Dubbed the “Venice of the East,” Chania’s enchanting beauty holds a revered place as perhaps the most picturesque city in Greece. As the second-largest city in Crete, boasting a population exceeding 60,000, Chania stands as a testament to the resilience of historical preservation against the tide of modernization that swept through other Cretan cities. A Legacy Preserved Unlike Heraklion, where Read more…

Heraklion, Crete’s beating heart and the largest city on the island, is a vibrant metropolis that serves as the administrative, scientific, and commercial epicenter of the region. With a bustling population of about 200,000, the city is the gateway to Crete, thanks to its major port and airport. However, Heraklion’s journey through time, from a scenic city adorned with unique Read more…