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Rethymno ready to party

2019 Rethymno Carnival 2019 Rethymno Carnival 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,…

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Walk like a Venetian: Exploring Chania’s Old Town

Exploring Chania, Crete Exploring Chania, Crete To follow in the footsteps of the Venetians in Chania, Crete’s Italian invaders who were responsible for building the Old Town’s massive fortifications, the district of Toponas on Chania’s west side is the best…

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Panoramic view of Georgioupolis

Georgioupoli in history

Georgioupoli - A Name with History 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…

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Diving for the Divine

Theophania and the Blessing of the Waters 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…

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A Time for Pomegranates

Welcoming the New Year in Greece 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)…

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Exploring Theriso

A Pilgrimage to the Heart of Cretan History - Theriso Village A Pilgrimage to the Heart of Cretan History - Theriso Village With its dramatic mountain backdrop, the tiny village of Theriso, 16 km south of Chania, is a delight…

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Chania

Chania’s Charming Tabakaria and Halepa Neighborhoods

Exploring Chania's Neighborhoods: Halepa and Tabakaria Chania is one of the Cretan destinations many tourists love to write home about, for it’s a charming coastal town, with typical architecture, a lively promenade with fantastic sea views, deep-rooted traditions and culture,…

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