The palm forest of Vai
One of the most popular attractions of Crete is the Palm forest of Vai or briefly Vai (the name that has prevailed) and is among the most beautiful locations in the Mediterranean.
It is located 94 km northeast of Agios Nicolaos and 24 km east of Sitia. The name comes from the word palms or pal...

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Palekastro Lasithi
Palaikastro is a small village in the east of Crete, located 20 km from the town of Sitia and the name comes from an old castle which was in the village. It is described as the best starting point for a tour to the eastern Crete.

Although many modern elements are evident in the region, P...

Naval Museum of Crete
The famous Naval Museum of Crete is located in the city of Chania, at the harbor entrance, at the Venetian fortress of Firka (in Turkish means division).
The original construction of the fort (1204-1669) aimed to the installation of the local guard while in the same time it was used as a prison...

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