The Archaeological Museum of Chania is well worth a short visit. Situated in what was a Franciscan Monastery, the collection may not be as impressive as that of Heraklion Archaeological Museum, but s...
Central Chania is a fascinating mix of Venetian buildings, some with Turkish additions. One could easily spend half a day wandering through the maze of narrow streets in the centre of Chania, m...
Chania Harbour is divided in two parts. The main part of the harbour is lined with Chania’s most popular cafés and restaurants, while the less visited part is filled with fishing boats ...
Chania Indoor Market is housed in a building based on a similar market in Marseilles, with each of the shops facing onto corridors that form a large cross. The indoor market primarily caters fo...
The delightful little town of Elounda was made famous in the ‘Who Pays the Ferryman?’ television series. Although surrounded by some very exclusive hotels, the centre has lost none ...
The Etz Hayyim Synagogue is a beautiful building with a peaceful garden, hidden amongst the back streets of Chania. The Jews of Chania were rounded up in the 1940s and sent by sea to mainland Greece....
The Minoan town of Gournia is the best preserved in Crete, but has yet to become well-known. There are clear indications here of the Minoan road system where narrow, cobbled alleys weave throug...
One of the best museums in Greece, this has is relatively small and accessible, situated right in the centre of Heraklion. There are many exhibits from the Minoan, Greek and Roman cities found ...
The centre of Heraklion radiates from the Morosini Fountain – much photographed Venetian stone lions, the symbol of St Mark. From here you can explore the fascinating narrow street market...
Heraklion Harbour is a place of contrasts, where the modern blends with the traditional. There is the smaller harbour, used by fishing boats and pleasure yachts and the larger, modern harbour, ...