829 listings found

Agiofarago Gorge and Beach

Category: Areas of Interest, Beach
Region: Festos, Heraklion
Agiofarago Gorge in Crete offers a stunning hike with steep cliffs and caves. The beach boasts fine pebbles and clear blue water.

Androidus Project Tank

Category: Social Cooperative, Social teams
Region: Anogia, Rethymno
Androidus, a community-based in Anogia village near Mount Psiloritis, is on a mission to celebrate the essence of Crete’s cultural heartbeat. They combine science and culture to create digital experiences […]

Tarrha Glass

Category: Local products, Shopping
Region: Anogia, Rethymno
Tarrha Glass-workshop is a standard unit for the production of handmade crystal (blown glass) and is located in Anogia, Mylopotamos, Crete. The creation begins with the design of the products and continues with the […]

staori

Category: Alternative tourism
Region: Amari, Rethymno
staori is a social cooperative that cares first and foremost about people, especially our guests and the residents of the communities in which we live and travel. We welcome guests across […]

Meronas Eco House

Category: Accommodation, Hotel
Region: Amari, Rethymno
Mild alternative ecotourism and multi-activity in rural areas, in order, the visitor to visit the place, the cultural elements, rural occupations, local products, come in contact with nature and the […]

Studio Keramos

Category: Accommodation, Apartments
Region: Festos, Heraklion
KERAMOS Studios is a beautiful traditional guesthouse located at the heart of Zaros, a picturesque traditional village, 45 km from Heraklion at the plain of Mount Psiloritis, blessed with natural […]

Nana Apartments

Category: Accommodation, Apartments
Region: Festos, Heraklion
Nana Apartments consists of five apartments. They can accommodate up to five guests. We want to offer our guests a comfortable stay in Nana, and we made sure that our […]

Stone Village

Category: Accommodation, Hotel
Region: Mylopotamos, Rethymno
Stone Village is a hotel in Bali Crete, offering traditional apartments & studios with self-catering facilities. Our guests rate highly our staff & our hospitality. Our Cretan village hotel is ideal […]

Shepherd’s House

Category: Alternative tourism, Services
Region: Mylopotamos, Rethymno
Shepherd’s House lies 848 meters above the village of Krana. It is located at the heart of Psiloritis and is a visitable educational farm in which one can live the […]

Enargon ecovillage

Category: Alternative tourism, Local cuisine, Restaurant
Region: Mylopotamos, Rethymno
Experience the authentic Crete  If you want to discover the most beautiful landscapes along with authentic culture experiences…  If you see traveling as a way to conquer new tastes and […]

Safikala

Category: Local products, Shopping
Region: Festos, Heraklion
SAFI kala: “Everything’s Well!” ln the old Cretan dialect, “Safi kala” (Σαφή καλά) was the answer given to the question “how are you?” when everything was well. When the economic […]

Agia Triada

Category: Archaeological site, Areas of Interest
Region: Festos, Heraklion
Agia Triada, in Crete's Messara Plain, presents a Minoan settlement with a notable Royal Villa, smaller than Knossos or Phaistos, but showcasing Minoan architecture. The site's history spans from Early Minoan to Postpalatial, with Mycenaean influence after 1450 BC. Discoveries include Linear A tablets, the Hagia Triada sarcophagus, Chieftain's Cup, and Boxer Rhyton, highlighting administrative and funerary practices. Burial sites range from tholos to chamber tombs, reflecting cultural evolution. A tripartite shrine indicates religious significance. The site's layers reveal Minoan daily life, economic functions, and interactions with the broader Mediterranean world, with artifacts exhibited in the Messara Museum.

Kalamaki Irini apartments

Category: Accommodation, Apartments
Region: Festos, Heraklion
The studios-apartments “Irini” in Kalamaki, Heraklion, Crete are ideal for rest and relaxation. They are equiped with kitchen, kitchen utensils, hobs, electric oven, refrigerator, air-condition, WI-FI, bathroom, towels, sheets, hairdryer […]

Plaka Kamilari apartments

Category: Accommodation, Apartments
Region: Festos, Heraklion
The apartments PLAKA are quietly situated, at the edge of the village of Kamilari, in southern Crete. Each of the 4 apartments provides a beautiful view on the Libyan Sea, the Idi-mountains and […]

Lentas

Category: Areas of Interest, Beach
Region: Gortyna, Heraklion
Secluded Lentas Beach in southern Crete offers a mix of sand and pebbles, historical significance, and stunning natural beauty.

Agia Galini

Category: Areas of Interest, Beach
Region: Agios Vasilios, Rethymno
A coastal village in southern Crete, combines ancient history with modern amenities. It features a mix of old and new, from ancient ruins to tavernas and shops.

Matala

Category: Areas of Interest, Beach
Region: Festos, Heraklion
A seaside haven on Crete's south coast, blends ancient history, hippie legacy, and beach paradise. The caves, once home to prehistoric and Roman dwellers, later embraced a bohemian spirit.

Kalamaki

Category: Areas of Interest, Beach
Region: Festos, Heraklion
Kalamaki Beach, located on Crete's south coast near Kamilari, is a long stretch of golden sand facing Messara Gulf and Paximadia islets. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, the beach offers both organized areas with sunbeds and umbrellas, and secluded natural spots. However, the seabed composition can create strong winds, waves, and currents, requiring caution for young children and weak swimmers. While Kalamaki caters to various preferences, the southeast end transitions into the naturist-friendly Kommos Beach.