Villas in Crete
Ancient Eleftherna Eleftherna was one of the most important ancient cities of Crete in the Geometric – Archaic period. Archaeological excavations revealed important archaeological remains, which give us a peek in the ancient city, mainly from the Geometric period (or Homeric Age due to the fact that orally transmitted Homeric poems were put into written form) until the early Byzantine […]
Margarites village is built between two gorges of exceptional beauty, at an altitude of 300 m, next to ancient Eleftherna, at an approximate distance of 14 km from Panormo. It is known as the village of pottery, since pottery tradition is evident in its every corner and puts Margarites among the largest pottery centers in Greece. At least 16 ceramics […]
The Holy Abbey of Arkadi is probably the most historic Abbey in Crete. It is argued that it was named after Byzantine Emperor Arkadios. It is built in a strategic location, on a fertile plateau of Mountain Idi (Psiloritis). In November 8th 1866, this Abbey saw Crete’s greatest sacrifice for freedom against the 250-year Turkish Domination. Almost 1.500 warriors from all over Crete engaged in […]