Tesoros de Creta: Ruta en Coche por la Isla

About the destination: Heraklion is the capital of Crete and usually the starting point for holiday visitors wishing to explore the island. With about 130 000 inhabitants, it is the fifth largest town in Greece. The city is marked by different influences of Venetians, Saracens and Greeks. History is very much alive in Heraklion just like in most Greek cities. All around the old part of the city, a visitor can walk following the old Venetian walls that meet at a bastion, called Koules Fortress that dominates the old harbour of the city. The Venetians began the construction of the city walls in 1462 and they took more than a century to complete. The walls are about 4km in length and of a triangular shape with seven bastions and is now one of the icons of the city. The central square, surrounded by stores, cafes, and restaurants, is dominated by the fountain of the Lions, built by a Venetian governor in the 17th century. The Archaeological Museum at Heraklion is impressive and it is the pride and joy of the city. The displays are satisfyingly thorough and well laid out, all aspects of life in Crete from prehistory through to the Roman period is covered in a series of spacious galleries. The Palace at Knossos is the second most popular tourist site in all of Greece, second only to the Acropolis, the site is in incredible shape and there is much to see. It is also in a beautiful setting with great views over the countryside. Heraklion offers a vast array of historic and archaeological holiday attractions, including its world-famous museum and the nearby site of Knossos, heart of the ancient Minoan civilisation. The shoreline in the city, Amoudara, is a three kilometre strip of sandy beach, lots of cafes, bars and hotels and the site of Technopolis, a modern multiplex cinema and open-air theatre. The most beautiful beaches outside the city are found in Kartero and Malia.

About the destination: Myrtia is a village in the northern part of the municipal unit Nikos Kazantzakis, Crete, Greece. The accommodation is 15 km from Heraklion. It is located at an altitude of 365 meters from the sea. It borders the municipal unit of Episkopi and the municipality of Heraklion, and the villages Astrakoi and Agies Paraskies.

About the destination: Heraklion is the capital of Crete and usually the starting point for holiday visitors wishing to explore the island. With about 130 000 inhabitants, it is the fifth largest town in Greece. The city is marked by different influences of Venetians, Saracens and Greeks. History is very much alive in Heraklion just like in most Greek cities. All around the old part of the city, a visitor can walk following the old Venetian walls that meet at a bastion, called Koules Fortress that dominates the old harbour of the city. The Venetians began the construction of the city walls in 1462 and they took more than a century to complete. The walls are about 4km in length and of a triangular shape with seven bastions and is now one of the icons of the city. The central square, surrounded by stores, cafes, and restaurants, is dominated by the fountain of the Lions, built by a Venetian governor in the 17th century. The Archaeological Museum at Heraklion is impressive and it is the pride and joy of the city. The displays are satisfyingly thorough and well laid out, all aspects of life in Crete from prehistory through to the Roman period is covered in a series of spacious galleries. The Palace at Knossos is the second most popular tourist site in all of Greece, second only to the Acropolis, the site is in incredible shape and there is much to see. It is also in a beautiful setting with great views over the countryside. Heraklion offers a vast array of historic and archaeological holiday attractions, including its world-famous museum and the nearby site of Knossos, heart of the ancient Minoan civilisation. The shoreline in the city, Amoudara, is a three kilometre strip of sandy beach, lots of cafes, bars and hotels and the site of Technopolis, a modern multiplex cinema and open-air theatre. The most beautiful beaches outside the city are found in Kartero and Malia.

About the destination: A city with thousands of years of history, Malia has become a modern, dynamic tourist destination over the years, located along the central northern coast of Crete, the biggest island of Greece. Standing out for its golden, sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife, Malia is also a wonderful place to spend your holidays if you're looking for culture, stunning landscapes and charming mountain villages. Due to its central location on the island of Crete and its good infrastructure, Malia is the ideal base to discover the wider region of Crete with an extensive variety of excursions, day trips etc.

About the destination: Elunda is a village on the north coast of the Greek island of Crete. It is part of the municipality of Agios Nikolaos and the peripheral unit of Lasithi. Near Elunda is spinalonga Island, where there are remains of a Venetian castle and then a leper shop.

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Agios Nikolaos is a coastal town on the Greek island of Crete. Agios Nikolaos has one of the most spectacular landscapes in Greece. The traditional villages of the region, represent the beautiful Greek landscape, with its picturesque ports and villages with comfortable hotels, archaeological and mythological heritage.

