Satellite images and 3D maps of Crete

3 dimensional satellite impressions of Crete

Below you can enjoy a growing collection of 3 dimensional satellite impressions of Crete. These are images created with NASA's World Wind 3D satellite imaging software, and which have been further enhanced, using several picture editing techniques.

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Satellite images of Crete

Akrotiri Chania, after take off from Chania airport

Akrotiri Chania, after take off from Chania airport - click to see full size pic

West Crete, looking from East to West

West Crete, looking from East to West - click to see full size pic

Sfakia, from Samaria gorge (left) to beyond Frangokastello

Sfakia, from Samaria gorge (left) to beyond Frangokastello - click to see full size pic

Sfakia, with White Mountains, and to the left Aradena gorge, ending at Marmara Beach

Sfakia, with White Mountains, and to the left Aradena gorge, ending at Marmara Beach - click to see full size pic

Approaching Heraklion airport, with Ida Mountains in the distance

Approaching Heraklion airport, with Ida Mountains in the distance - click to see full size pic

Kokinos Pirgos at bottom left, Matala bottom right, and in the middle Timbaki airport

Kokinos Pirgos at bottom left, Matala bottom right, and in the middle Timbaki airport - click to see full size pic

The White Mountains

The White Mountains: Top left the summit of Pachnes at 2453 metres. Gorge crossing the centre is Aradena gorge. Towards the top right you see Ilingas gorge, Papa Lagos gorge, and Imbros gorge - click to see full size pic

You can find many more maps of Sfakia and Crete in our Maps section:

Maps of Crete

Hospitality Sfakia

Hospitality in Sfakia

The Sfakians are famous for their hospitality. The locals welcome their guests like friends. Many visitors come back to Crete to visit Sfakia year after year. Enjoy their generosity!

Impressive nature

Impressive nature

Rough white topped mountains up to 2453 metres high, split by 25+ gorges, fertile plains, forests, and the blue sea, and inbetween them small whitewashed villages with many coves and unspoilt beaches.

History and tradition

History and tradition

Brave people that have stood up against their many invaders, preserving their tradition of independence, celebrating their victories with music, poetry and dance, together with friends!