UPDATE: As part of the measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, Rethymno Carnival, along with other major carnivals in Greece have been cancelled. The cancellation applies to all carnival events in…
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Arkadi Monastery: a place of sacred pilgrimage
A day trip to the Rethymno region offers many delights, but one or two locations hold a special place in Cretan history and the identity of the Cretan people. One such destination is the…
Ancient Eleftherna: a journey into Crete’s deep history
For history buffs, a visit to the Rethymno region must include a stop at Ancient Eleftherna, a fascinating archaeological site as important historically as Knossos. The site lies just a few kilometres from Arkadi,…
Walk the Samaria Gorge
For keen hikers and nature-lovers, no destination in Crete is more popular than the Samaria Gorge. Tens of thousands of visitors head to Chania province to walk this world-famous ravine each year, and in…
Christmas and New Year traditions in Crete
Christmas is a magical time to be in Crete. By late December the mountains have had their first dustings of snow, and in every town and village, families gather to celebrate winter’s holiest days.Traditionally,…
Day trip to Rethymno
Rethymno, Crete’s third largest city, is full of wonders. With its great restaurants, historic architecture, a two-kilometer golden sand beach and one of the most intact medieval ‘old towns’ in Greece, the town is…
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