Knossos is the most famous Minoan Palace of Crete and is located only 5 km southeast of Heraklion in the valley of the river Kairatos. During the Minoan times, the river Kairatos flowed all year around and the area around Knossos was covered in oaks and cypress trees. Nowadays, the majority of the trees are olive oils.

Matala is located 68 km southwest of Heraklion on the boarders of the plain Messara and the Asterousia mountains. Matala is famous mostly because of the hippies that used to live there during the ‘70s in the man-made caves varved out of the rock thousands of years ago.

Malia is only 37 km east of the city of Heraklion towards to Agios Nikolaos. In the past, Malia was known for producing delicious potatoes but nowadays it is best known as a top holiday destination in Heraklion. In Malia, you can find many large hotels (most of them with the option of all-inclusive), many taverns and bars.

Agia Pelagia is a small coastal town with a famous beach and it is ideal for those who wish to relax. It is only 20 km west of Heraklion and the route until you reach the beach is amazing and looks like a postcard.

Koules, is a Venetian dominant fortress that dominates the entrance of the Venetian harbour of Crete. During the Venetian times it was known as the “Sea Fortress” but today it is known but its Turkish name. It is one of the most important and most visited symbols of Crete. The massive fortress consists of two storeys that used to guard the entry of the port.

Ammoudara in Heraklion Crete is one of the most popular beaches of the north coast, only 5 km west of Heraklion. It is ideal for those who wish to enjoy the sun and the beach. The area is designed with the tourists in mind therefore there are many roadside hotels, apartments, taverns, bars, cafeterias and even some bars.

Stalis is located 30 km east of Heraklion right between Hersonissos and Malia. During the ‘80s the tourism grew dramatically in Stalis, leading to the development of many big hotels and amenities like taverns, beach bars and restaurants. Until then it was just the beach that that the inhabitants of the near villages used to spend their holidays.

Hersonissos is only 26 km east of Heraklion and it is located between Anissaras and Stalis. Hersonissos is a famous tourist location because of all big hotels, bars and intense night life it offers. It is a top destination for young guests and those who enjoy parties until the dawn. Also, there are plenty of shops where guests can purchase souvenirs, clothes and everything else they might need during their holidays in Crete.

Georgioupolis is a small seaside in the border of between Chania and Rethymno but it belongs in the prefecture of Chania. The area around Georgioupolis is called Apokoronas and has many small picturesque villages and verdant landscapes. One of the highlights of Georgioupolis is the river Almyros. Just before it reaches the sea of Georgioupolis, it forms a little lake that it houses many animals and especially birds.

Sfakia is the most southern part of Crete and Europe and belongs to the prefecture of Chania. Everyone that visits Sfakia is amazed by the natural beauty of this town. It is a place of complete relaxation and tranquility. Instead of a noisy town you can expect to find small coves, crystal clear water in sweet water beaches, gorges and exquisite food.

Palaiochora is located 77 km south of Chania. The town is built on a long and narrow peninsula that stretches into the Libyan Sea, that is the reason why Palaiochora is called “The bride of the Libyan Sea”.

Kissamos (also Kastelli Kissamou) is a small town 37 km away from Chania and lies between the two large peninsulas of the western Crete (Gramvousa and Rodopou).

Elos is a traditional village located 60 km southwest of Chania on the way to the Monastery of Chrissoskalitissa and to the sandy beach of Elafonissi. In the village visitors can find the remains of a large old mill and the Byzantine church of Agios Ioannis.

Souda is located just 6 km from Chania and south of the Akrotiri peninsula. Although the north coast within the bay is prohibited to be approached by ships and boats due to the fact that it is a military territory, the southwestern part of the bay is a very busy an beautiful port.

Falasarna is a very famous and beautiful beach located only 16 km west of Kastelli and 59 km west of Chania. It is known for the excellent sandy beach and the crystal clear waters.

Plakias is a small village 30 km south of Rethymnon and is one of the most popular places to visit in Rethymnon. It is located between two gorges, Selia and Kourtaliotiko and offers a gorgeous beach at the end of a crescent bay where you can relax and enjoy the sun. Although it is a very busy destination there are many small and quiet hotels where someone can spend the night.

Kournas lake is located at the boundaries of Chania and Rethymnon and is a very popular destination since every year it attracts thousands of visitors. It is the only lake in Crete that has fresh water and in the antiquity it was known as Korisia. You can either visit it for an afternoon walk or even spend the day there.

Anogia is one of the most famous villages in Crete and is located in Rethymno. It stands at an altitude of 750 metres on the mountain of Psiloritis which is the highest mountain of Crete.

