Easter is the most momentous holiday for Greeks, surpassing even Christmas in gravity. It’s a big celebration accompanied by a long list of traditions and religious rituals. According to the Greek Orthodox tradition, the…
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Creta Maris Resort’ “Agora” is a feast of Cretan arts & crafts
Ever since the Bronze Age, the people of Crete have shown excellent skills in handcrafting. To get an idea of how qualified crafters the Minoans were, you can visit the Archaeological Museum of Crete…
Krasi, a mountain village to explore
Crete features 650 miles of coastline, it’s a sea lover’s dream, but it is also a mountainous island, with impressive mountain landscapes and scenic villages, perfect for explorations off the beaten track. If you…
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…
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