1. Minoan Civilization on Crete
(Crete History/Articles)

...ossible, though unsure, that Minos was indeed a term used to identify a specific Minoan ruler. It could also have been used to describe the current ruler of the Minoan civilization. What the Minoans c...

2. Heraklion
(Crete/Articles)

...netians eventually handed it over in 1669. The city was spelled during the Turkish rule as Kania (again also applied to the whole island of Crete) but also known as Megalo Kastro 'Big Castle'....

3. Knossos
(Places to visit on Crete/Archaeological sites on Crete)

... settlement possessed not only a monumental administrative and religious center (i.e., the Palace), but also a surrounding population of 5000-8000 people.   The palace is about 130 meters on a si...

4. Chania
(Crete/Articles)

Chania Is the second largest city of Crete Greece Chania is the second largest city of Crete Greece (population about 70,000) and the capital of the Chania Prefecture. It lies along the north coast

5. Cretan Literature
(Crete/Articles)

... Greek, uses in his works many Cretan elements. Not only many characters in his novels are Cretans, but also they appear to speak in the Cretan dialect, giving to his work an alleged revival of the wr...

6. Ammoudara beach
(Places to visit on Crete/Beaches on Crete)

...hotels, both large and small. You will find areas with sunbeds, umbrellas and a lifeguard but there are also parts of the beach with no establishments. Cafes, restaurants and beach bars can be found a...

7. Crete olive oil
(Cretan diet recipes/Cretan Recipes)

...imated 34 million olive trees - which works out to 62 olive trees for every man, woman and child. Crete also claims to have the oldest living olive tree, though two trees - each over 2000 years old - ...

8. Crete holidays
(Crete/Articles)

...azantzakis, that made Creta known to the world mostly for its people and their hospitality. You should also know that Knossos the capital of Minoan Civilization was the first example of a city. You s...

9. Skordalia
(Cretan diet recipes/Cretan Recipes)

...re at the same time. Top the garlic paste with the olives and serve. In addition to olive oil, you can also add a little lemon juice. Instead of potatoes, you can use breadcrumb soaked in water. ...

10. Cuttlefishes with Green Olives
(Cretan diet recipes/Cretan Recipes)

...lefishes and garlic. Brown them, stirring from time to time. Then add the wine and after three minutes also add 3 glasses of water, cover the saucepan and let the food cook at medium heat. While the ...

11. Zaros Lake
(Places to visit on Crete/Articles)

...t , called Rouvas. You can find litle taverns next to the lake with wondrefull cretan cuisine. Zaros is also one of the biggest brand of commercialized water on Crete. Rouvas is by itself an intere...

12. Aptera
(Places to visit on Crete/Archaeological sites on Crete)

...k its name by Pteran or Apteran, the mythical constructor of the Delphi oracle. The hero of the city is also called Apteros. Recent research testifies that the name of the city is found in tables of L...

13. Crete travel guide
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...azantzakis, that made Crete known to the world mostly for its people and their hospitality. You should also know that Knossos the capital of Minoan Civilization was the first example of a city. You s...