Martin M. Miles' photos

The Temple of Poseidon, as seen from the ruins of the Temple of Athena Sounias, which was built in 470 B.C. It was constructed in the immediate vicinity of a burial mound and a sanctuary dedicated to Phrontis—Menelaus’s helmsman—whose burial at Sounion is mentioned in the Odyssey. The Temple of Athena was demolished in the 1st century AD. Parts of its columns were taken to Athens to be used in the Southeast Temple of the Agora.

Cape Sounion is best known for the Temple of Poseidon, but there are also ancient mines here. Copper and lead were already being mined here in the Neolithic period. During the Bronze Age, the mines were an important source of income for the Greek cultures of the time – the Mycenaeans, Minoans and Cycladians – all of whom benefited from the deposits’ wealth of silver, lead and copper. The mines reached their peak during Classical Antiquity. Thousands of enslaved men toiled here to extract galena – the raw material for silver production. This wealth of silver contributed to the fame of Athens. Today, numerous mines – abandoned for centuries and structurally unstable – bear witness to the dangers of the past. For this reason, the site is secured by signs and fences. Seen in the backdrop are the ruins of Agios Ioannis Prodromos.

Cape Sounion is best known for the Temple of Poseidon, but there are also ancient mines here. Copper and lead were already being mined here in the Neolithic period. During the Bronze Age, the mines were an important source of income for the Greek cultures of the time – the Mycenaeans, Minoans and Cycladians – all of whom benefited from the deposits’ wealth of silver, lead and copper. The mines reached their peak during Classical Antiquity. Thousands of enslaved men toiled here to extract galena – the raw material for silver production. This wealth of silver contributed to the fame of Athens. Today, numerous mines – abandoned for centuries and structurally unstable – bear witness to the dangers of the past. For this reason, the site is secured by signs and fences. In the heart of this area lie the ruins of Agios Ioannis Prodromos.

The Orthodox Church of Saints Constantine and Helen is located right by the sea.

Malia is first mentioned in 1390. The very first hotel to be built here dates back to the early 1960s. Since then, tourism has boomed, with Malia attracting mainly young tourists, particularly British holidaymakers aged between 18 and 30 who are looking for a holiday combining partying and relaxation What is now known as the "Malia Strip" therefore bears a strong resemblance to Agia Napa on Cyprus – and just like there, everything is in hibernation in January. This laundry, located in the village stays open over the winter. Not really the long ours of the summer season, but at least from 9 - 12 and from 15 - 20.

The Ford Consul Classic was built by Ford UK from 1961 to 1963. As the car was complex and expensive to produce it was already replaced in October 1963 by the Ford Corsair. Only 111,225 Classics were produced, here is one of the survivors.

The Ford Consul Classic was built by Ford UK from 1961 to 1963. As the car was complex and expensive to produce it was already replaced in October 1963 by the Ford Corsair. Only 111,225 Classics were produced, here is one of the survivors.

Malia is first mentioned in 1390. The very first hotel to be built here dates back to the early 1960s. Since then, tourism has boomed, with Malia attracting mainly young tourists, particularly British holidaymakers aged between 18 and 30 who are looking for a holiday combining partying and relaxation What is now known as the "Malia Strip" therefore bears a strong resemblance to Agia Napa on Cyprus – and just like there, everything is in hibernation in January.

Malia is first mentioned in 1390. The very first hotel to be built here dates back to the early 1960s. Since then, tourism has boomed, with Malia attracting mainly young tourists, particularly British holidaymakers aged between 18 and 30 who are looking for a holiday combining partying and relaxation What is now known as the "Malia Strip" therefore bears a strong resemblance to Agia Napa on Cyprus – and just like there, everything is in hibernation in January.

Malia is first mentioned in 1390. The very first hotel to be built here dates back to the early 1960s. Since then, tourism has boomed, with Malia attracting mainly young tourists, particularly British holidaymakers aged between 18 and 30 who are looking for a holiday combining partying and relaxation What is now known as the "Malia Strip" therefore bears a strong resemblance to Agia Napa on Cyprus – and just like there, everything is in hibernation in January.

