Apokoronas - A Green Oasis in Crete The region in which Georgioupoli sits is one of the greenest and most fertile areas of Crete. Extending from the foothills of the White Mountains to the coast, Apokoronas comprises a wide plain…
Rethymno - A Charming Cretan City 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,…
Greek Independence Day and Its History With colourful parades in traditional costumes and proud flag-waving, Greek Independence Day on March 25th is a celebration that goes to the heart of the country's identity - for it marks the date on…
Crete's Wild Flowers Crete's Wild Flowers From its windswept seashores to high mountain pastures, even in winter, Crete’s gorgeous wild flowers have always beckoned nature lovers. But you don’t have to be an expert botanist to marvel at these delicate…
Crete's Handcrafted Traditions Crete's Handcrafted Traditions Crete is famous for handcrafted tradition since the time of the Minoans. Most people visiting the island do not realize that the advanced Bronze Age civilization was built upon a sustainable agrarian society that…
Georgioupoli - A Cretan Island Destination The first volunteer blood donation of the Vantarakis SA – PELEMAR SA employees took place this July at our hotels’ premises (Anemos Luxury Grand Resort, Mythos Palace Resort & Spa, and Eliros Mare) in…
Blue Flag Beaches in Apokoronas The mayor of Apokoronas, Charalambos Koukianakis announced today that the municipality will have no less than ten Blue Flag beaches in 2018. The first Blue Flag was raised today in front of the Georgioupolis Resort,…
Georgioupoli: A Top Destination for German Tourists The Sete Intelligence of the Greek Tourism Enterprises Confederation (SETE) has recently named Georgioupoli a top destination with German tourists. Georgioupoli joins Athens, Thessaloniki, Santorini, and Cretan destinations among the top choices for…
Georgioupoli - A Cretan Island Destination The Folklore Museum of Gavalochori is about thirty minutes drive from Georgioupoli and well worthy of attention. Unofficially, it opened its doors in 1967, but it only has official status since 1993. The Folklore…
Georgioupoli - A Cretan Island Destination Vamos is one of the villages surrounding Georgioupoli. It was the capital of Apokoronas and today is a state-recognized traditional village. The Vamos traditional village is a sustainable tourist destination, which attracts a fair…