A Time for Pomegranates
Welcoming the New Year in Greece by Michael Sweet There’s one ornament you can’t miss on the shelves of Greek gift shops at this time of year. Usually made of china, it’s a pomegranate - [Ρόδι (rodi) in Greek, Ρόγδι…
Traditional Cretan Christmas Table
During Christmas, every sub-region of Greece has its traditional food favorites. From the age-old tradition of the Choirosfagia to the fantastic textures and seasonal sweets, Crete has a long-standing Christmas culinary tradition. For the people of Crete, and those visitors lucky enough to share in these festivities, the season of abundance is unbelievably rich.
Mythos Palace Resort & Spa awarded as one of the Best Luxury Family All-Inclusive Hotel in Southern Europe
Mythos Palace Resort & Spa proudly won an award at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2018. The dazzling 12th Annual Gala Ceremony was held on 10th November 2018, at the Ayana Resort & Spa, in Bali, Indonesia. During the event, awards…
Anemos Luxury Grand Resort wins 3 awards at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2018
Anemos Luxury Grand Resort won 3 awards at the 12th Annual Gala Ceremony of the World Luxury Hotel Awards which was held on 10th November 2018, at the Ayana Resort & Spa, in Bali, Indonesia. Over 360 guests flew in from around…
Exploring Theriso
A pilgrimage to the heart of Cretan history by Michael Sweet With its dramatic mountain backdrop the tiny village of Theriso, 16 km south of Chania, is a delight to visit all year. But trust the locals; winter is the…
A new distinction for Anemos Luxury Grand Resort: the hotel won the “SEVEN STARS LUXURY HOSPITALITY AND LIFESTYLE AWARD”.
The Gala Ceremony of the 2018 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality & Lifestyle Awards (SSLHLA) took place on the 6th of October 2018 with the presence of tourist leaders from all over the world. Anemos Luxury Grand Resort won the Signum…
Four Traditional Crafts of Chania
Crete is famous for handcrafted tradition since the time of the Minoans. Most people visiting the island do not realize that the advanced Bronze Age civilization was built upon a sustainable agrarian society that supported huge palaces and stunning advancements. Moreover, it is this rural heritage that is carried forward in the local handicrafts we find in and around Chania today.
A Walk Through Imbros Gorge
One of Crete’s stunning wild places, Imbros Gorge is only outshined by world famous Samaria in notoriety. Imbros is the second most popular gorge for walkers in Crete after the gorge of Samaria. Its narrows are dramatic and beautiful, unexpectedly so, considering that the entrance is a broad valley, and along the way you pass even next to a forest.
Chania’s Charming Tabakaria and Halepa Neighborhoods
Chania is one of the Cretan destinations many tourists love to write home about, for it’s a charming coastal town, with typical architecture, a lively promenade with fantastic sea views, deep-rooted traditions and culture, cuisine to die for, and all kinds of activities that keep locals and visitors alike busy for days.
Cretan Honey and Its Miraculous Health Benefits
History of Beekeeping on Crete
Honey is one of the flagship agricultural products on Crete, valued as much as olive oil and citrus farming. Historical evidence shows that the art of beekeeping arrived in Greece from Ancient Egypt, most likely through Crete. Indeed, the oldest hives found here date from 3400 BC. The clay hives were unearthed at Phaistos, the Minoan palace in the south of the island.