Things To Do

Knossos Palace

Knossos Palace is Greece's largest and most important archaeological site, with a rich history dating back to the 7th millennium BC. This Minoan palace is a place of history, legends and Crete’s most extensive and important archaeological site.

Old Venetian Port of Chania

Chania’s Venetian Harbour was carefully built in the 14th century for commercial purposes and for protection against pirate raids. Today it is a point of reference for the city of Chania and is filled with cafes, restaurants, tavernas serving local delicacies, bars, pastry stores and art shops as well as monuments referring to various historical periods.

Elafonissi Beach

Elafonissi is one of the most breathtaking beaches on Crete Island. With its clear blue waters, pink sand and unique landscape, it has been ranked as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Along with the surrounding shores, it belongs to the Natura network because of its unique natural beauty.

Balos Beach

Samaria Gorge

Lake Kournas

The lake is also a protected Natura 2000 area, with a rich biodiversity, including ducks, geese, cormorants, herons, eels, water snakes, goldfish and even rare turtles.

Venetian Fortezza Castle

The Venetian stronghold of Fortezza is built on top of a low hill above Rethymno Town, Crete. The hill is known as Paleokastro, which means old castle in Greek and suggests the existence of an older structure in that place. This huge fortress, with its turbulent history, was built between 1540 and 1570 by the Venetian maritime power as a bulwark against Turkish pirates.

Zeus's Cave

According to myth, Zeus was born in this remote cave on the slopes of Mount Ida in Crete. Even if you're not a fan of Greek mythology, you'll enjoy exploring this stalagmite and stalactite-filled cavern and taking in the stunning views of the surrounding valley at the top.!

Mount Ida

FUN FACT: Our wedding venue sits within this mountain! According to Greek Mythology, Zeus was raised on these slopes. The Psiloritis mountain range is listed as both a UNESCO GLOBAL and a UNESCO EUROPEAN GEOPARK because of its unique flora and geological features. Hike through a variety of landscapes on your way to the top in only three hours and be rewarded with a spectacular view over CRETE!