June 2019

- Culture
- History
Revealing the lyra: Crete’s music of the gods

June 26, 2019

Unique to Crete, the lyra is the pear-shaped, three-stringed instrument that is played on the knee like a violin. Nothing is more Cretan than this ancient instrument, which according to Greek mythology, was first created by the god Hermes. The earliest references to the lyra are…

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- Anemos Luxury Grand Resort
- Gastronomy
Street Food Festival at Anemos Luxury Grand Resort

June 21, 2019

Meltemi Restaurant – International Gastronomic Festival The East meets the West at “Meltemi” main restaurant A unique gastronomic festival, celebrating ethnic cuisines from around the world, takes place twice per month at Meltemi main restaurant. Anemos Luxury Grand Resort presents a unique gastronomic event which will travel you across…

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Visit the Palace of Knossos and explore the Wine Roads of Heraklion

June 5, 2019

If you’re up for an unforgettable day out by car from Georgioupoli, Crete’s most popular historical site – the Palace of Knossos – is only a 90-minute drive. By happy coincidence, Knossos is also the gateway to Heraklion wine country – the richest part of the…

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