Gournia (also called Gournies) – the ancient name of which is not known – is the most characteristic of the excavated medium-size settlements, dated to the period of the peak of the Minoan culture (Late Minoan I period: 1550-1450 B.C.). The ancient city of Gournia is called “Pompeii of Minoan...| Meet Crete
Sitia airport is located 1km N – NW of Sitia town centre, on the crest of Bonda hill. It has been in operation since 1984. In 2002 the new runway was opened. The airport was rebuilt and since July 2015 it can handle international and domestic flights and accommodate small-...| Meet Crete
The Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos is one of the most important of Crete and has been operating since 1970. Its collections include important archaeological finds from all over Eastern Crete, an area ranging from Malia to Zakros. The exhibits are classified from the Neolithic period (5700 – 2800 BC)...| Meet Crete