Combining rugged nature and stunning landscapes, a visit to the Asterousia mountains is an unforgettable experience. Like a towering curtain running along the southern coast of Heraklion province, Asterousia is a place for those…
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COVID-19: Travel advice, measures in Greece and Creta Maris’ action plan
As we navigate through the coronavirus pandemic, we thought it would be useful to gather in one article all necessary information about the outbreak, how it affects your travel plans to Greece and the…
Α Cretan Legend: Nikos Xylouris and the music of Anogia
On the north face of Mount Psiloritis, a sacred mountain in antiquity, at an altitude of about eight hundred meters above sea level, stands the village of Anogia with a history as old and…
Carnival time is here!
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…
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,…
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