About the destination: Sitia ( Greek : Σητεία ) is a coastal city of Lasithi peripheral unit , which is part of Crete ( Greece). The city is located east of Agios Nikolaos and northeast of Ierapetra . The port of Sitia is located in the Aegean Sea and the city has 8,900 inhabitants. European Route , which ends in Vardø , starts in Sitia . The city has an airport : The Public Airport Sitia . It has not yet suffered the effects of mass tourism despite having a long beach that leads to Vai and several sites of historical interest ; Even so, the city is visited by few tourists.

About the destination: Vai's palm beach is one of the biggest attractions on the Mediterranean island of Crete. It has the largest natural palm forest in Europe, formed by date palm trees.

About the destination: Zakros or Kato Zakros is an archaeological site located on the east coast of the island of Crete, Greece. It is believed that it may have been one of the four main administrative centers of Minoan civilization.

About the destination:

Agios Nikolaos is a coastal town on the Greek island of Crete. Agios Nikolaos has one of the most spectacular landscapes in Greece. The traditional villages of the region, represent the beautiful Greek landscape, with its picturesque ports and villages with comfortable hotels, archaeological and mythological heritage.

About the destination: Rethymno (Réthymno, Rethymnon or Retimmo) is a city to surprise. Despite having just over thirty thousand inhabitants, this coastal town is and has been of great importance for the island of Crete, such is the point that it is the capital of one of the four districts in which the island is divided. Its privileged location between the cities of Heraklion and Chania next to a coast rich in beautiful beaches means that, sooner or later, many travelers will come across Rethymno in their itinerary. Some of the places of interest in this beautiful city that you can not miss are, the beach of Rethymno, the Fortress of Rethymno, the Neratze Mosque, the Cathedral of Rethymno, the Venetian Port of Rethymno, the Lighthouse of Rethymno, the Church of Our Lady of the Angels or the Rimondi Fountain, among others.

About the destination: Rethymno (Réthymno, Rethymnon or Retimmo) is a city to surprise. Despite having just over thirty thousand inhabitants, this coastal town is and has been of great importance for the island of Crete, such is the point that it is the capital of one of the four districts in which the island is divided. Its privileged location between the cities of Heraklion and Chania next to a coast rich in beautiful beaches means that, sooner or later, many travelers will come across Rethymno in their itinerary. Some of the places of interest in this beautiful city that you can not miss are, the beach of Rethymno, the Fortress of Rethymno, the Neratze Mosque, the Cathedral of Rethymno, the Venetian Port of Rethymno, the Lighthouse of Rethymno, the Church of Our Lady of the Angels or the Rimondi Fountain, among others.

About the destination: Agia Marina is a seaside village in the municipality of Chania, in the island of Crete. According to the 2011 census it has 2005 inhabitants. It is located 9 km west of Chania, at an altitude of 10 m. It borders to the east and west with Kato Stalos and Platanias respectively, with which it forms a single tourist resort.

About the destination: Heraklion is the capital of Crete and usually the starting point for holiday visitors wishing to explore the island. With about 130 000 inhabitants, it is the fifth largest town in Greece. The city is marked by different influences of Venetians, Saracens and Greeks. History is very much alive in Heraklion just like in most Greek cities. All around the old part of the city, a visitor can walk following the old Venetian walls that meet at a bastion, called Koules Fortress that dominates the old harbour of the city. The Venetians began the construction of the city walls in 1462 and they took more than a century to complete. The walls are about 4km in length and of a triangular shape with seven bastions and is now one of the icons of the city. The central square, surrounded by stores, cafes, and restaurants, is dominated by the fountain of the Lions, built by a Venetian governor in the 17th century. The Archaeological Museum at Heraklion is impressive and it is the pride and joy of the city. The displays are satisfyingly thorough and well laid out, all aspects of life in Crete from prehistory through to the Roman period is covered in a series of spacious galleries. The Palace at Knossos is the second most popular tourist site in all of Greece, second only to the Acropolis, the site is in incredible shape and there is much to see. It is also in a beautiful setting with great views over the countryside. Heraklion offers a vast array of historic and archaeological holiday attractions, including its world-famous museum and the nearby site of Knossos, heart of the ancient Minoan civilisation. The shoreline in the city, Amoudara, is a three kilometre strip of sandy beach, lots of cafes, bars and hotels and the site of Technopolis, a modern multiplex cinema and open-air theatre. The most beautiful beaches outside the city are found in Kartero and Malia.