The Cretan diet is at the heart of the Mediterranean Diet. The Seven Countries Study (SCS for short) investigated diet, lifestyle, and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease - and included cohorts of Crete and Corfu for their very high…
Few tourists know that Crete once had a ski resort. It was up on the Nida Plateau in the Psiloritis mountains in the island’s Rethymno regional unit. Construction began in 1977, and the resort welcomed its first guests in 1980.…
Midway between Rethymno and Agia Galini the pretty village of Spili is a relaxing, rejuvenating place. Authentic and largely untouched by major tourist developments, (apart the coaches that bring day-trippers on their way to and from the south coast) Spili…
October sees one of the great annual rituals of Crete performed: it’s the month when the year’s raki production is begun. The process for making the fiery alcoholic liquor served after almost every meal in Crete has been the same…
For the 16th consecutive year, Mythos Palace Resort & Spa was honored by the “Blue Flag” award.
For the 4th consecutive year, Anemos Luxury Grand Resort was honored by the “Blue Flag” award. The criteria of the award were based on the resort’s beach organization, crystal clear waters, accessibility, security and excellent amenities.
The Vantaraki Group which owns the hotel complexes “Anemos Luxury Grand Resort”, “Mythos Palace Resort and Spa” and “Eliros Mare Hotel” in Georgioupolis, Chania, opened the new 5-star Pepper Sea Club Hotel for adults only.
Planning a winter vacation on Crete is not something usually found on travelers’ bucket lists since the island is mainly preferred for its delightful beachside lifestyle. Most resorts close their doors in November, there are no more beach parties, open-air…
Krasi’s main tourist appeal may be an ancient plane tree; some say it is over 2400 years old, but this charming hamlet in the Hersonissos Prefecture of Crete has many other splendors few island visitors get to see. This village…
Unique natural wonders surround Theriso Village, which lays in a spectacular gorge at the foothills of the Lefka Ori (White Mountains). In the village, the tree hovering above the Church of Panagia standing right beside a memorial to freedom and…
