Hidden gem
Souda Fortress
A Venetian fort on an islet in Souda Bay.
Forts & castles · Apokoronas
Forts & castles
Harbours, walls and lighthouses
The Venetians ruled Crete for over four centuries and left harbours, city walls and fortresses all around the coast.
Hidden gem
Selino Fortress
Venetian fort ruins above Paleochora.
Forts & castles · Kantanos-Selino
Hidden gem
Fortress of Izzedin
An Ottoman fortress over Souda Bay.
Forts & castles · Apokoronas
Hidden gem
Sabbionara Bastion
A Venetian bastion on the old harbour.
Forts & castles · Chania
Hidden gem
Aptera Turkish Castle
An Ottoman fort by Ancient Aptera.
Forts & castles · Apokoronas
Hidden gem
Drapano Lighthouse
A 19th century lighthouse on a cliff.
Forts & castles · Apokoronas
Hidden gem
Liopetro Fortress
Venetian ruins with a view.
Forts & castles · Sitia