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Tourists in Heraklion
This is unfortunately our last day in Crete and we decide to spend it in Heraklion with a visit to its very famous museum. The museum is actually under refurbishment at the moment but thank god they had a temporary exhibition set-up next door. Mum would have ...
Rethymnon & Phaestos
... Mum has been looking forward to this moment since the day I told her we were taking her to Crete. And in fact it was an amazing site to see, filled with history and mystery all around. It looks like they are still digging and exposing more ruins by the side of what can already be seen. They say this site is second only to Phaestos. and you can see why! Definitely take the time to see Phaestos if you're in the area; you won't be ...
Coastal Road to Panormo
... location and pull into a hotel car park with the plan of asking reception for directions to the Royal Blue Resort, only to find that we had actually pulled into the resort itself!! We had hoped to have time to check-in and have an hour or so beside the pool before heading back to Heraklion to pick up Steph's parents, but only managed to check-in and drop the bags off before heading back out on the winding ...
Arrived in Heraklion
... and simple. We're both knackered from the early start and decide to have a little nap back at the hotel. 4 hours later we wake up..and it's time for food again! If you're in Heraklion for a short stay, like us, this is a great place for a stop over, with a roof terrace where you can drink and dine, overlooking the harbour. Off to bed now, our Mega Jet is parked outside, waiting for an early check in at ...
Best breakfast and a beautiful palace in Crete
... be a myth as well. The ruins lay under olive trees and vineyards on property owned by one Turkish family. A merchant from Heraklios began excavating the site, but at the time the area was still under Turkish occupation and he didn't want to continue searching for fear that once the Turks discovered its value they would lose the historical site forever. In 1900, British professor, Sir Arthur Evans, purchased the property. In just three years ...
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