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Heraklion features many caves of geological and archaeological interest, gorges and traditional villages.

Palace of Knossos

The most enormous and majestic palace of the Minoan empire’s capital is located 5 km from Heraklion Town.

Heraklion town highlights

The central square Platia Venizelou/Lion square with the Morosini Fountain, Agios Markos basilica, Loggia, churches of Agios Titos, Agia Ekaterini and Agios Minas, Bembo Fountain and central market. Also, the Venetian walls, where the tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis it is also situated. Finally, the town’s museums – first of all, the Archaeological Museum that hosts […]

Traditional gastronomy

Try matsata (handmade noodles with rooster or rabbit), kalassouna (cheese pie with local souroto goat cheese and onions), karpouzenia (sweet made of fried watermelon), cooked caper, rakomelo (drink made with raki and honey) and of course the local delicious wines.

Walking routes

Folegandros is bound to keep your feet in motion, whether you want to reach a beach / a settlement or just wander about its countryside via a selected network of footpaths.

Chrysospillia (aka Golden Cave)

Set on a steep high rock, it features stalactites, stalagmites and numerous male names of ancient teenage Greeks carved on the walls (believed to be personal signatures in coming of age ceremonies). Walking the so-called “Hellenic steps” (a trail of ancient stairs) to reach the cave is rather dangerous, so it’s better to go by […]