A trip to Vamos, eleven kilometres north west 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…
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-kilometre golden sand…
Everyone yearns to visit the most famous of all Greek islands - Santorini, the jewel of the Cyclades, but few realise that it’s an easy two-hour cruise from Rethymno, just half an hour’s drive from Georgioupoli. Famous the world over…
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…
With the mighty Psiloritis mountain range to the east and the Kedros moutains to the west, the Amari valley lies cradled 500 metres above sea level, an enchanting labyrinth of country lanes, connecting tiny hamlets largely untouched by tourism. Between…
In Greece, perhaps more than any other European country, Easter is not only a deeply religious event, but a rich, dramatic celebration of renewal even for non-believers.This spiritual holiday, marked much more than Christmas is a time when families gather…
On the eastern edge of Chania is the historic suburb of Halepa and its tiny coastal area -Tabakaria (the Greek word for tanneries). A walk through this magical film-set -like landscape is one of the great Chania experiences, for anyone…
There’s no better way to explore Crete than by foot on a bright blue sun-kissed day, especially if it's not too hot. Savouring the island’s natural beauty by following the ancient paths, often just goat tracks, is by far the…
Visitors to Crete this summer looking for that prefect beach wont be just the human kind. Every year hundreds of loggerhead sea turtles - the most common turtle found in the Aegean, make their way to Cretan shores. And it's…
With the 2019 Rethymno Carnival officially opened, the city is expecting more than 15,000 revellers to take part on its big weekend, kicking off on Friday March 8. Dating back more than 100 years, the carnival is one of the…