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Vamos – A Charming Cretan Village A trip to Vamos, eleven kilometres northwest of Georgioupoli, makes a great day-excursion. Once the capital of the Sfakia and Apokoronas, this is a traditional village dating from the 12th century that exudes charm and authenticity. Offering rich insights into…
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As summer reaches its peak there’s no better day-out than a visit to Crete’s third largest city, and some would say its most alluring. Rethymno is a town full of wonders, with great restaurants, historic architecture, a two-kilometer golden sand city beach, and one of the…
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Santorini – A Day Trip from Rethymno Everyone yearns to visit the most famous of all Greek islands – Santorini, the jewel of the Cyclades, but few realize that it’s an easy two-hour cruise from Rethymno, just half an hour’s drive from Georgioupoli. Famous the world over for its…
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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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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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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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