DK Travel : Crete

Although it could not be more Greek, Crete is really a country within a country, with its own history, folklore and traditions. It was the birthplace of Europe’s oldest civilization, the enigmatic Minoan culture which flourished over 4,000 years ago. Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Saracens, Venetians and Turks also left their mark. This rich human heritage is set against the backdrop of magnificent mountain scenery and beaches lapped by a deep blue sea.

Agios Titos (St Titus)

This follower of St Paul was given the task of bringing Christianity to the Cretans.
Akrotiri Peninsula

Monks have been drawn to Crete’s peninsulas – Akrotiri’s best monasteries are the abandoned Moni Katholikou and the Venetian Moni Gouverneto (see Moni Gouverneto).
Alikianos

A ruined Venetian castle of the aristocratic Molini family (see Da Molini Castle Ruins, Alikianos) and a noted 14th-century church of Agios Ioannis (or “Ai-Kir Yanni” in local Cretan dialect) are the prime sights of Alikianos. The village is picturesque in itself, however, and surrounded by citrus groves.
Amnesia, Kato Zakros

The place to go after dark if you are looking for more than a quiet brandy, if only for the fact that this is the resort’s sole gesture towards an upbeat nightlife.
Anchor Villa, Vamos

Anchor Villa (3 double bedrooms) is a traditionally built, detached, Villa situated on the edge of Vamos town – the ‘capital’ of the Apokoronas region in North West Crete. The Villa is individually designed having panoramic views over Souda Bay and of the White Mountains. The property is well equipped and offers superb family accommodation.
Ancient Knosos

Knosos was pinpointed as an important archaeological site by the great Heinrich Schliemann and unearthed by British archaeologist Arthur Evans less than 100 years ago. The columns, courtyards and coloured frescoes of this ancient Minoan palace still have the power to amaze. Knosos was lost to history after the cataclysmic volcanic eruption that destroyed the Minoan civilization, but the site is now one of the most impressive relics of the vanished world of the Minoans (see Ancient Knosos).
Ancient Knosos

Knosos is among the most impressive relics of the ancient Mediterranean world. The Minoan palace was imaginatively reconstructed in the early 20th century (see Ancient Knosos).
Andikithira

If seeking solitude, this remote island could be an ideal stop-off between Crete and mainland Greece to the northwest. A weekly ferry sails between Kastelli, Andikithira, its larger neighbour Kithira and Gythio on the mainland.
Anemos, Paleochora

A colourful ouzeri-bar, just a few steps from Paleochora’s eastern waterfront and ferry dock, serving delicious snacks and light meals, well-priced beers, wines and cocktails. All drinks are accompanied by generous portions of traditional meze. Friendly service, good music and a lively Greek atmosphere.
Anna Apartments, Paleochora

Smothered with flowers and greenery, this attractive little complex is on a quiet side street close to the beach. All apartments have one or two bedrooms, living room, kitchen and verandah. There’s also a children’s play area.

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