Embarking on a journey through the Gorge of the Dead, we found ourselves enveloped by the towering granite cliffs and ancient caverns of Zakros. With its origins in the town of Zakros and extending to the shores of the Minoan Palace Bay, this gorge is a testament to the natural beauty and historical depth of Crete. A Pathway to the Read more…

In the southeastern reaches of Crete, a stone’s throw from Sitia and a journey away from Agios Nikolaos, the Minoan Palace of Zakros emerges as a testament to the architectural ingenuity and societal sophistication of the Minoan civilization. Discovered by Greek archaeologist Nikolaos Platonas in 1961, though its secrets began to unravel decades earlier, the palace stands as the last Read more…