Argiroupolis is a traditional and picturesque village just 21 km west of Rethymnon. It is built between two rivers, “Mousselas” and “Petres” and on the site of ancient Lappa. The place is truly magical since it is full of trees, wild plants and exotic waterfalls.

Bali is located in a large gulf between Heraklion (43 km west of Heraklion) and Rethymno (30 km east of Rethymno). Bali has four sandy beaches that are formed in sandy coves and is ideal for families since it is very organized area with all the necessary amenities.

Preveli is located 35 km south of Rethymno and just 10km east of Plakias. The famous beach of Preveli with the palm-groves is located at the exit of the Kourtaliotikos Gorge where the Great River is flowing.

The name of Triopetra means “Three Rocks” and comes from the three stones that emerge through the sea in this wonderful beach. It is located 52 km south of Rethymno kai 13k southeast of the village Akoumia.

Elounda, located in the Mirabello Bay, used to be one of the most picturesque villages in Crete. It is located in the Mirabello Bay and used to be a fishing village.

Ierapetra is the largest city of Lassithi and is located 35km south of Agios Nikolaos. Ierapetra is really famous for having the highest average of sunny days and the highest temperatures among the other cities of Crete.

Sitia is a small market city in Lasithi that is laid out in a horseshoe shape and it is perfect for those who wish to relax in a peaceful and quiet place.

Makry Gialos is located 58km southeast of Agios Nikolaos and 23km east of Ierapetra. Until the 50’s it used to be a just a humble harbour with no roads! Nowadays it has become one of the largest tourist destinations in the region.

Zakros is a beautiful place where you can find not only an extraordinary bay, a Minoan Palace and a spectacular gorge, but also one of a kind sunrises, sunsets and exceptionally good food.

Kritsa is a mountain village in the east of the island of Crete in Lasithi and is located only 10km from Agios Nikolaos. It is a truly traditional village built amphitheatrically on a rock hill and is one of the most picturesque towns in the island of Crete. The Cretan customs and traditions remain intact.

Psychro is a mountain village of 858 meters altitude in Oropedio Lasithiou in Crete. Psychro is about 45 km west of Agios Nikolaos. It is mostly known for its cave, the Diktaion Antron or Diktaion Cave.

Agios Nikolaos is a really unique city, different than the other big cities of Crete. It is really quiet and ideal for those who wish to relax away from the noise city centers.

Knossos is the most famous Minoan Palace of Crete and is located only 5 km southeast of Heraklion in the valley of the river Kairatos. During the Minoan times, the river Kairatos flowed all year around and the area around Knossos was covered in oaks and cypress trees. Nowadays, the majority of the trees are olive oils.

Matala is located 68 km southwest of Heraklion on the boarders of the plain Messara and the Asterousia mountains. Matala is famous mostly because of the hippies that used to live there during the ‘70s in the man-made caves varved out of the rock thousands of years ago.

Malia is only 37 km east of the city of Heraklion towards to Agios Nikolaos. In the past, Malia was known for producing delicious potatoes but nowadays it is best known as a top holiday destination in Heraklion. In Malia, you can find many large hotels (most of them with the option of all-inclusive), many taverns and bars.

Agia Pelagia is a small coastal town with a famous beach and it is ideal for those who wish to relax. It is only 20 km west of Heraklion and the route until you reach the beach is amazing and looks like a postcard.

Koules, is a Venetian dominant fortress that dominates the entrance of the Venetian harbour of Crete. During the Venetian times it was known as the “Sea Fortress” but today it is known but its Turkish name. It is one of the most important and most visited symbols of Crete. The massive fortress consists of two storeys that used to guard the entry of the port.

Ammoudara in Heraklion Crete is one of the most popular beaches of the north coast, only 5 km west of Heraklion. It is ideal for those who wish to enjoy the sun and the beach. The area is designed with the tourists in mind therefore there are many roadside hotels, apartments, taverns, bars, cafeterias and even some bars.

Stalis is located 30 km east of Heraklion right between Hersonissos and Malia. During the ‘80s the tourism grew dramatically in Stalis, leading to the development of many big hotels and amenities like taverns, beach bars and restaurants. Until then it was just the beach that that the inhabitants of the near villages used to spend their holidays.

Hersonissos is only 26 km east of Heraklion and it is located between Anissaras and Stalis. Hersonissos is a famous tourist location because of all big hotels, bars and intense night life it offers. It is a top destination for young guests and those who enjoy parties until the dawn. Also, there are plenty of shops where guests can purchase souvenirs, clothes and everything else they might need during their holidays in Crete.

