The beautiful city of Chania, Crete

The city of Chania is located on the north-east part of the Prefecture of Chania. It is the capital of the prefecture and its administrative, economic, commercial and transportation center. It has a population of over 60.000 residents and is built over the ruins of the ancient city of Kydonia. Since the ancient times, the city of Chania has faced many conquerors and the influences of many civilizations through time, evident on the city monuments. The beautiful city of Chania managed to preserve its original colors and historical character, despite the fast-growing tourist industry. It is considered as one of the most beautiful cities of Greece and the most picturesque city of Crete. The city of Chania is also characterized by a rich cultural life. A variety of cultural events are organized every year

Meet the world.. in Greece!

Skinakas Observatory in Heraklion, Crete

The favourable climatological conditions prevailing in Crete (large number of clear-sky nights per year) combined with the high mountains, place the island of Crete among the best locations in Europe for high quality astronomical observations. These facts were influential in the establishment of the Skinakas Observatory.
The Skinakas Observatory has been built and operates as part of a scientific research collaboration between the University of Crete, the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH) and the Max-Planck-Institut fur Extraterrestrische Physik of Germany. The site of the

Cretan Mystery of Drosoulites

Fragkokastello
(Φραγκοκάστελλο) 

The term Drosoulites (Greek: Δροσουλίτες) refers to a long procession of visions, seen by residents around Frangokastello castle in Sfakia region of Crete (Greece). The phenomenon is rumored to be visible every year, on the anniversary of the Battle of Frangokastello or even in early June

The beautiful island of Crete

Crete (Κρήτη) is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean sea , and one of the thirteen administrative regions of Greece. It forms a significant part of the economy and cultural heritage of Greece while retaining its own local cultural traits (such as its own poetry and music). Crete was once the center of the Minoan civilization (2700–1420 BC), which is currently regarded as the earliest recorded civilization in Europe.

Here, the visitor can admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore glorious beaches, impressive mountainscapes, fertile valleys and steep gorges, and become part of the island’s rich gastronomic culture. Crete

Samaria Gorge in Chania, Crete

The gorge of Samaria is the biggest, most imposing and beautiful gorge in Chania and in Europe, and that is why it is  internationally renown and mostly visited, since more than 300000 people have the opportunity to cross it each year. It has a wonderful landscape with rare geo-morphological formations. It is a unique biotope with particular richness in fauna and flora. It has a rich mythology as well, that goes back to pre-historical years and a tumultuous history during the difficult years of Crete.


It was proclaimed National Park of the White Mountains of Crete in 1962, date at which two or three

50 Greek Books you must read before you die (Part 1)

1. Zorbas The Greek - Nikos Kazantzakis (Βίος καί πολιτεία του Αλεξη Ζορμπά, Ν. Καζαντζάκης)
2. Hymn to Liberty - Dionysios Solomos (Ύμνος εις την Ελευθερίαν, Διονύσιος Σολωμός)
3. Odyssey - Homer (Οδύσσεια, Όμηρος)
4. Iliad - Homer (Ιλιάδα, Όμηρος)
5. Tyrrant Oedipus - Sophocles (Οιδίπους Τύρρανος, Σοφοκλής)
6. The Last Temptation of Christ - Nikos Kazantzakis (Ο Τελευταίος Πειρασμός, Νίκος Καζαντζάκης)
7. Captain Michalis (known as Freedom and Death in the United Kingdom) - Nikos Kazantzakis (Ο Καπετάν Μιχάλης, Νίκος Καζαντζάκης)

10 Facts about Greece, during World War 2

1. During the World War II, Greece was the only country which had to fight 3 countries continuously (Italy, Albania, Germany)
2.  The Greek victory over the initial Italian offensive (Greco-Italian war) of October 1940 was the first Allied land victory of the Second World War and the reason the Axis was defeated.
3. It was the only country in which it held the most days of resistance. (219 days) 
4. Hitler referred to Greeks during WWII as "the bravest who fought with the highest disregard of death" (1943)
5. Winston Churchill recalled them "Greeks do not fight like heroes. Heroes fight like Greeks." (1941)
6.  The Greek forces manning the forts (the Army Section of Eastern Macedonia, TSAM) was cut off after the invasion. When the Germans demanded their surrender, the Greeks shouted Μολων Λαβέ. 

Greece - A safe place to travel

 Some people believe false reports about Greece's safety.

 I am Greek-Irish, born and raised in Greece, and I assure you that it is a safe place to live or travel. Even though there is an economical crisis, it doesn't mean that the Greek people became inhumane or violent. We were and still are, hospitable and open hearted people.
Yes it is difficult for us to cope, but we will get through it.

You are most Welcome to come by whenever you want and see for yourselves.

32 Interesting Facts about Greece

1. Greece came third in Europe, when asking "Do you believe in God" -- 83% said yes. 
2. 80% of Greece is mountainous and 50% is covered by forests.
3. Greece is the 2nd largest mountainous country in Europe after Switzerland.
4. Greece has half the seismic activity of Europe.
5. Famous ancient Greeks are: Homer, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Alexander the Great, Cleopatra. 
6. Athens is the oldest city in Europe, and the birthplace of democracy.
7. Greece enjoys three climates: Mediterranean, Temperate and Alpine. 
8. Greece is the only country in the world that is officially Orthodox (Christian) 
9. Greece is the only country in Europe where state and religion is united.
10. Greece has the largest maritime fleet in the world. (15.5%) 
11. Greece has about 2,000 islands. (227 are inhibited).