The Minoan Palace at Galatas
The Minoan Palace at Galatas, Arkalochori, Heraklion, Crete
The Palace at Galatas is a Minoan archaeological site 27km south of Heraklion city. It is locatedRead more
Area: Arkalochori, Heraklion
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Psira islet
Psira islet, Sitia, Lasithi
Psira or Pseira is an uninhabited and barren islet opposite the beach of Tholos, at the northeasternRead more
Area: Lasithi prefecture
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Samaria Gorge
Samaria Gorge, Chania, Crete
Samaria Gorge or Samaria or Farangas as locals call it is a National Park of Greece inRead more
Area: Chania prefecture
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The monastery of St. Andrew
The monastery of St. Andrew, Finokalia, Lasithi, Crete
The small church of St. Andrew is located 27km north of Agios Nikolaos town, near the villageRead more
Area: North Lasithi prefecture
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Giali Tzami
Chania Old Town, Crete
Giali Tzami Mosque or Yiali Tzamissi is a fine example of Islamic art of the Renaissance inRead more
Area: Chania Old Town
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Votomos fish farm
Zaros village, south Heraklion
Votomos is a fish farm located in the beautiful surroundings of the mountain village of Zaros aboutRead more
Area: Zaros, south Heraklion
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The monastery of St. George Apanosifis
The Monastery of St. George Apanosifis, Metaxochori, Heraklion
The Monastery of St. George Apanosifis or Epanosifis is located 31km south of Heraklion city, near theRead more
Area: South of Heraklion city
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Ancient Lissos
Ancient Lissos, east Selino, Chania, Crete
Lissos (“Λισσός” in Greek) is an ancient city in south west Crete, in Agios Kirikos area, nearRead more
Area: Near Sougia, Chania
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Knossos Archaeological Site
Knossos Archaeological Site, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Knossos is the site of the most important and better known palace of Minoan civilization. It wasRead more
Area: Near Heraklion city
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The Monastery of Afendis Christos
The Monastery of Afendis Christos, Archanes, Heraklion
The Monastery of Afendis Christos (Lord Christ), was built on the second highest peak of the sacredRead more
Area: Archanes, Heraklion
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Monastery of Panagia Odigitria
Monastery of Panaghia Odigitria, Chania
Moni Gonia Monastery or Monastery of Panagia Odigitria is an orthodox Venetian style monastery located 1 kmRead more
Area: Kolymbari, west Chania
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Aquaworld Aquarium
Aquaworld Aquarium, 7 Filikis Etairias str., Hersonissos, Heraklion
Aquaworld Aquarium and Reptile Rescue Centre in Hersonissos was founded in 1995 with a mission to encourageRead more
Area: Hersonissos, Heraklion
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The Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni
Sitia, north Lasithi
The Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni (i.e. Revealed Virgin Mary) in the prefecture of Lasithi, is about 9kmRead more
Area: Near Sitia, Lasithi
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Phaistos Archaeological Site
Phaistos Archaeological Site, south Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Phaistos (Greek: Φαιστός), also transliterated as Phaestos, Festos and Latin Phaestus, currently refers to a Bronze AgeRead more
Area: South Heraklion
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Itzedin Fortress
Παλαιά ΕΟ Ρεθύμνου Χανίων, Χανιά 730 03, Ελλάδα
Itzedin Fortress is situated between Kalyves and Souda on the hill Kalami, 15km east of Chania. ItRead more
Area: Apokoronas, Chania
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Kournas Lake
Georgioupoli village, Apokoronas, Chania, Crete, Greece
Kournas Lake is the only freshwater lake in Crete. It lies in a small valley among mountainsRead more
Area: Georgioupolis, Chania
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Asomaton Monastery
Asomaton Monastery, Rethymno
The Asomaton monastery is located 32km south east of Rethymno town, in a fertile plain in Amari. The churchRead more
Area: Amari plain, Rethymnon
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Venizelos Tombs
Akrotiri, Chania
At the historical location of Profitis Ilias and one of the most popular spots featuring an uninterruptedRead more
Area: Akrotiri, Chania
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Biotopes Nature Park
Biotopes Nature Park, Kastellakia, Rethymno, Crete, Greece
The Nature Park “BIOTOPES” has the concept of an ecosystem. Rich and wild vegetation already existed onRead more
Area: Near Rethymno town
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The gorge of Richtis
The gorge of Richtis, Exo Mouliana village, north Lasithi, Crete
The unique in Crete gorge of Richtis lies 15km west of Sitia and 54km east of Agios Nikolaos.Read more
Area: Mouliana, east Lasithi
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The Orthodox Cathedral of Chania
The Orthodox Cathedral of Chania - Trimartiri church, Chania, Crete
The Orthodox Cathedral of Chania or church of Trimartiri is situated in Halidon street little before the old Venetian harbourRead more
Area: Chania Old Town
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Kommos Archaeological Site
Kommos Archaeological Site, south Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Kommos (Κομμός in Greek) is an archaeological site in southern Crete. It was a busy port withRead more
Area: Near Phaistos
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The Wooden Sculptures Museum
The Wooden Sculptures Museum, Axos Milopotamou, Rethymno
The Wooden Sculptures Museum is located at the foot of the sacred mountain of Psiloritis and itRead more
Area: Near Anogia, Rethymnon
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The Monastery of Panagia Kroustallenia
The Monastery of Panagia Kroustallenia, Lasithi Plateau, east Crete
The Monastery of Panagia Kroustallenia is built on a lush hill north of Agios Konstantinos village, onRead more
Area: Lasithi Plateau
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Ancient Polyrinia
Ancient Polyrrinia, Kissamos, Chania, Crete
Polyrinia is a traditional mountain village, 7km inland from Kissamos in the prefecture of Chania of Crete.Read more
Area: Kissamos, Chania
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Gouverneto monastery
Gouverneto Monastery, Akrotiri, Chania, Crete, Greece
Gouverneto Monastery or Our Lady of the Angels is a Greek Orthodox monastery in the Akrotiri capeRead more
Area: Akrotiri, Chania
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Recent reviews
Alfa Restaurant by Isabella Anand
The Alpha Cafe and charming host Lucky, is one of my favourite places to visit on the beautiful island of Crete. My mother Audrey, always visits Lucky when in Crete. Can't wait to visit next year!
Vet clinic – Pet shop by Antigoni Skoularikou
The bigger vet which we have seen in Athens and Crete! Is well equipped and the doctor's TOP!!! Who can definitely make a visit!
Vet clinic – Pet shop by Kinstantinos Liontas
Top veterinarian. He serves us directly, and in the best way. He knows very well what he does. Thank you again mr. Giannis
Vet clinic – Pet shop by Majken Pantelidou
Janis is an amazing vet and I admire him for his thinking out of the box. He takes so good care of the animals and the owners. And his humor is crazy, soo so funny.
Alfa Restaurant by Philip Campion
Sublime place....and idyllic spot, great host, informant and entertainer in Lucky. I discovered this for my last three days of a trekking holiday in April 2016, returned in October and brought a family group for a great week at the end of April 2017. i'll be back....