attested by the capitals in its courtyard. It is a nunnery. Its main church is a three-aisled basilica dedicated to […]

Venerato is located about 19 km from Heraklion and is built on the western slope of a small gorge, opposite the historic Monastery of Paliani. The village has a long history, and its name was given by the Venetians. Many Venetians lords of Candia chose this main village, which is fortified by the natural landscape

The Monastery of Agios Georgios Gorgolaini is built on the eastern foothills of Psiloritis, near the village of Kato Asites (24km south of Heraklion). The monastery bears a centuries-old history, intertwined with the history of the island. The monastery’s nickname, Agios Georgios Gorgolain, is attributed, as mentioned in notarial documents from 1629, to the fast

Beautiful neighborhoods with well-maintained houses, bright alleys painted with bold colors, flower-filled terraces and charming enclosed courtyards, fountains, and Byzantine churches. In the village square, under dense foliage, the visitors will be delighted by the local gastronomy at the cafes. The neighboring villages of Ano Asites and Kato Asites are built on the verdant foothills

We must travel twenty kilometres away from Heraklion to reach the picturesque village of Agios Myronas with its breathtaking panoramic view. You cannot help but marvel at the stone houses, which you would think that a painter’s hand has placed on the verdant hillside. Vineyards, cypresses, and olive trees spread out before you, in a

Restored, imposing mansions, cobbled streets that connect beautiful neighborhoods, Minoan antiquities, water sources and vineyards underneath Mount Juktas. The stately, award-winning Archanes is the most beautiful town in Crete. You will be enchanted by this colorful village with its picturesque alleys and the amazing old houses with their flowery courtyards. It is no coincidence that