Planning a winter vacation on Crete is not something usually found on travelers’ bucket lists since the island is mainly preferred for its delightful beachside lifestyle. Most resorts close their doors in November, there are no more beach parties, open-air…
Krasi’s main tourist appeal may be an ancient plane tree; some say it is over 2400 years old, but this charming hamlet in the Hersonissos Prefecture of Crete has many other splendors few island visitors get to see. This village…
Unique natural wonders surround Theriso Village, which lays in a spectacular gorge at the foothills of the Lefka Ori (White Mountains). In the village, the tree hovering above the Church of Panagia standing right beside a memorial to freedom and…
Christmas and New Year traditions in Crete, as in the rest of Greece, are rich and many, and while most date from the earliest Christian times, some go back much further, even to ancient pre-Christian folk legends. Kalanda (carols) On…
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…
With the 2019 Rethymno Carnival officially opened, the city is expecting more than 15,000 revellers to take part on its big weekend, kicking off on Friday March 8. Dating back more than 100 years, the carnival is one of the…
To follow in the footsteps of the Venetians in Chania, Crete’s Italian invaders who were responsible for building the Old Town’s massive fortifications, the district of Toponas on Chania’s west side is the best area to explore. Close to the…
From its windswept seashores to high mountain pastures, even in winter, Crete’s gorgeous wild flowers have always beckoned nature lovers. But you don’t have to be an expert botanist to marvel at these delicate highlights of the Cretan landscape. While…
Mythos Palace Resort & Spa proudly announces the acquisition of 2 TUI Awards: the TUI Top Quality 2019 Award and the TUI Family Champion Award. The TUI Top Quality 2019 award asserts that Mythos Palace Resort & Spa scored an…
Why George? Giorgos (George) is one of Greece’s most popular christian names, but which particular George gave his name to the village of Georgioupoli? Well it’s to do with a vital chapter in the story of modern Crete. Once known…