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The archaeological site of Malia lies close to the north coast of Crete, about 3km east of Malia, beside the wetland and...
29/10/2026

The archaeological site of Malia lies close to the north coast of Crete, about 3km east of Malia, beside the wetland and beach of Potamos. An important Minoan city developed here around the third-largest palatial complex on the island.
The palatial centre of Malia is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the serial property “Minoan Palatial Centres”, together with Knossos, Phaistos, Zakros, Zominthos and Kydonia.
The ancient name of the Minoan city at Malia remains unknown. Several identifications with cities mentioned in ancient written sources have been proposed, but none has been confirmed with certainty.
A later mythological tradition associated the area with Sarpedon, brother of Minos and son of Zeus and Europa. According to the myth, Sarpedon was expelled by Minos and took refuge in Lycia in Asia Minor. His connection with the Palace of Malia belongs to tradition and is not confirmed by inscriptions from the site.
The Minoan city and palace
The area of Malia was inhabited from the Prepalatial period. The first great palace was built around 1900 BC and destroyed around 1700 BC. A new palatial complex was then constructed over the earlier remains and forms the principal structure visible today.
The New Palace covered approximately 7,500 square metres. It was arranged around a large rectangular central court and consisted of four main wings. An organised but relatively dispersed town extended around it, with neighbourhoods, streets, large houses, workshops and cemeteries.
The palace contained administrative and religious areas, magazines, workshops, assembly halls, residential spaces and sophisticated water-management installations. The large magazines with their storage jars demonstrate the collection and redistribution of agricultural products, while the workshops provide evidence of organised craft production.
The palace was destroyed around 1450 BC, during the period when many Minoan centres across Crete came to an end. Unlike Knossos, Malia was not reoccupied as a palatial centre. Its abandonment helped preserve its ground plan and much of its architecture without extensive later construction.
The excavations
During the late 19th century, the area west of the palace attracted treasure hunters after small gold objects were discovered there. The location became known as Chrysolakkos, meaning “gold pit”. Uncontrolled digging caused the loss of valuable archaeological information and an unknown number of objects.
The first systematic excavation of the palace was carried out in 1915 by the archaeologist Joseph Hatzidakis. From the early 1920s onward, research was undertaken by the French School at Athens, which continues to study the city, palace and cemeteries of Malia.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Malia Palace cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/history-of-crete/archaeological-sites-in-crete/minoan-times-palaces-and-sites/malia-minoan-palace


Today, October 28th, Greece stands united to celebrate Ochi Day (Oxi Day)—a national holiday with a profound historical ...
28/10/2026

Today, October 28th, Greece stands united to celebrate Ochi Day (Oxi Day)—a national holiday with a profound historical meaning. 🏛️📜
In the early morning hours of October 28, 1940, Greece was given an ultimatum: hand over strategic locations to the Italian army, or face war. The answer was an unconditional "No". This 'No' was fiercely backed by the entire population, showing the world the true power of unity and courage.
Ochi Day is much more than just a day off with beautiful parades. It is an annual reminder of the fight for freedom, human dignity, and the refusal to bow down to oppression.
Xronia Polla, Greece! 🇬🇷❤️

Omalos is located 38km south of Chania at an altitude ranging from 1,040 to 1,250 meters, surrounded by the high peaks o...
27/10/2026

Omalos is located 38km south of Chania at an altitude ranging from 1,040 to 1,250 meters, surrounded by the high peaks of the White Mountains. The plateau is particularly beautiful in the winter, when it is frequently covered by snow. At older times, the plateau of Omalos was the shelter of the locals and the base of rebels during the two and a half centuries of the Turkish occupation, but also during all other wars against invaders. Moreover, locals grew grain and potatoes and there were many shepherd huts and "mitata" (cheese-dairies) where the marvelous cheese of the area was produced. During the German occupation in the Second World War, a small airport was also operating in Omalos for a short time.
Today, Omalos, and specifically Xiloskalo (1250m), is the starting point for the thousands of visitors of the famous 18km long Samaria Gorge. In Xyloskalo you’ll see the forest guard kiosk and the information center (museum like) about the White Mountains and the National Park of Samaria.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Omalos Plateau cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/plateaus-and-planes/omalos-plateau-chania

Castel del Corner or fort Paleochora is located on the hill Kastelos south of the village Katalagari, province Pediada, ...
26/10/2026

