What to see in Crete. Where to go in Crete?

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Palace of Knossos

An amazing palace, which is almost 5 thousand years old, is located 5 kilometers from the city of Heraklion. During archaeological excavations, which began in 1900 by the English archaeologist Arthur Evans, a whole ensemble of monuments was found: a palace, villas, paved roads, colonnades. The excavations lasted for 35 years. During the excursion, tourists will have the opportunity to walk independently around Heraklion to appreciate the architectural monuments of the Venetian period.

The Palace of Knossos

Gramvousa

One of the most interesting places in Crete, where the Venetian fortress is located , which was built in the 16th century. The fortress stands on a high hill, which is 140 meters high. Unfortunately, only ruins remained from the fortress, but during the Turkish occupation, thanks to Gramvousa, thousands of Cretans' lives were saved. Since the island is the most extreme northwestern point of Crete, it is from this side that the Turks could not reach the island. As soon as a ship appeared on the horizon, the defenders of Crete were alerted here by signal lights. The island is also known as a haven for Mediterranean pirates who were expelled here in the 30s of the 19th century.

The excursion goes as follows: the ship from Castelli goes towards Gramvousa for 1-1.5 hours. A stop at Gramvousa includes: inspection of the island and the fortress. swimming, lunch on the ship. Then the ship goes to Ballos Bay.

Santorini Island

The only island in Europe formed by a volcanic eruption. The harsh and gloomy beauty of the landscape with solidified lava rocks reflects all the greatness of nature. The place amazes with its unusual beauty, it seems as if you are in the depths of centuries, to the beginning of all times ...

But Santorini is not only rocks and lava. These are also masterfully built churches on sharp cliffs, narrow streets that take you far back in time to lost civilizations.

Santorini

Spinalonga Island

The most popular excursion among tourists in eastern Crete. The tour starts from the village of Elounda, from where you will be taken by boat with a guide to the island of Spinalonga. On the island, you can see a Venetian fortress built in 1579. After visiting the fortress on the same boat, you will go to the opposite island, where you will be offered a picnic and you can swim in the clear waters of the Mirabello Bay. The end of the excursion will be a visit to the town of Agios Nikolaos, where Lake Vouliagmeni or ("The Sunken") is located. The lake is the hallmark of the city, according to myths, the goddess Athena herself bathed in this lake. Here you can walk around the city, shop or just have a cup of coffee.

built in 1579. After visiting the fortress on the same boat, you will go to the opposite island, where you will be offered a picnic and you can swim in the clear waters of Mirabello Bay. The end of the excursion will be a visit to the town of Agios Nikolaos, where the lake Vouliagmeni or ("The Sunken") is located. The lake is the hallmark of the city, according to myths, the goddess Athena herself bathed in this lake. Here you can walk around the city, shop or just have a cup of coffee.

built in 1579. After visiting the fortress on the same boat, you will go to the opposite island, where you will be offered a picnic and you can swim in the clear waters of Mirabello Bay. The end of the excursion will be a visit to the town of Agios Nikolaos, where the lake Vouliagmeni or ("The Sunken") is located. The lake is the hallmark of the city, according to myths, the goddess Athena herself bathed in this lake. Here you can walk around the city, shop or just have a cup of coffee.

according to myths, the goddess Athena herself bathed in this lake. Here you can walk around the city, shop or just have a cup of coffee.

according to myths, the goddess Athena herself bathed in this lake. Here you can walk around the city, shop or just have a cup of coffee.