Emerging from the blue of the South Aegean Sea, Crete is a destination that never ceases to welcome, fascinate and amaze every single person who steps foot on this island.
Sun-struck, moonstruck, or even not, when you go to Crete you need to let your mind free.
And if you do… perhaps… if you listen closely, the sea may bring you the rustle of Icarus’ wings.
Or, his majesty, the Sun, entangled between the stone columns of the palace of Knossos, may let you enjoy a glimpse of a small piece of Ariadne’s thread…
Or if you are truly lucky, who knows if you will too, get to see the shadow of the Minotaur who wanders in the labyrinth of Daedalus.
Going to Crete is starting a journey through time. A journey that besets the strong colors of the Mediterranean and the magic of ancient history, myths, and legends.
In Crete, every corner, every bay, every cave holds more tales and unrevealed stories than anyplace else.
This is the place where Zeus, the King of all the gods of Mount Olympus, the child of Cronus and Rhea, came into the world.
And according to Greek mythology at Diktaian Cave known as the cave of Zeus, Amalthea, the most frequently mentioned foster-mother of Zeus, raised Zeus.
Here are the ruins of the most glorious palace of the Cretan civilization, that of Knossos, with its marvelous rooms and frescoes.
And the less famous, but perhaps even more impressive, the Minoan Palace of Phaistos which includes the remains of three distinct palaces, is a definite must.
No matter which way you head, east, west, north, or south, your visit to Crete will be a treasure trove.
Crete to this day remains incredible. As the whole of Greece.