Europe’s Longest Gorge: The Samaria Gorge
Samaria Gorge, located in Crete, Greece, is one of the longest gorges in Europe, stretching about 16 kilometers (10 miles) through the Samaria National Park.
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Greece
Heraklion: Historic capital of Crete
Crete has a complex and dramatic history stretching from its occupation by the Minoans, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and Ottomans.
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Rethymnon: City of Ottomans and Venetians
Crete has a complex and rich history stretching from its occupation by the Minoans, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and Ottomans.
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Chania: Crete’s Venetian City
Crete has a complex and rich history stretching from its occupation by the Minoans, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and Ottomans
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Is this the Other Delos? – The island of Despotiko
This extraordinary island, known as the “Other Delos,” was once home to an important sanctuary dedicated to the cult of Apollo, dating back to the late Archaic period (6th-early 5th century BC).
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