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The story of Erotokritos

Destination Crete, Events & Activities February 22, 2021 Creta Maris

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…

Sea Daffodil: The Protected Sand Lily

Sustainability January 27, 2021 Creta Maris

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

Destination Crete, Events & Activities December 10, 2020 Creta Maris

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

Gastronomy November 3, 2020 Creta Maris

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

Destination Crete, Sustainability October 19, 2020 Creta Maris

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

Gastronomy October 16, 2020 Creta Maris

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…

The story of Erotokritos

Sea Daffodil: The Protected Sand Lily

Outdoor Activities: 5 ways to enjoy nature in Crete

Platia restaurant among the best restaurants in Greece

Vultures & wild birds of Crete

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