Top Tourist Attractions in Decentralized Administration of Crete
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Knossos
Knossos is a Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete. The site was a major center of the Minoan civilization and is known for its…
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Koules
The Koules or Castello a Mare is a fortress located at the entrance of the old port of Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
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Psychron cave;Psychron Cave, Cave of Zeus
Psychro Cave is an ancient Minoan sacred cave in Lasithi plateau in the Lasithi district of eastern Crete.
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Kourna Lake
Lake Kournas is a lake on the island of Crete, Greece, near the village of Kournas.
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Municipal Market of Chania
Over one hundred years of tradition, the amazing atmosphere and the fresh local products - these are the reasons to come here.
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Fortezza Fortress
The Fortezza is the citadel of the city of Rethymno in Crete, Greece. It was built by the Venetians in the 16th century, and was captured by…
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Matala Tombs
Matala is a village located 75 km south-west of Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
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Palace of Phaistos
Phaistos, also transliterated as Phaestos, Festos and Latin Phaestus, is a Bronze Age archaeological site at modern Faistos, a municipality…
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Palm Beach Vai
Vai or more accurately Vaï, Greek for "palm," is a region of east Crete between Cape Sidero and Cape Plaka, just south of the site of…
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Gournia
Gournia is the site of a Minoan palace complex on the island of Crete, Greece, excavated in the early 20th century by the American…
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Napoleon's house
It is said that when Napoleon stopped here on his way to Egypt for one night only. The family never knew who they hosted until he left.
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Cretan Olive Oil Farm
A great chance to learn all about various Cretan crafts in a refreshing environment - and perhaps even take some home.
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Botanical Park Of Crete
Take a walk on the foothils on the nearby mountain and discover the amazing flora of Crete. There is a lot to see, from trees to flowers.
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Kazarma fortress
The mighty Venetian fortress looms over a lovely seaside town with plenty of character. A very nice place to visit.
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Sarakina Gorge
The Sarakina Gorge is a canyon in the southeastern part of Crete, Greece.
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Etz Hayyim Synagogue
The Etz Hayyim Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish synagogue in Chania on the Greek island of Crete.
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Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is a single-engine, supersonic interceptor aircraft which was extensively deployed as a fighter-bomber…
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Extreme points of Europe
This is a list of the extreme points of Europe: the geographical points that are higher or farther north, south, east or west than any…
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Nekropole of Phourni
Phourni is the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan cemetery in Crete, established in 2400 BC and lasted until 1200 BC.
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Tours & Activities
Bestseller 4.6 (417) Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour
Bestseller 4.5 (297) From Heraklion: Chania Town, Kournas Lake, and Rethymno Tour
Bestseller 4.4 (412) Crete: Chania, Lake Kournas and Rethymno Tour
Bestseller 4.6 (335) Heraklion: Matala Beach, Hippie Caves & Odigitria Monastery
Bestseller 4.1 (148) From Heraklion: Day Trip to Matala Hippie Beach and Caves
Bestseller 4.7 (392) From Rethymno: Spili, Agia Galini, and Matala Tour
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