Culture

Crete, the cradle of European civilization, is steeped in history being the crossroad of cultures, civilizations, East and West, Africa and Europe.

Ancient archeological excavations dating back to the Bronze Age lie alongside Roman ruins, fine Venetian architecture and minarets and Ottoman town houses. Knossos Palace is the largest prehistoric site on the Greek island of Crete and was the ceremonial and political centre of the Minoan civilisation.

The major towns in Crete , Chania, Rethymnon and Heraklion have a colourful mixture of cultural remains from the past, the old town and harbour areas in particular should not be missed. .