Less than 30km from Creta Maris Resort, the Palace of Knossos – Crete’s most famous archaeological site – makes an unforgettable excursion. On the southern outskirts of Heraklion, the once glorious capital of Minoan…
Year: 2019
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Where eagles soar: the lure of Lasithi Plateau
Nine hundred metres above sea level, the Lasithi Plateau is one of Crete’s most remarkable natural treasures – a gentle patchwork of fertile green fields dotted with orchards, almond trees and the remains of…
Meet the Chef: Vaios Koukoumtzis
Vaios Koukoumtzis, Creta Maris’ Executive Chef, talks about his cooking philosophy, explains the challenges of his work, and shares some interesting statistics! How and why did you decide to become a chef? How many…
Treat yourself to a tour of Heraklion’s wine country
Creta Maris is proud to present to our guests the finest wines in our restaurants and bars, and nothing gives us greater pleasure than to introduce you to the wines that are made on…
Visit Archanes: Savour history and gastronomy in a grand day out
A 45 minute drive from Creta Maris, a visit to the small town of Archanes makes a brilliant day trip. Nikos Kazantzakis, Greece’s foremost modern writer (who wrote Zorba the Greek), described as Crete’s…
Join us in protecting Crete’s turtles
Every year hundreds of loggerhead turtles, the most common turtle found in the Aegean, make their way to Cretan shores to carry on a timeless natural ritual. The north coast and the Gulf of…
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