Erotokritos is a timeless masterpiece of Cretan Renaissance literature of the 16th – 17th centuries. It survived through 4 turbulent centuries marked by conquests, revolutions, and historical upheavals, and remains cherished by the people of Crete nowadays. Erotokritos was composed in the early 17th century, in Venetian-occupied Crete, by Vincenzo…
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Sea Daffodil: The Protected Sand Lily
White, delicate and charming, the sand lily that adorns the dunes of the Cretan beaches is a symbol of purity, everlasting beauty, and perseverance. Also known as sea daffodil, beach saffron, or lily of Knossos, the white sand lily (Pancratium maritimum) is a bulbous perennial, flowering from August to October…
Outdoor Activities: 5 ways to enjoy nature in Crete
Except for swimming in the crystal waters of Creta Maris’ private beach, summer vacations in Crete offer loads of opportunities to spend a bit of time in the great outdoors and try recreational activities in nature. Crete is a paradise for nature-lovers as it combines sea with mountains and still…
Platia restaurant among the best restaurants in Greece
A place to meet, to socialize, to celebrate, and to flirt: this is what a “platia” in every traditional Greek village or city is. Platia is the place where the settlement’s heart beats, a site of interaction, networking, and community building. Creta Maris Beach Resort has its own Platia right…
Vultures & wild birds of Crete
Crete is regarded as one of the last refuges for European wild fauna and flora, and a biodiversity hotspot, as a large number of species evolve, live and flourish in the island’s numerous habitats. Birds are the largest group of vertebrates in Crete. Almost half of the bird species seen…
Legumes, the king of the Cretan diet
Crete has one of the healthiest and most delicious cuisines in the world and a diet that has its roots in the Minoan era. The findings in the archaeological excavations reveal that the ancient Cretans 4.000 years ago consumed quite the same foods as modern Cretans do. A large number…
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