Plaka is a small traditional fishing village just 13 kilometers north of the town of Agios Nikolaos in Lasithi with a tiny port and crystal clear waters

Anopolis is a small picturesque village located just three kilometers south from Kato Gouves and almost 15 kilometres from downtown Heraklion. From the old village of Hersonisos to Anopolis the distance is about 16 kilometers.

There are many ways to get from Gouves to Heraklion Airport (HER). You can use public transportation, hire a taxi, or rent a car or van from many rent-a-car shops in Kato Gouves.

Gouves is a great place to relax and enjoy all the activities and attractions that it offers. The best part is that is at the center of the Creta island so you can visit some of the best attractions on the island

A visit to Arkadi Monastery, in Rethymno, is a must destination that nobody should miss during a trip to Crete Island. A gorgeous spot but then so profoundly set apart with the Cretan battle for independence. Arkadi Monastery is a useful place to understand the history and tradition of Crete.

Cretan Cuisine Festival a Festivity of flavors, tastes and colors

Crete has mild Mediterranean winters and hot summers, with high sunshine 12 months a year, very small seasonal changes in temperatures and rare extreme weather conditions.

Here’s a list of the 11 best beaches in Crete, the largest Greek island, which boasts some of the most stunning beaches in the Mediterranean