Malia is first mentioned in 1390. The very first hotel to be built here dates back to the early 1960s. Since then, tourism has boomed, with Malia attracting mainly young tourists, particularly British holidaymakers aged between 18 and 30 who are looking for a holiday combining partying and relaxation What is now known as the "Malia Strip" therefore bears a strong resemblance to Agia Napa on Cyprus – and just like there, everything is in hibernation in January.

The name Agios Nikolaos comes from the church of Agios Nikolaos, which dates back to the 9th or 10th century and is one of the oldest intact churches in Crete. Compared to that, the name of "wash and go", a chain of self service laundries on Crete, is way younger

The name Agios Nikolaos comes from the church of Agios Nikolaos, which dates back to the 9th or 10th century and is one of the oldest intact churches in Crete. Compared to that, the name of "wash and go", a chain of self service laundries on Crete, is way younger

Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe (excluding Cyprus) and the fourth-largest city in Crete. In ancient times, the city was called Hierapytna. The earliest remains of the city date back to the fifth century BC. It was an important Dorian city in eastern Crete. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the Romans in 67 BC. The city was severely damaged during the Arab conquest in 824 but was subsequently rebuilt. It experienced a new period of prosperity during the Venetian period from the 13th to the 17th centuries. The Archaeological Collection is housed in the building of an Ottoman School that was built in 1899. Minoan Jewellery

Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe (excluding Cyprus) and the fourth-largest city in Crete. In ancient times, the city was called Hierapytna. The earliest remains of the city date back to the fifth century BC. It was an important Dorian city in eastern Crete. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the Romans in 67 BC. The city was severely damaged during the Arab conquest in 824 but was subsequently rebuilt. It experienced a new period of prosperity during the Venetian period from the 13th to the 17th centuries. The Archaeological Collection is housed in the building of an Ottoman School that was built in 1899. Marble statue of Demeter-Isis On top of her head is a small altar flanked by two serpents with raised heads. The left hand holds an ear of wheat. 2nd c. AD

Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe (excluding Cyprus) and the fourth-largest city in Crete. In ancient times, the city was called Hierapytna. The earliest remains of the city date back to the fifth century BC. It was an important Dorian city in eastern Crete. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the Romans in 67 BC. The city was severely damaged during the Arab conquest in 824 but was subsequently rebuilt. It experienced a new period of prosperity during the Venetian period from the 13th to the 17th centuries. The Archaeological Collection is housed in the building of an Ottoman School that was built in 1899. Marble heads 2nd c. AD

Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe (excluding Cyprus) and the fourth-largest city in Crete. In ancient times, the city was called Hierapytna. The earliest remains of the city date back to the fifth century BC. It was an important Dorian city in eastern Crete. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the Romans in 67 BC. The city was severely damaged during the Arab conquest in 824 but was subsequently rebuilt. It experienced a new period of prosperity during the Venetian period from the 13th to the 17th centuries. The Archaeological Collection is housed in the building of an Ottoman School that was built in 1899. Marble head of a larger than life statue Sculpted in the time of Emperor Augustus (27 BC - 14 AC)

Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe (excluding Cyprus) and the fourth-largest city in Crete. In ancient times, the city was called Hierapytna. The earliest remains of the city date back to the fifth century BC. It was an important Dorian city in eastern Crete. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the Romans in 67 BC. The city was severely damaged during the Arab conquest in 824 but was subsequently rebuilt. It experienced a new period of prosperity during the Venetian period from the 13th to the 17th centuries. The Archaeological Collection is housed in the building of an Ottoman School that was built in 1899. Minoan Larnax known as the Episkopi Larnax (named after the find spot). Hunting scenes The hunters chase the ibex with dogs. To the left is a hunter having a dog on a lead 13th c BC.