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Georgioupoli – A Name with History Giorgos (George) is one of Greece’s most popular Christian names, but which particular George gave his name to the village of Georgioupoli? Well, it’s to do with a vital chapter in the story of modern Crete. Once known as Almyroupolis…
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Theophania and the Blessing of the Waters January 6th is a special date in the Christian calendar, particularly for the Greek Orthodox faith. The 12th day of Christmas marks Epiphany – the celebration of Christ’s baptism and His manifestation to the world as the Son of…
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Welcoming the New Year in Greece There’s one ornament you can’t miss on the shelves of Greek gift shops at this time of year. Usually made of china, it’s a pomegranate – [Ρόδι (rodi) in Greek, Ρόγδι (rog-di) in Crete] – a fruit that holds a…
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Cretan Christmas Culinary Traditions During Christmas, every sub-region of Greece has its traditional food favorites. From the age-old tradition of the Choirosfagia to the fantastic textures and seasonal sweets, Crete has a long-standing Christmas culinary tradition. For the people of Crete, and those visitors lucky enough…
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Mythos Palace Resort & Spa – A Luxury Getaway Mythos Palace Resort & Spa – A Luxury Getaway Mythos Palace Resort & Spa proudly won an award at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2018. The dazzling 12th Annual Gala Ceremony was held on 10th November 2018, at the Ayana…
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Anemos Luxury Grand Resort Awards Anemos Luxury Grand Resort won 3 awards at the 12th Annual Gala Ceremony of the World Luxury Hotel Awards which was held on 10th November 2018, at the Ayana Resort & Spa, in Bali, Indonesia. Over 360 guests flew in from around the world…
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Welcome to Georgioupoli Hotels—a curated travel blog dedicated to capturing the spirit of Georgioupolis, one of Crete’s most charming coastal destinations.
From sustainable travel tips to seasonal highlights and local stories, Georgioupoli Hotels is your go-to guide for experiencing Crete in its most genuine and memorable form. Read More
