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Cave of Polyphemus

Exploring Kokkinos Pyrgos: The Forgotten Gem of Mesara

2018-07-12 by Phil Butler

Kokkinos Pyrgos

A day trip from our home in Heraklion to a quaint little touristic village of Kokkinos Pyrgos proves once again the unbelievable discoveries to be found on Greece’s biggest island. Like pulling back successive veils that cover the lovely face of a goddess, exploring Crete is just an amazing experience. Visit with us a tiny deserted touristic gem shining on the Gulf of Mesara.

Tags: Aghia Galini, Asterousia Mountains, Cave of Polyphemus, crete, Crete beaches, Crete Island, Crete legends, Gulf of Mesara, Heraklion Development Agency, Kokkinos Pirgos, Kokkinos Pyrgos, Lydia Koniordou, Minoan Civilization, Minoans, Nikos Igoumenidis, Paximadia Islands, Psiloritis Mountains, Rhadamanthys, Sarpedon, Tymbaki




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