Heraklion Historical Museum
Posted on 11. Jun, 2009 .
The Heraklion Historical Museum (or Historical Museum of Crete, as it is officially called) is a very well appointed and well curated Museum, located in the heart of the city of Heraklion. It is definitely worth a visit, due to its amazing collections. Combined with the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, the Historical Museum of Crete [...]
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The Venetian harbour of Heraklion in the evening
Posted on 07. Jun, 2009 .
The Heraklion Venetian Harbour as you will probably know it, is one of the most picturesque settings in the capital city of Crete, offering an ideal spot for those who wish to relax and unwind from the bustling rhythms of the city. It is located at the end of the 25th of August Street and [...]
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Olive Groves in Crete
Posted on 06. Jun, 2009 .
Olive groves in Crete exist in abundance; in fact, there is a funny saying among the Greeks “Oh, he is from Crete, he knows a lot about olive oil”. This little funny comment depicts an undeniable truth; if the Mediterranean is the hub and birthplace of olive oil and olives, Crete is its heart. Since [...]
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Agios Nikolaos, what to do in Agios Nikolaos
Posted on 20. May, 2009 .
Agios Nikolaos, the capital of the Lassithi Prefecture in Eastern Crete, is an attractive city built around a pleasant harbor and a picturesque lake that connects to the sea. photo of Agios Nikolaos lake by phileole
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Posted on 18. May, 2009 .
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the most important museums in Greece and the world featuring the most notable and largest collection of artifacts and findings of the notorious Minoan Civilization of Crete. Photo of Minoan clay figurines in the Heraklion museum by psmithson
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Myrtos beach in Crete
Posted on 17. May, 2009 .
Myrtos Beach is a small Cretan gem, situated in front of the coastal village of Myrtos in Lassithi, Crete. It is 51 kilometres away from Agios Nikolaos and almost 15km away from Ierapetra. Photo of Myrtos beach by Travelling Runes
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Minoan Palace in Malia
Posted on 16. May, 2009 .
The third biggest palatial centre of Crete lies at a short distance from the shores, in close proximity (3km) to the village of Malia. The Minoan Palace in Malia was erected approximately in 1900 BC, during the Minoan Era, at the same time as the other palaces in Knossos and Phaistos and it was the [...]
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Gouves beach
Posted on 11. May, 2009 .
Gouves Beach is a lovely sandy beach situated just twenty kilometres away from Heraklion, on the north part of the prefecture. It is a fully organised beach offering a vast array of amenities and conveniences to the numerous visitors and tourists who enjoy the crystal clear waters and the golden sand. Gouves beach photo, credit: [...]
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Matala and its beach
Posted on 10. May, 2009 .
Matala beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Crete, renowned all over the world due to its uniqueness and beauty. Matala used to be the port of Gortys and Phaistos. It was a tiny fishing town that developed to be one of the most modern and scenic holiday resorts in the island. Photo [...]
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Heraklion airport information
Posted on 09. May, 2009 .
Heraklion Airport is located just 3 miles or 5 km east of the city of Heraklion. It is one of the biggest airports in Greece, the third busiest after Athens and Thessaloniki. Heraklion airport photo by Julia Yakovleva