Castel del Corner or fort Paleochora is located on the hill Kastelos south of the village Katalagari, province Pediada, at an area full of olive trees and vineyards. According to tradition, it was built by the Byzantine emperor Nicephorus Phocas after the liberation of Crete by the Arabs in 961 AD. During the Venetian rule, the castle belonged to the Venetian family of Cornaro (Corner) and controlled their feud land. Almost nothing survives today, except a part of the enclosure and the foundations of the buildings.
A few meters to the west there are many w**e presses, carved into the soft limestone, which were possibly used since the Minoan Era. During the Venetian rule, like many places in Crete, this placed produced large quantities of the w**e variety Malvasia, one of the most famous w**es in the Medieval Europe.
Just off the courtyard there is the small church of the Life-Giving Spring (Zoodohos Pigi), with murals preserved in very poor condition. A similar fortress with w**e presses and a temple dedicated to Life Giving Spring is the fortress Melissa near the village Agios Thomas.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Castel del Corner cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/history-of-crete/forts-and-castles-on-crete/castel-del-corner-kornaros-fort-katalagari

The monastery of Kera Eleoussa is located next to the village Voritsio and belongs to the monastery of Agarathos. The mo...
25/10/2026

The monastery of Kera Eleoussa is located next to the village Voritsio and belongs to the monastery of Agarathos. The monastery is built on a hill at three different levels, because of the slope.
It is a Venetian monastery with fortress architecture, with its embrasures having survived. The main gate with its triangular pediment leads to a small courtyard where you meet the stable and the pantry. From there, a staircase leads to the central courtyard, surrounded by the monks' cells, an olive oil mill and the w**e press. There is also a second gate on the south side, leading to the village Charaso.
The main church of the monastery was built on an older temple, as proved by a stone pillar in the courtyard. Inside the church there are two tombs of monks and another at the entrance of the temple. At the entrance of the church there was a marble reservoir, part of which is exposed today in the museum of St. Catherine (in Heraklion).
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Monastery of Kera Eleousa cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/religious-monuments-on-crete/monasteries-in-crete/monastery-of-kera-eleousa

The beach of Agiannis or Agios Ioannis (i.e. Saint John) in Gavdos island is located 4km west of Sarakiniko beach. You c...
23/10/2026

The beach of Agiannis or Agios Ioannis (i.e. Saint John) in Gavdos island is located 4km west of Sarakiniko beach. You can reach it either by bus starting from Karave (the harbor of Gavdos), or by walking about one hour from Sarakiniko. The beauty of the beach and the surrounding region cannot be reflected within the lines of this text. It is not surprising that the Discovery Channel has ranked Agiannis as the second best beach in the world after one beach in Hawaii. Indeed, Agiannis is a stunning secluded sandy beach, in a wild African-looking landscape.
There are only sand dunes, beautiful rocks, pines and junipers around. The beach is not organized, but there is a small tavern - mini market nearby. The sea is shallow and the water is incredibly clear. Certainly, a visit will convince you that this wonderful place is one of the most beautiful in the globe. Of course, naturism in such a peaceful place is allowed but you will be less exposed in the neighboring beach of Lavrakas. You can also camp here, provided that you respect the fragile environment and the protected junipers.
The beach of Agios Ioannis is named after the chapel of St. John. Around the church and the hill of the area, ruins of ancient buildings and carved tanks have been extracted. On the beach, there are remains of a Roman building. North and west of the beach there is the beautiful juniper-wood, called Kedrodasos, which is of great ecological significance. North of the cedarwood, as locals mistakenly call, there is a Hellenistic cemetery, which has been designated as an archaeological site. There are have been found 20 carved graves, unfortunately all plundered and looted.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Agiannis beach cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/sea-tourism/west-crete-beaches/gavdos-beaches/agiannis-beach-gavdos

Souda is located 41km southwest of Rethymno city, just 3km east of the resort of Plakias. Don’t confuse it with the Soud...
22/10/2026

