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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
