The centre of Minoan civilisation and capital of Minoan Crete lay 5km south of Heraklion. Knossos flourished for approximately two thousand years.

Preveli Beach is one of the most famous beaches of Crete and all over the world !!! 

The Fortezza (Italian word) is the citadel of the city of Rethymno in Crete, Greece. Venetians built them in 16th century, but Ottoman captured it  in 1646.

Matala in Crete is a seafront village that became famous during the 60’s when young people (Hippies) from all over the world gathered to celebrate world peace, freedom and human rights.

 The Arkadi Monastery is located in the southeast  Rethymno and it is the most well known historical monument in Crete.