Gonia Monastery
A monastery by the sea at Kolymvari.
Churches & monasteries · Platanias
History & culture
Minoan palaces, museums, monasteries, castles
Crete was the centre of the Minoan civilisation, Europe’s first advanced Bronze Age culture, and later ruled by Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and Ottomans. You can walk through Minoan palaces in the morning, a Venetian harbour at lunchtime and a monastery that symbolises Cretan independence in the afternoon.
Hidden gem
German War Cemetery Maleme
WWII cemetery above Maleme.
Old towns & landmarks · Platanias
Hidden gem
Agios Georgios Monastery (Rodopou)
A ruined monastery on Rodopou.
Churches & monasteries · Platanias
Hidden gem
Agia Hydroelectric Station
An early 20th century power station by Lake Agia.
Museums · Platanias
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