Kissamos

Cretan dances

The dances of Crete are danced by men and women and remind the imposing and dynamic presence of the people of the island. The Cretan dances are divided into two…

Crete Cretography

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…

Chania Caves

Αncient city of Falasarna

Location Western Crete, Gramvousa Peninsula Timeline 4th and 3rd centuries BCE Significance Major trade hub, connected with Alexandria Currency Featured a woman’s…

Chania Archaeological Areas

Falasarna

Location 60 km west of Chania, Crete Beaches Award-winning Pachia Ammos, other smaller beaches to the north and south Activities Windsurfing, water sports Archaeology…

Chania Beaches Towns and villages

Fortress of Gramvousa

The fortress of Gramvousa is on a steep hill of the Imeri Gramvousa Island, opposite the famous Mpalos beach. The building of the fortress started in 1584 by the…

Chania Historical Sites

Mpalos

Location: At the northwestern tip of Crete, between the Gramvousa peninsula and Cape Tigani Access: By boat from Kissamos or via a rugged dirt road from Kaliviani…

Chania Beaches

Chrisoskalitissa monastery

Location 72 km southwest of Chania, overlooking the Libyan Sea Architecture A dazzling white monastery with fortress-like architecture perched on a 35-meter…

Chania Monasteries

Elafonisi

Location 75 km from Chania, 5 km from Chrysoskalitissa Monastery Beaches Crystal-clear waters, white and pink sand, abundant seashells Lagoon Shallow…

Chania Beaches

1. Kasteli Kissamou - Sfinari

The E4 European long distance path of Crete starts from Kasteli Kissamou of the Chania prefecture. The total length of the Kasteli Kissamou-Sfinari route is about…