Souda Bay War Cemetery

Poignant and beautiful

I went with my teenage children as my grandfather was captured here during the battle of Crete. He survived and was in a prison camp got the rest of the war. Otherwise we wouldn’t be here. I know this...

Be sure to pay a visit, and your respects, on the way to or from the airport

If you have been to any British and Commonwealth war cemetery anywhere in the world you’ll know what to expect – serried rows of carefully spaced headstones, everyone with a story to tell: not least t...

Interesting

Thought provoking. Shame someone felt the need to leave their litter behind. Also went to the German cemetery which gave so history surrounding the occupation of Crete. Sad that so many young lives we...

Very fitting tribute to our fallen heroes

The peace and tranquility of this place plus the view of Souda Bay is stunning. A fitting memorial to all the Allied forces who lost their lives in the hostilities than impacted Crete. We walked aroun...

Military Memorial

Original Text

This military cemetery is a memorial where more than 1,500 military, soldiers and officers, sailors and pilots serving in the British Commonwealth (military from the UK, New Zealand, Australia, Ka...) will be held