Easter Celebration in Greece 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…
Tabakaria - Chania's Historic Suburb 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…
Discover on Foot - Exploring Crete 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…
Loggerhead Sea Turtles in Crete Visitors to Crete this summer looking for that prefect beach won't be just the human kind. Every year hundreds of loggerhead sea turtles - the most common turtle found in the Aegean, make their way…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…