Potamon dam
Location Rethymno, 25 km from Rethymno and 95 km from Heraklion Ecological Significance One of the most important wetlands in the southeastern Mediterranean…
The myth of Neraidospilios
Neraidospilios is 20km south of Heraklion, in the green gorge of Astraki. According to the legend, in the Fairy Cave of Astrakas located in the gorge of Karteros,…
Heraklion Lakes Hiking
Lakes of Gergeri
The two lakes of the area are about 1 kilometer from Gergeri on a hill with a wonderful view. The one is a man-made water reservoir lake and the other a small,…
Heraklion Lakes
Lake of Damania
The lake of Damania is near the Damania settlement, in Archanes-Asterousia municipality and the prefecture of Heraclion. The dam gives the landscape an extra touch…
Heraklion Lakes
Cave of Agia Sophia
Location: 50 km from Chania in the village of Topolia Chapel of Agia Sophia Inside the cave is a charming chapel dedicated to Saint Sophia Natural Decor: The…
