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Cine Creta Maris Movie Program (19 – 25 August 2019)

Events & Activities August 18, 2019 Creta Maris

Cine Creta Maris is an open-air cinema offering a unique cinematic experience and has become a favorite summer destination. It presents Premier Movies in English with Greek subtitles at 21:00 every day, while new movies are shown every Monday and Thursday. Check this week’s (Monday 19 – Sunday 25 August)…

Cicadas – the shrill sound of summer

Uncategorized August 6, 2019 Creta Maris

There is one soundtrack to a Cretan summer, a piercing high-pitched buzzing. It’s found wherevere there are trees, and it’s the product of one flying insect – the Cicada, or Tzitzikas, as it’s known in Greek. While hearing them will never be a problem, seeing them is different. With their…

A day in the life of Nikos Vlassiadis, GM of Creta Maris

Uncategorized July 15, 2019 Creta Maris

Nikos Vlassiadis, the General Manager of Creta Maris describes his everyday routine, talks about the greatest challenges of his job and shares his vision for the future. Describe the philosophy of Creta Maris in 5 words. Cretan, Customer Oriented, Sustainable, Traditional, Authentic, Devoted to the local society’s growth A typical…

Beyond Zorba: Explore the life and work of Nikos Kazantzakis

Destination Crete, Events & Activities July 5, 2019 Creta Maris

In the village of Myrtia (37km from Hersonissos) a visit to the Nikos Kazantzakis Museum makes a fascinating day out. It’s a museum that pays tribute to a modern icon of Crete and Greece and the greatest exponent of modern Greek literature. Kazantzakis was born in Heraklion in the 1880s.…

A perfect Day Trip to Santorini

Events & Activities July 4, 2019 Creta Maris

While vacationing at Creta Maris, you may realise that dream of a lifetime, and travel from Heraklion to the Aegean’s most famous holiday destination, Santorini, for a perfect day-trip. Santorini is the jewel in the cycladic crown and one of the most popular destinations in the Mediterranean. Famous for its…