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As the biggest island of Greece, Crete is nearly a country of its own – and for many years, this was actually the case. Though it is no longer an independent entity, visitors can easily discern a strong, singular Cretan identity – and the same can be said about its cuisine, with plenty of local foods to discover in each region across the island. Though choosing 10 items to try when in Crete is a rather Herculean task given its diverse gastronomy, here is our top selection of must-eat options on this storied Greek... Διαβάστε περισσότερα

The exotic beach of Falassarna is located 59km west of Chania city and almost 17km west of Kissamos, at the western base of Cape Gramvousa. At the northern end of the beach there are the ruins of the ancient Grecoroman city of Falassarna.

Falassarna bay is one of the most famous beaches in Greece, which has been awarded as the best beach of Crete and voted as one of the 10 best beaches in Europe in the past. Falasarna spans a large area and consists actually of five consecutive beaches, with the two most central being the most... Διαβάστε περισσότερα

Phaistos (GR: Φαιστός – also spelled : Phaestos, Phaestus, Faistos, Festus and Festos) was one of the most important centres of Minoan civilization, and the most wealthy and powerful city in southern Crete. It was inhabited from the Neolithic period until the foundation and development of the Minoan palaces in the 15th century B.C.
The Minoan city covered a considerable area around the palatial centre. After the destruction of the palace in the 15th century, the city continued to be inhabited in the Mycenaean and Geometric periods, that is,... Διαβάστε περισσότερα