A short visit to Heraklion
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Typical capital: busy noisy dirty. Pretty sure we were short changed for our lunch. Shame after the really nice treatment we have had during the rest of our visit.
Typical capital: busy noisy dirty. Pretty sure we were short changed for our lunch. Shame after the really nice treatment we have had during the rest of our visit.
The main reason for coming here. Wonderful and breathtaking display of Neolithic and Minoan artefacts.
Amazing work created by one local woman, Chrysi Angelidaki, and preserved in the local museum.
Crete's third largest city after Heraklion and Chania. Another pretty port with many Venetian remains.
The earliest palace (1900-1700 BC) was built on deposits from the Neolithic and early Minoan period (3000-2000 BC). This was partly replaced in 1700 BC until abandoned in 1450 BC.
The remote Amari valley, overlooked by Mount Idi, is one of Crete's most scenic areas, dotted with churches, olive groves and vineyards.
Thousands of cafes and many, many delightful small bakeries. Went on a wine tasting to learn about the many indigenous grapes that grow on this island.