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Kastelli Kissamos and its attractions
Kastelli, also known as Kissamos or Kastelli Kissamos, is a small tranquil town
located within the south western area of Crete, at about 40 kilometers from
the city of Chania.
The popular village of Paleohora
Paleohora and its inhabitants base their economical resources on a variety of
activities, such as, for example, tourism, fishing, and the cultivation of
tomatoes and olives.
The mountainous Sfakion
One of the first things tourists should try during their visit to Sfakion is
the town's traditional food.
The quiet and popular Sougia
The town of Sougia has a very attractive main beach. This beach is so long that
it never seems too crowded, no matter what the time of the year it is.
The quiet Agia Galini
Agia Galini is a quiet and tranquil fishing village located towards the southern
coast of Crete, in Grece.
Agia Triada - in Lasionas
There are several attractive destinations located nearby Agia Triada in such
a way that, during their visit to the village, tourists could meet many spots.
Arhanes - a charming and beautiful town
Arhanes is a charming town, of small size, located in the Greek prefecture of
Temenos, within Crete.
The municipality of Gortyna
Gortyna is a municipality located to the south of Heraklion, in Crete.
The big Hania
Hania is the second biggest city in Crete and one of the most visited as well.
The Disc of Phaestos
The Phaestos or Phaistos Disc is a very interesting and peculiar archaeological
object discovered in Crete, Greece, and which dates from the Middle Minoan
Bronze Age.
The village of Plakias
Plakias is an attractive village located in the prefecture of Rethymno, towards
the southern coast of Crete.
The national park of Samaria Gorge
The national park of Samaria Gorge is considered one of the most attractive places
in Crete and is known to be one of the most visited spots in the island.
Spili - a natural destination
Spili is one of the most attractive destinations tourists could find in Crete
when they are looking for beautiful natural environments.
The modern Tylisos
Tylisos, also known as Tylissus, Tilissos, and Pyrgos Tylissos, is an attractive
and modern town located within the central area of Crete, in Greece.
Matala - in Timbaki
The artificial caves in the village of Matala date from as long ago as the Neolithic
Age.
The Akrotiri Peninsula
There are several interesting antique constructions spread throughout the territory
of Akrotiri.
The antique and modern Malia
The town of Malia is very antique yet it is also very modern and ready to receive
important amounts of tourism year around.
The charming Rethymno
Rethymno is a charming Greek town situated in the prefecture of same name within
Crete.
The mountanious Viannos
Viannos is a mountainous area situated in Crete, at about 40 kilometers from
Ierapetra and 70 kilometers from Iraklion.
Mirtos - a traditional Greek
village
Mirtos is a very attractive traditional Greek village located within Crete, at
about 15 from Ierapetra.
The ancient Gournia
Gournia and its surroundings are very attractive from the point of view of archaeology
due to the important amount of ancient remains it has.
The beautiful Kritsa
Kritsa is a very attractive traditional Greek village located in Crete, at about
12 kilometers from the famous Agios Nikolaos.
The landscapes of Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos is a beautiful Greek village characterized by offering a wide
variety of attractive landscapes.
The municipality of Ierapetra
Ierapetra is a Greek municipality located within the prefecture of Lasithi and
towards the eastern area of Crete.
Elounda - a fishing village
Elounda, located near to Agios Nikolaos, is a small traditional fishing village
full of attractive spots and interesting characteristics.
Knossos - a famous archaeological
site
Knossos, also called Knossus, or Gnossus, is a very appealing destination full
of antique constructions and spots that can be very interesting for all those
visitors who are fond of disciplines such as anthropology, archaeology, and architecture
among others.
The village of Myrtia
Myrtia is a very traditional Greek village located in the area of Crete, at no
more than 15 km from Heraklion.
The Spinalonga Island and its
history
The Island of Spinalonga is small and rocky and its main attractive is born from
its fortress and history.
The coast of Xerokambos
Xerokambos is a region of Crete located towards the south eastern coast of the
island.
Iraklio - capital of Crete
One of the main attractions offered by Iraklio is the ruins of the Palace of
Knossos.
The Lassithi Plateau
In this destination, history and nature combine in such a unique way that causes
it to be one of the less known but more appealing spots in the eastern area
of Crete.
The port town of Sitia
Sitia is an attractive Greek port town located within the eastern area of Crete,
in the prefecture of Lasithi.
The Spinalonga Peninsula
The Spinalonga Peninsula can be easily reached from Elounda due to the fact that
there are boat trips connecting both spots on a daily basis.
Zakros and its palace
There have been several archaeological excavations conducted within the territory
of Zakros in the last decades, and still nowadays archaeologists continue their
work.