Souda is located 41km southwest of Rethymno city, just 3km east of the resort of Plakias. Don’t confuse it with the Souda Bay, the natural port of Chania city. It is actually the last beach of the beachfront of Plakias, called Yialia, which starts at Shinaria, several kilometers away. Souda is located at the exit of a small green valley that is run by the small river Finikas, which has water all year round. Along the river and in several places of the area, there are colonies of the native Cretan palm trees of Theophrastus, making Souda one of the most important reserves for the species.
In front of this magnificent scenery, a beautiful beach with sand is stretched, loved by all visitors. This love often turns to hatred, when the north winds blowing in the area raise the sand and sandblast the swimmers. Today’s landscape does not remind anything of the secluded paradise of 90s, when a narrow dirt track lead here, running along a rocky shore and you could find only a few nudists on the beach. The nudists insist on coming, but do not feel as comfortable as before. Today the road is paved and the beach is organized. There are umbrellas and showers, while the area has several taverns and rooms. The beach sides are rocky, being ideal for fishing and snorkeling. Above the rocks of the east side, on the main road, there are several benches overlooking the South Cretan Sea.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Souda beach cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/sea-tourism/central-crete-beaches-rethymnon/souda-beach-plakias

Ligaria is located 21km north west of Heraklion and 1km east of Agia Pelagia. The Bay of Ligaria is enclosed and well pr...
21/10/2026

Ligaria is located 21km north west of Heraklion and 1km east of Agia Pelagia. The Bay of Ligaria is enclosed and well protected from the frequent northwest winds blowing in the region. Nearby survives the church of Panagia, that served as the monastery Panagia Ligariani in the past. The region gets its name after the monastery, which in turn gets its name from the beautiful plant “osier” (ligaria in Greek), with the flexible stems and the beautiful flowers, which abounds in the area.
The beach is very beautiful with coarse sand and turquoise calm water, while the small boats create magic scenery. The east part is less protected from the waves and gathers more dirt. Instead, if you go to the west, the water is usually cleaner and sea is flat. Smooth rocks are just near the shore, in the water, except from the west part of Ligaria, where there are some small parts with sand. It is very well organized with umbrellas, sunbeds, water sports, a diving school, beach bars, restaurants and rooms. Especially on weekends, hundreds of locals visit Ligaria; finding a parking place is very difficult then.
If you walk in the path that ascends on the west end of the beach and heads northeast, you will reach the top of the cape that protects Ligaria. Just beside this cape there is a secret tiny beach, Parasfougario with sand and pebbles, but open to the wind. There is a stone path that starts from a house on the edge of the cliff and heads to the beach, but access is not allowed as it's a private property.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Ligaria beach cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/sea-tourism/central-crete-beaches-heraklion/ligaria-beach-agia-pelagia

Agia Fotia Beach is located 45km southeast of Agios Nikolaos and 12km east of Ierapetra. It is a small bay formed at the...
19/10/2026

Agia Fotia Beach is located 45km southeast of Agios Nikolaos and 12km east of Ierapetra. It is a small bay formed at the mouth of a stream that descends from the mountain of Thripti. The settlement takes its name after the local Church of Agia Fotini (or Agia Fotia). The stream is hidden in huge plane trees, while the bay is surrounded by conglomerate cliffs that create a magic scenery.
The beach is very famous and popular with the residents of Ierapetra City. The beach has coarse grayish sand and crystal clear calm water. It's well organized and there are, beach bars, taverns, and hotels around. You can find shade under the tamarisk trees of the beach. In recent years, beach volley tournaments are being organized every year at the local court.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Agia Fotia beach cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/sea-tourism/east-crete-beaches-lassithi/agia-fotia-beach-ferma

The monastery of Panagia Spiliotissa is located 22km south of Heraklion, between the villages Houdetsi and Agios Vasilio...
18/10/2026

The monastery of Panagia Spiliotissa is located 22km south of Heraklion, between the villages Houdetsi and Agios Vasilios. It is hidden in the sides of the lush green Spiliotissa canyon. It can be easily accessed by walking on a green path, 500m long, from Houdetsi. Along this path you will see the Byzantine churches of St. John and Anthony, and two old water mills.
The temple is built inside the rock and is dedicated to the Assumption (celebrates on August 15). According to one version, it was firstly founded in about 1000AD, but the dominant option is that the monastery was founded in the early 17th century. Alternatively, the church might was built in the 11th century, but it much later operated as a monastery. The foundation of the church is linked to the finding of the icon of Panagia (Virgin Mary) in the cave, where the temple is currently built.
Later the monastery became a dependency of Sinai St. Catherine monastery, where it belongs even today. The monastery was originally male, but it now operates as a small nunnery.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Panagia Spiliotissa Monastery in Houdetsi cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/religious-monuments-on-crete/monasteries-in-crete/panagia-spiliotissa-monastery-in-houdetsi

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