Greece
Virtual tour: What was Candia (Heraklio) like in 1640? The video shows Candia from Rocca a mare, Rouga Maistra, Agios Titos, the square of Sitira and the fountain of Morosini, the Volton Gate, the temples and monasteries of St. Francis,
Plato’s Academy has been the meeting point of all the greek philosophical minds of the ancient times, and still maintains its glamor, attracting thousands of visitors.
At the end of an unforgettable trip, through the southern end of the White Mountains, lays the beach of Sougia, 67km south of the capital. A mix of sand and pebble, clean and deep waters, and an “unofficial” meeting point for nudists.
Although Crete hosts one-quarter of Greece’s annual visitors, it’s still possible to escape the crowds by heading south. Thanks to the rugged mountains that stretch across much of the island’s spine, southern Crete remains a place apart.
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