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…
Year: 2020
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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.…
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…
The biodiversity treasure of Crete: rare and endemic species
Crete’s natural beauty, significant culture, and glorious history are widely known. On the contrary, its biological variety is its lesser-known treasure. Floral and faunal diversity for this relatively small region is so high that…
The Archaeological Collection of Malevizi is a hidden gem for history buffs
Crete has a long and rich history, as you probably already know. Countless archaeological findings narrate this island’s long history, from the Minoan era to the Geometric and Archaic period, and from the Hellenistic…
Candle light dinner experience at Creta Maris
Have you ever wondered what the biggest luxury of all is? If you stop and think about it for a minute or two, you will realize that the most precious luxuries in life are…
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