Nestled in the heart of Western Crete, our journey to the ancient city of Aptera unfolded a narrative deeply etched in time, from its Minoan roots to its zenith in the 8th century BC. Known from Linear B tablets as A-pa-ta-wa, Aptera’s strategic vantage above Souda Bay hinted at its historic significance, a beacon of commerce and control over the Read more…

Situated near the quaint village of Souda, nestled within the Park of Local Industries, we found ourselves at the entrance of the Typography Museum of Chania. Opened in 2005, the museum was the brainchild of Giannis Garedakis, a name synonymous with local journalism through his work with Haniotika Nea. The foundation of the museum was not just an endeavor to Read more…

Nestled in the heart of Chania’s Old Town, the San Salvatore church, a 15th-century Venetian architectural marvel originally built by Franciscan monks, now houses the city’s esteemed Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Collection. Our visit to this museum opened our eyes to the profound historical and artistic heritage of Chania, spanning from Byzantine to Venetian times. A Treasure Trove of History and Read more…

In the past decade and a half, bungee jumping has etched its place as a premier adventure activity in Greece, with the once famed Halkida Bridge jump giving way to an even more exhilarating location: the Aradena Bridge. Situated snugly between Chania and Rethymnon, near the quaint village of Sfakia, this site promises an adrenaline rush like no other. A Read more…