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Of Interest on Crete
Frangokastello Castle
The phenomenon of the ghosts is said to occur at the Venetian Castle of Frangokastello. The ghosts are the unredeemed souls of dead Cretan soldiers who died on May 18, 1828, during an attack by the Turks led by the infamous Mustafa Bey...
Minoan Palace of Knossos
The Palace of Knossos is a few kilometers south of Iraklion and easily accessable, but should be seen as early as possible or in the off-season. The ruins are extensive and facinating and should be enjoyed at a time when you are not suffering from the heat or crowds ...
Samaria Gorge
To go to Crete without going through Samaria Gorge would be a missed opportunity for an incredible experience, providing you are physically strong enough to walk through rugged terrain for 15 kilometers. This part of the trip should be done before renting a car ...
Theseus and the Minotaur
I first fell in love with Greece when I learned that the labyrinth in the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, referred to the very real Palace of Knossos in Crete. From then on, the stories took on a whole new meaning and opened a world into a fabulous and mysterious past...
Manousakis Winery in Crete
All the best that represents Crete and the Cretan people comes together at a crossroads of sorts in Chania where certain mortals have fallen under a seductive spell because they share common passions. They love the ancient land—a landscape of rugged, rocky, defiant hills...
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