Chania is a city of beauty and culture. Possessing an exceptionally rich collection of well-preserved buildings from different time periods and surrounded by profuse nature, Chania is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in Greece.
Despite the destruction and bombing it went through from different conquerors, the old harbor still...
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Paleohora is one of the most beautiful and representative villages of Crete. It is located at the southern part of the island. The village has a very pleasant and hospitable atmosphere and offers a balanced combination of monuments, such us its castle, natural beauties, such as its beach, and moderate touristic development. At the acropolis of...
Crossing the Lefka Ori towards the south and after many turns and contemplation of the mountain peaks, one reaches Sougia with its exceptionally beautiful and pebbly beach. Protected between the rocks, with its crystal blue waters and its vast view of the Libyan sea, it has a particularly influential energy. Besides, Ancient Lisos, with the...
Some kilometers after the Askifou plateau, the winding road overseeing the vast Libyan sea leads to Sfakia. This is the name of the province located at the cut off and rocky part of the south of the county which contains many mountainous and coastal villages. It is considered to be one of the places that remained unruly under conquerors and...
At the homonymous plateau of the Lefka Ori lays the historical village of Askifou. Its name originates from the ancient word ‘skifos’ meaning cup. The mountainous village, located at 730 meters altitude and 45 kilometrs distance from Chania, will be on your way going towards Sfakia. In the village you can find tavernas with delicious...
The most picturesque and peaceful part of southern Crete is Loutro. Built in a peaceful and protected bay, it has the distinctive feature of being approachable either by a path or by boat from Sfakia, Sougia or Paleohora. So it follows that there are no cars in Loutro to disturb the peaceful landscape. When the village gets quiet after the...
The southernmost edge of Europe is Gavdos, a beautiful island that still preserves tracts of wild nature, undisturbed by the developmental tendencies of modern man. It features steep rocks with the unique Lighthouse above them on one side, and cedar beaches on the other. The basic settlement is at the Castri where the few residents of Gavdos...