Askifou War Museum The Askifou War Museum is a private museum in the historic Kares Village on the Askifou plain located north of Sfakia about 40 minutes drive from Georgioupolis. The museum, founded by George A. Hatzidakis, showcases over 2000…
Kalamitsi Villages We follow up on our Treasure Troves of Chania with the Kalamitsi Villages between Souda and Rethimnon. The "twin" villages are fascinating enough to attract people from all over the world with their secluded, peaceful setting. Among them,…
Anemos Luxury Grand Resort Awards Anemos Luxury Grand Resort won 2 Silver Awards in the award ceremony of Tourism Awards 2017 that was organized by Boussias Communications. The ceremony took place on March 21st in Athenaum InterContinental and Anemos Luxury…
Explore Samariá Gorge in Crete Samariá Gorge is one of Crete's fascinating landscapes and an attraction for thousands of visitors to the island. The locals love it equally. Hiking the Samariá Gorge is one of those epic experiences you should…
Explore Vryses and Georgioupoli Area Eliros Mare, Anemos Grand Luxury Resort, or Mythos Palace Resort & Spa are three Georgioupoli hotels that enjoy a premium location on Blue Flag beaches, but also proximity to charming Cretan villages that preserve the…
Explore Asfendou Cave in Georgioupoli Whether you stay at Eliros Mare, Anemos Grand Luxury Resort, or Mythos Palace Resort & Spa, you can always find something exciting to see and do when you are in Georgioupoli. For instance, you can…
Explore Agios Nikolaos Church in Georgioupoli One of the most photographed landmarks in this part of Crete, the small Agios Nikolaos Church is the sparkling gem of Georgioupoli. It is, in fact, a whitewashed chapel, built on a small rocky…
Explore Georgioupolis Beach Georgioupoli: A Charming Destination Georgioupoli is a charming destination and its main attraction is a 10 km stretch of sand, Georgioupolis Beach, which is awarded the Blue Flag label every year, for environment, water quality, safety, and…
Explore the Footsteps of Zorba the Greek Zorba the Greek: A Cinematic Journey The legendary Zorba the Greek starring Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Lila Kedrova, Irene Papas, and Sotiris Moustakas, was filmed on Crete, mainly in the Chania regional unit,…
Explore the Rethymno Carnival The Rethymno Carnival: A Grand Celebration The largest fiesta on the island of Crete is the Carnival in Rethymno. It takes place every year before the Greek Orthodox Easter, and lasts about three weeks, depending on…
