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Escape to Villa Vrico in Agia Marina, Greece Welcome to Villa Vrico, a stunning retreat located in the beautiful village of Agia Marina, Crete. Perfect for a serene getaway, this villa combines [...]

Discover Tranquility at Sofia Rooms in Kalyves We proudly present Sofia Rooms, your ideal seaside retreat in the charming village of Kalyves, on the east coast of Souda Bay. Our family-run [...]

We Promote a Luxury Resort for Your Vacation in Crete: Welcome to Cretan Life Resort Discover the epitome of luxury and tranquility at Cretan Life Resort, located in the serene village of Aspro [...]

n response to the Turkish threat, the Venetians established a continuous naval presence in Crete, leading to the construction of the Neoria (Arsenali) in Heraklion (Handaka) and Chania. These [...]

In the 16th century, the Venetians constructed a bastion halfway along the jetty to enhance the protection of the port’s entrance, in conjunction with the Firka Fortress. This bastion was [...]

The Porta Sabbionara, also known as the Sand Gate (Pili tis Ammou in Greek), is the northeastern and only surviving gate of the three on the second (outer) Venetian wall of Chania. Its [...]

The Venetian Walls of Chania were constructed by the Venetians to protect and secure the city. Initially, they repaired the existing Byzantine walls and restructured the urban layout within these [...]

The Venetian Walls of Chania were constructed by the Venetians to protect and fortify the city. Initially, they repaired the existing Byzantine walls and organized the urban layout within these [...]

The Venetians constructed the Venetian Walls of Chania to protect and defend the city. Initially, they repaired the existing Byzantine walls and organized the urban layout within those [...]

he old circular tower on the west side of the Firkas Fortress is often referred to as the “Genoese” tower. According to tradition, it was built by Enrico Pescatore during his control [...]