The unseen
crete

Crete attractions

The Candia Park village lures guests to discover the majesty of Crete from the heart of a traditional Cretan village to the edges of Crete. Travelers are welcome to explore the hidden wonders of Crete, beneath the shadows of mount Dikti and the splendors of Malia, from the coast to the mountains and the Venetian relics to the places of worship and the sanctuaries under the open sky. The Candia Park Village invites its guests to reveal the secrets of Crete on a journey unraveling the senses. Crete is more than an island! See for yourself.

 

 

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The Secret Journey: In the shadow of mount Dikti

Agios Nikolaos
Kritsa
Panagia Kera
Lato
Katharo
Lassithi
Karphi

The austerity of Stone and the splendors of Malia

Olous
Spinalonga
Dreros
Karydi
Fourni
Moniaretiou
Milatos
Malia
Neapoli

From coast to coast-Through the mountains

Ierapetra
Gournia
Vasiliki
Episkopi
Kavousi
Chamezi
Achladia
Mochlos
Psira

Eteocretans & Relics of the Venetians

Sitia
Petras
Tripytos
Agia Fotia
Zou
Prinias
Etia
Voila
Lithines
Makry Gialos
Koufonissi

Places of Worship under a Vast Sky

Peak Sanctuaries
Monitoplou
Itanos
Palaekastro
Karydi
Zakros
Etia
Ambelos

Destination: Lasithi

Discover its beautiful hillsides and hidden natural paradises
Bask in the sun in the crystalline waters of the Cretan and the Libyan Seas
Relish authentic Cretan specialties and experience the vivid nightlife or festive cultural events

The Highlights of Crete

The palace of Knossos
The Lasithi Plateau
Diktaion Cave
The Gorge of Samaria
Elounda & Spinalonga island

Gastronomy

The Cretan “spirit”, also known as Tsikoudia
The traditional “Ntako” made of Cretan rusk, tomatoes and feta cheese
Kalitsounia (sweet cheese pies)
Chochlii boubouristi (fried snails)
Cretan wedding rice (rice cooked in meat broth)