October: the month for raki-making in Crete
At this time of year one of the great rituals of Cretan life begins: the making of raki - the fiery alcoholic spirit of Crete. The process for making raki or tsikoudia as it’s also known, has remained the…
TripAdvisor presents Mythos Palace Resort & Spa with a 2019 Certificate of Excellence
Mythos Palace Resort & Spa earned a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2019 and was inducted into TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame. The Certificate of Excellence honours hospitality businesses that deliver consistently great service across the world. This…
Exploring Apokoronas
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 with rolling hills, while to the east,…
Visit Vamos: the village reborn
A trip to Vamos, eleven kilometres north west of Georgioupoli makes a great day-excursion. Once the capital of the Sfakia and Apokoronas, this is a traditional village dating from the 12th century that exudes charm and authenticity. Offering rich insights…
5 fabulous things to do in Rethymno
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, historic architecture, a two-kilometre golden sand…
Visit Santorini in a day – from Rethymno!
Everyone yearns to visit the most famous of all Greek islands - Santorini, the jewel of the Cyclades, but few realise that it’s an easy two-hour cruise from Rethymno, just half an hour’s drive from Georgioupoli. Famous the world over…
Revealing the lyra: Crete’s music of the gods
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…
Street Food Festival at Anemos Luxury Grand Resort
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…
Visit the Palace of Knossos and explore the Wine Roads of Heraklion
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 wins a Sunny Heart Silver Award
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,…