Unique to Crete, the lyra is the pear-shaped, three-stringed instrument that is played on the knee like a violin. Nothing is more Cretan than this ancient instrument, which according to Greek mythology, was first created by the god Hermes. The…
The East meets the West at "Meltemi" main restaurant A unique gastronomic festival, celebrating ethnic cuisines from around the world, takes place twice per month at Meltemi main restaurant. Anemos Luxury Grand Resort presents a unique gastronomic event which will…
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…
Eliros Mare in Georgioupolis, Crete, is awarded a Sunny Heart Silver Award 2018 in the category “Griechenland & Zypern” (Greece & Cyprus), by Thomas Cook. It’s the fourth consequent year that Thomas Cook, one of the top global travel companies,…
Mythos Palace Resort & Spa in Georgioupolis, Crete, received the Sunny Heart Silver Award 2018 in the category “Griechenland & Zypern” (Greece & Cyprus), from Thomas Cook. For the fourth time Thomas Cook, one of the top global travel companies,…
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…
For the 6th consecutive year the Tourism Awards event rewarded the best, the boldest and the most innovative Greek tourism enterprises. Among the winners, Mythos Palace Resort & Spa received the Silver Award in the “All-inclusive resort” category. The Tourism…
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…
