Roca a Mare or Casstello del molo the jewell of Heraklion city, build by the Venetians in the 16th c. While aboard we have a side by side view to the Castello, or Rocca a Mare (Fort of the Sea). We will pass by and you will admire the emblem of the Republic of Venice, the lion sculpture on white marble, the famous winged lion of St. Mark.

Revive the romance and charm while you sail into the sunset, Passion fills your souls, as the beauty of the night unfolds... The ambience changes rapidly. The lights, the sound of the waves and the colours will calm your sences. There is no more beautiful spectacle than to see the sun sinking in the sea & there's nothing more beautiful than sharing this spectacle with your loved ones. Departure from the old harbour of Heraklion with a perfect view to Rocca al Mare Castle and the Old Arsenals, as the crew hoists the sails. The wind calms down and your boat sails in the cool evening breeze to your secret island. Chasing the sunset! Mooring in a secluded bay, naturally protected from the wind , sip on some wine as the crew prepares your Romantic Dinner aboard! Having a private romantic dinner on our yachts, will make your special occasion a truly memorable experience. You will have the best table with the best view of the sea!

One of the first and quite important works of the Venetian settlers was the building of a temple dedicated to their patron, St. Mark, in the centre of the city and opposite to the Palace of the Duke.St. Mark's Basilica, almost next door, is now the Municipal Art Gallery and often host to art and crafts exhibitions, almost always open to visit. Built in 1239 in the Piazza delle Biade (Square of Blades), it was at one time the Cathedral of Crete. The Basilica belonged to the reigning Duke, eventually becoming his burial place. In May 2006, the Basillica was host to the First International Conference on Ethics and Politics, featuring speakers from all over the world. You will welcome its cool, dignified interior and may begin to feel the great age of this city in its venerable walls.

You can enjoy walking in one of the most historically and socially fascinating cities facing the Mediterranean, on streets free from traffic noise and rush. Liondaria, or Lion Square This is the heart of Heraklion where tourists and locals share the small space around the fountain, exchanging glances and perhaps a few words. Business and pleasure combine here, and it is the place to meet for whatever purpose or no purpose. To give some background, it might also be called the Morosini Fountain or, Liondaria. The decorated fountain is composed of eight cisterns and decorated with stone relief, depicting figures of Greek mythology, Nymphs, Tritons, sea monsters and dolphins, while the main basin is supported by four sitting lions balancing a circular bowl on their heads.

A little further and you discover the Venetian architecture of the Loggia which functioned as a club for the nobility to gather and relax. The Loggia is a wonderful example of Venetian building, unmistakeable with its semi-circular arches, it was built in the 16th century and was located in the Piazza dei Signori (Square of the Administrative Authorities). Today, the Loggia, decorated with sculptured coat of arms, trophies and metopes, houses part of the town-hall of Heraklion. The Loggia was awarded the Europa Nostra first prize in 1987 for the best renovated and preserved European monument of the year

St. Titus' Cathedral, an impressive sight. Saint Titus, a fellow traveller of Saint Paul, preached the gospel in Crete during Roman rule and was martyred in Gortyn, where a 7th Century basilica stands in his memory. His church in Heraklion was built during the second Byzantine period, when it first served as the city's cathedral. During Venetian rule, it housed the seat of the Catholic archbishop and was renovated in 1466, only to be ruined in a fire in 1544. During the Turkish Occupation it served as a mosque and called Vizier Tzami, when a minaret was added, now gone. The present-day structure is the result of further renovations after its almost entire destruction by a strong earthquake in 1856, and later work which followed in 1922. The skull of St Titus was transferred here from Venice in 1956 and has since been kept in the church. If the cathedral is open when you visit, it is well worth going in.