Before spending your vacation on our island, read the captivating mythology of this special place and get ready to immerse yourself in a unique
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The cave church of Panagiá is located at the entrance of the 2 km-long canyon Martsalos and can only be reached on foot. The
Crete is a place blessed, famous for its long history, manifesting wonders throughout time. Driven by the inventiveness of the Cretans, we were inspired
The Kamilari tomb was the largest and best-preserved of three tholos tombs found in the area when the Italian School carried out excavations in
The monasteries Vrontisi & Varsamonero, build in the second Byzantine period (961-1204). Monastery Valsamonero Of the monastery buildings, only the three-aisled church of Agios
In Greek mythology, Europa was the mother of King Minos of Crete, after whom the continent Europe is named. Many myths and legends of
The palace of Phaistos is one of the most important Minoan palaces and with approx. 18,000 m² the second largest after that of Knossos.
The Minoan settlement of Kommos lies 5 kilometers south-west of Agia Triada and six kilometers south-west of Phaistos. The settlement is situated on a small hill next
Just a few kilometers west of the palace of Phaistos you can visit the ruins of the royal villa, the small Minoan palace in
The apostle Paul preached here and the city is known for its text of the law carved in stone, the oldest text found in