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Explore Hersonissos by bike: 6 amazing routes

Explore Hersonissos by bike: 6 amazing routes

Events & Activities, Sustainability June 20, 2020
Cycling is probably one of the best ways to explore a place and immerse yourself in its landscapes and culture. The area of Hersonissos is a cyclist’s paradise: ideal weather conditions and a diverse landscape that offers cycling routes for everyone, from easy trips to moderate and challenging rides. What…
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Carob: Crete’s unknown superfood

Carob: Crete’s unknown superfood

Gastronomy, Sustainability June 7, 2020
Carob is one of nature’s most underestimated fruit. This dark brown pea pod is naturally sweet, tastes similar to chocolate, and is an excellent source of calcium, fiber, protein, vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. In other words, carob’s a nutritional treasure, a superfood that should have a place in everyone’s diet.…
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Eat like a local: The secrets of Greek Souvlaki

Eat like a local: The secrets of Greek Souvlaki

Gastronomy May 29, 2020
Well everyone has heard about the benefits of the Mediterranean cuisine in general, and how rich and tasty the traditional Greek cuisine is in specific, basing its diet on the following three basic principles: Variety, Moderation and Balance. But what about its street food? By far the most popular Greek…
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Explore Chania: A walk through history

Explore Chania: A walk through history

Destination Crete April 22, 2020
With its Venetian harbour and the beautiful ancient alleyways that surround it, a visit to Chania and its gorgeous old town is one of the highlights of any visit to Crete. One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Chania was invaded over millennia by Romans, Byzantines, Venetians,…
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15 centuries of history in one museum: Visit the Historical Museum of Crete

15 centuries of history in one museum: Visit the Historical Museum of Crete

Destination Crete April 15, 2020
Housed in a three storey neoclassical mansion of exceptional architectural beauty, having been declared a Historical Building and a Work of Art, the Historical Museum of Crete consists of 22 halls presenting Crete’s turbulent history from early Christian times up to World War II and the Battle of Crete, with…
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