I have visited this cemetery many times over the years and am continually amazed at how lovingly it is kept in honour of the people who gave their lives in various conflicts over the years. It is in such a beautiful place overlooking Souda Bay,...More

If you are in Crete, you should spare an hour of your time to visit here and also the German cemetery. Both are very moving. So many unnamed graves....... Beautifully kept, amongst stunning scenery, a permanent reminder that we should all strive for peace.

Visited during the commemorations of the battle of Crete. The cemetery is neat and well looked after, it is a place of peace and gives you some idea of the scale of human sacrifice in war.

Tears for the fallen what a beautiful place to visit. Lovingly tendered by the people of Crete. I was humbled and very tearful x

Entering the Cemetery on the left hand side is a small building containing information explaining the action that took place on the island during the WW11, walking around it is clear that great care is taken to keep the cemetery in perfect order, so many...More

My wife and I visited this cemetery yesterday. The day before the beginning of the Battle of Crete. Interestingly, the graves seem to be organized by nationality. The New Zealanders are grouped together as are the Australians and British. I had researched many of the...More

For those of us who have never lived through a war it is impossible for us to fully appreciate what it must have been like. The majority of the soldiers who lie in peace here were only in their 20s when they died fighting for...More