1. Heraklion
(Crete/Articles)

... the city, and burned it to the ground. They remained in control of the rebuilt Khandak for the next 243 years. In 1204, the city was bought by the Venetians as part of a complicated political deal w...

2. Phestos
(Places to visit on Crete/Archaeological sites on Crete)

...at first glance, however further examination reveals the complexity built into the site over hundreds of years of destruction and rebuilding cycles. The complex of architectural elements is a delightf...

3. Rethymno
(Crete/Articles)

...an Loggia etc. Today its main income is tourism, with large Facilities that have been built the past 20 years and Agriculture especially, for its olive oil and Mediterranean products. ...

4. Crete Music
(Crete/Articles)

...bs who where coming from Spain and stayed in Crete as conquerors from 823 A.D. to 961 A.D. During these years the lyre stayed in Crete continuously; this means that the Arabic rebab of that period is...

5. Cretan Literature
(Crete/Articles)

...rt to Greco, on which he was still working at the time of his death) that Kazantzakis wrote in his final years, and on which his international reputation now principally rests. ...

6. Maritime Museum of Crete
(Places to visit on Crete/Museums of Crete)

...e working hours of the Museum.   Tickets: - Adult 2.00 Euro - Student 1.50 Euro - Children under 6 years old, FREE The Maritime Museum of Crete is a non-profidable union. With your ticket you co...

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

...man and child. Crete also claims to have the oldest living olive tree, though two trees - each over 2000 years old - on either side of the island vie for the title. Branches from both trees were colle...

8. Crete holidays
(Crete/Articles)

...ew it is the most significant of the Greek islands since European culture first developed here over 4000 years with the Minoan civilisation.    There are many reasons that made Creta one of ...

9. Crete History
(Static Content)

...g these times. Then Crete fell under the domination of the Arabs in 824, and stayed under it for 137 years. During those years the city of Heraklion was founded, first called Handak. In 1204, ...

10. Crete travel guide
(Static Content)

...ew it is the most significant of the Greek islands since European culture first developed here over 4000 years with the Minoan civilisation.  There are many reasons that made Crete one of the top...

11. Crete History
(Static Content)

...g these times. Then Crete fell under the domination of the Arabs in 824, and stayed under it for 137 years. During those years the city of Heraklion was founded, first called Handak. In 1204, ...

12. Crete travel guide
(Static Content)

...ew it is the most significant of the Greek islands since European culture first developed here over 4000 years with the Minoan civilisation.  There are many reasons that made Crete one of the top...