Greece

Greece Crete Agios Nicolaos

White, sandy beaches with turquoise water, hundreds of islands with little blue houses and windmills, ancient ruins and temples around every corner and delicious and healthy mediterranean cuisine. That's what most people think of when you ask them about Greece.

Well, tho be honest it is true. But there is so much more you can and will experience when making a trip to the South tip of the Balkans peninsula. Greece got it all: Sea and mountains, islands and mainland, a rich cultural heritage and traditions as well as bustling modern cities. And let us not forget that Greece and notably Athens is the craddle of Western & European civilization.

Kydonia - The Ancient City of Chania

Chania, the second biggest city in Crete and most important agglomeration in the West of the island dates back until the neolithic period, about 3400 until 3000 years BCE. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements of Europe.

Projekt Kydonia - The Ancient City of Chania

Archeological Museum of Heraklion

If you are in Heraklion, or even Crete, the archeological museum there is a must. The AMH is one of the greatest museums in all of Greece, second only to the National Archeological Museum in Athens and exhibits the biggest collection of Ancient Minoan artifacts and art. Plan a day for a trip to the Palace of Knossos and a visit to the museum.

Projekt Archeological Museum of Heraklion

Minoan Palace of Knossos

Sir Arthur Evans watched the land he just bought with contentment and before his eyes, his dream of an ancient civilization - way before Classic Greece and even before Homer and the Trojan War, with creatures half bull and alf man, roaming around in labyrinths came to life on the island were Zeus was born. He called them "the Minoans", according to the legendary King Minos.

Projekt Minoan Palace of Knossos

Glyfada Beach

It's not so easy to find sandy beaches on the isle of Korfu, but Glyfada Beach offers everything you might wish for.

Projekt Glyfada Beach

Rethymnon Beach

East of the old town and fortress in Rethymno you will find a long stretch of sandy beaches. Just pass the harbor and continue walking a little longer to find your spot.

Projekt Rethymnon Beach

Damnoni Beach

Another beautiful beach in the South of Crete is Damnoni Beach. And the big plus: You can easily reach the beach by car, unlike most of the other beaches where at least some hiking is involved.

Projekt Damnoni Beach

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