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

... the beginning of Crete as an important center of civilization. At the end of the MMII period (1700 BC) there was a large disturbance in Crete, probably an earthquake, or possibly an invasion from An...

2. Heraklion
(Crete/Articles)

...Knossos, which in Minoan times was the biggest centre of population on Crete. So it is very likely that there was a port here as long ago as 2000 BC. There is however no archaeological evidence for s...

3. Cretan wine
(Cretan diet recipes/Cretan Recipes)

...eet and "hot" wines (hot in a dietary sense). Within the current classification of Greek wine there are several Cretan appellations, including Peza, Archanes, Dafnes and Sitia.   Creta...

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

...teresting layou - the original plan can no longer be seen because of the subsequent modifications. Also, there are not several main hallways. Instead, 1300 rooms are connected with corridors of varyin...

5. Fragokastelo Castle
(Places to visit on Crete/Traditional sites to visit on Crete)

...er good state. Today its ruins dominate the underlying lagoon of crystal clear blue waters.    There is a myth related to this castle, called "Drosulites" , but you better hear abo...

6. Rethymno
(Crete/Articles)

...Throughout the year various activities are organized which draw a large crowd. The Wine Festival is held there annually at the beginning of July. Another festival is held on 7-8th of November, in memo...

7. Samaria Gorge
(Places to visit on Crete/Cretan gorges)

...he end of October, depending on the wheather.     At the entrance to the gorge, at Xiloskalo there is a tourist pavillion with a view of majestic Mt. Gygilo (alt. 2,083 m.). On leaving the...

8. Cretan Literature
(Crete/Articles)

... comedies were written in a language that was an amalgam of Italicisms, Latinisms and the local dialect, thereby approximating to the actual language of the middle class of the Cretan towns. The time...

9. Archaeological museum of Heraklion
(Places to visit on Crete/Museums of Crete)

... to the Roman era (4th century A.D.) and geographically, according to the provenance of the finds. There are, though, several groups of finds exhibited in separate rooms: All the LM III sarco...

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

... with many 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...

11. Kournas Lake on Chania
(Places to visit on Crete/Traditional sites to visit on Crete)

...bsp; lake is the only one on the island. The mountains surrounding it are reflected in its calm waters. There are taverns next to the lake with traditional Crete cousine. In Kournas lake you can fin...

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

...ws down the biological ageing process. It reduces the over production of acids and the digestive system, therefore reducing the appearance of ulcers and other gastroenteric problems. It is clear that ...

13. Crete holidays
(Crete/Articles)

...s since European culture first developed here over 4000 years with the Minoan civilisation.    There are many reasons that made Creta one of the top holiday destinations in the world: beauti...

14. Komos Beach on Matala
(Places to visit on Crete/Beaches on Crete)

The Komos beach on South Crete, Ceturues ago there was an old minoan port  Located between Matala and Kalamaki on South Crete, is one of the most beautifull beach in Crete.  It is full of

15. Snails
(Cretan diet recipes/Cretan Recipes)

...12; water glass oil salt, pepper, rosemary Put the snails in a big bowl filled with water and leave them there until their heads come out (30 to 45 minutes) and clean them thoroughly. Throw away all t...

16. Ayiofarango
(Places to visit on Crete/Beaches on Crete)

...with boat or via the litle Gorge with wonderfill view . Many centuries ago, many hermits used some caves there to live. ...

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

...ith a lake, water running along the roads all year long  from Psiloritis mountains. From the lake, there is a walk which leads to beautiful gorges, then to a oak forest , called Rouvas. You can ...

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

...Their length is four kilometres and they have towers and parapets. In late 5th and early 4th century BC, there a small temple was constructed , which was excavated by H.Drerup. It has two alcoves, and...

19. Museums of Crete
(Static Content)

...a building which is a characteristic example of local traditional architecture and stands on two levels. There is a ground floor with a verandah, an inside courtyard, an arched house proper, with its ...

20. Crete travel guide
(Static Content)

... 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 holiday destinations in the world: beauti...

21. Museums of Crete
(Static Content)

...a building which is a characteristic example of local traditional architecture and stands on two levels. There is a ground floor with a verandah, an inside courtyard, an arched house proper, with its ...

22. Crete travel guide
(Static Content)

... 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 holiday destinations in the world: beauti...