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Revealing the lyra: Crete’s music of the gods

Exploring Crete's Traditional Lyra Music and Instrument 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…

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Imbros Gorge

A Walk Through Imbros Gorge

Exploring Imbros Gorge in Crete Exploring Imbros Gorge in Crete One of Crete’s stunning wild places, Imbros Gorge is only outshined by the world-famous Samaria in notoriety. Imbros is the second most popular gorge for walkers in Crete after the…

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Diver above a reef.

New Diving Park Planned in Georgioupoli

Georgioupoli - A Cretan Island Destination The local authorities of Crete have recently approved the development of a new diving park in the area of Georgioupoli. The park is outside the Natura 2000 protected zone and can be accessed from…

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