CRETAN MONASTERIES AND CHURCHES

Apart from the excavation sites of the Minoan Periods, there are a wealth of Byzantine cultural monuments: over 1.000 churches, chapels and paintings, and more than 30 impressive monasteries are strung out across the island between Chrissoskalitissa in the far west and Toplou in the east.

Also worth a visit: Agia Triada, Arkadi, Gonia, Gouverneto, Kapsa, Katholiko, Odigitrias, Preveli, Valsamonero and Vrondisi

ANISSARAS - PARADISE WITHIN REACH

Anissara was built a few years ago without any real planning and therefore does not have a village centre. The village is situated ca. 4 km west of Hersonissos and 1,5 km east of the tiny village of Analipsi.

However there are taverns offering Greek specialities and a few souvenir and jewellers' shops. The beach promenade is ideal for a stroll in the evening.

The neighbouring town of Hersonissos has quickly developed into a tourist centre in the last few years and offers more shopping facilities and entertainment. In the evening begins the lively activity in the numerous discotheques and bars.