Georgioupolis is a small seaside in the border of between Chania and Rethymno but it belongs in the prefecture of Chania. The area around Georgioupolis is called Apokoronas and has many small picturesque villages and verdant landscapes. One of the highlights of Georgioupolis is the river Almyros. Just before it reaches the sea of Georgioupolis, it forms a little lake that it houses many animals and especially birds.

Sfakia is the most southern part of Crete and Europe and belongs to the prefecture of Chania. Everyone that visits Sfakia is amazed by the natural beauty of this town. It is a place of complete relaxation and tranquility. Instead of a noisy town you can expect to find small coves, crystal clear water in sweet water beaches, gorges and exquisite food.

Palaiochora is located 77 km south of Chania. The town is built on a long and narrow peninsula that stretches into the Libyan Sea, that is the reason why Palaiochora is called “The bride of the Libyan Sea”.

Kissamos (also Kastelli Kissamou) is a small town 37 km away from Chania and lies between the two large peninsulas of the western Crete (Gramvousa and Rodopou).

Elos is a traditional village located 60 km southwest of Chania on the way to the Monastery of Chrissoskalitissa and to the sandy beach of Elafonissi. In the village visitors can find the remains of a large old mill and the Byzantine church of Agios Ioannis.

Souda is located just 6 km from Chania and south of the Akrotiri peninsula. Although the north coast within the bay is prohibited to be approached by ships and boats due to the fact that it is a military territory, the southwestern part of the bay is a very busy an beautiful port.

Falasarna is a very famous and beautiful beach located only 16 km west of Kastelli and 59 km west of Chania. It is known for the excellent sandy beach and the crystal clear waters.

Plakias is a small village 30 km south of Rethymnon and is one of the most popular places to visit in Rethymnon. It is located between two gorges, Selia and Kourtaliotiko and offers a gorgeous beach at the end of a crescent bay where you can relax and enjoy the sun. Although it is a very busy destination there are many small and quiet hotels where someone can spend the night.

Kournas lake is located at the boundaries of Chania and Rethymnon and is a very popular destination since every year it attracts thousands of visitors. It is the only lake in Crete that has fresh water and in the antiquity it was known as Korisia. You can either visit it for an afternoon walk or even spend the day there.

Anogia is one of the most famous villages in Crete and is located in Rethymno. It stands at an altitude of 750 metres on the mountain of Psiloritis which is the highest mountain of Crete.

Argiroupolis is a traditional and picturesque village just 21 km west of Rethymnon. It is built between two rivers, “Mousselas” and “Petres” and on the site of ancient Lappa. The place is truly magical since it is full of trees, wild plants and exotic waterfalls.

Bali is located in a large gulf between Heraklion (43 km west of Heraklion) and Rethymno (30 km east of Rethymno). Bali has four sandy beaches that are formed in sandy coves and is ideal for families since it is very organized area with all the necessary amenities.

Preveli is located 35 km south of Rethymno and just 10km east of Plakias. The famous beach of Preveli with the palm-groves is located at the exit of the Kourtaliotikos Gorge where the Great River is flowing.

The name of Triopetra means “Three Rocks” and comes from the three stones that emerge through the sea in this wonderful beach. It is located 52 km south of Rethymno kai 13k southeast of the village Akoumia.

Elounda, located in the Mirabello Bay, used to be one of the most picturesque villages in Crete. It is located in the Mirabello Bay and used to be a fishing village.

Ierapetra is the largest city of Lassithi and is located 35km south of Agios Nikolaos. Ierapetra is really famous for having the highest average of sunny days and the highest temperatures among the other cities of Crete.

Sitia is a small market city in Lasithi that is laid out in a horseshoe shape and it is perfect for those who wish to relax in a peaceful and quiet place.

Makry Gialos is located 58km southeast of Agios Nikolaos and 23km east of Ierapetra. Until the 50’s it used to be a just a humble harbour with no roads! Nowadays it has become one of the largest tourist destinations in the region.

Zakros is a beautiful place where you can find not only an extraordinary bay, a Minoan Palace and a spectacular gorge, but also one of a kind sunrises, sunsets and exceptionally good food.

Kritsa is a mountain village in the east of the island of Crete in Lasithi and is located only 10km from Agios Nikolaos. It is a truly traditional village built amphitheatrically on a rock hill and is one of the most picturesque towns in the island of Crete. The Cretan customs and traditions remain intact.

Psychro is a mountain village of 858 meters altitude in Oropedio Lasithiou in Crete. Psychro is about 45 km west of Agios Nikolaos. It is mostly known for its cave, the Diktaion Antron or Diktaion Cave.

Agios Nikolaos is a really unique city, different than the other big cities of Crete. It is really quiet and ideal for those who wish to relax away from the noise city centers.