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Top things to do in Crete on this weekend, May 27-28
This weekend in #Crete is so interesting: 4 thematic cultural tours (for free!), 27 wineries (free entrance), and a street food festival!
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May 27, 20233 min read
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The most #instagrammable town in Crete
What is the more instagrammable town in #Crete? We have asked our beloved followers on our #Instagram account and their answers in the poll
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Dec 31, 20201 min read
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5+1 things you need to know about Heraklion: a smart travel guide
The location of Heraklion is in the center of Crete and thus the city is the focal point of the island from the Prehistoric times.
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Dec 3, 20207 min read
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Ten benefits of the morning walk - and the best places in Crete for a daily walk
Inspired by that scenic walkway in the area of the, old and new one, port of Agios Nikolaos, let's mention 10 benefits of the morning walk.
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Jun 13, 20202 min read
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Top 4 + 1 events for Carnival 2020 in #Crete
Many events have been organized as #Carnival festivals in #Crete this year. The festive season has started and main events are organized
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Feb 23, 20202 min read
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The 4 + 1 Best Christmas Things to do in Crete, 2019
Either in vacation or staycation, Christmas is a great time to explore #Crete and at the same time attend to some really interesting...
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Dec 24, 20191 min read
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Museum of Christian Art “St. Catherine of Sinai”, Heraklion
In the center of the old town of #Heraklion (Candia in the Venetian period) there is one significant and unique historic #monument
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Nov 26, 20194 min read
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The best 4 + 1 sheltered beaches in Crete, for windy days
If the Mistral blows… Find out about the best beaches in #Crete, for windy days. When wind is blowing is unpleasant, and even dangerous,...
cretanplaces
Aug 27, 20192 min read
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The top 3 +1 places to see the full moon in Crete for August 2019
The four best places to see the full moon in #Crete for August 2019, with music performances and, what's more, for free!
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Aug 15, 20191 min read
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"Peri Ousias" (stou Liapaki), Alikarnassos
Under the radar, locals prefer this old coffee shop that turned into a promising #seafood tavern.
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Aug 11, 20191 min read
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Agia Marina Monastery in Voni, Heraklion: one of the major pilgrimage places of Crete
It's a place of spiritual importance. The feast day of Saint Marina is rather a religious festival attracting many pilgrims
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Jul 22, 20192 min read
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Skinakas Observatory. Discovering the Universe from the Cretan mountains [upt 2019]
Overview: A unique experience in the high altitude part of the Cretan landscape. In the central and highest mountain of #Crete,...
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Jul 21, 20191 min read
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Trattoria Alfredo, Heraklion
This place is just like an authentic trattoria in Italy. This Italian restaurant actually is preferred by locals of #Heraklion. * Our...
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Jun 3, 20191 min read
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Fodele, the village and the landscape
If you are looking for the best of traditional Cretan villages near Heraklion, #Fodele is a great option. This scenic village, just...
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Apr 7, 20192 min read
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Botis Thalassinos municipal gallery, Tylissos. Hidden cultural gems around Heraklion
The new municipal art gallery "Botis Thalassinos" at Tylissos, about 20 kilometers to the southwest of #Heraklion, is really a hidden...
cretanplaces
Oct 10, 20181 min read
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Kalamaki beach, south Heraklion region. The best things in life are for free
Under the shadow of a tamarisk, we were lucky enough to get a good spot, and to locate two sunbeds which were for free, or at least no...
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Aug 16, 20181 min read
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Walks in Heraklion: at the seafront, west part
The 2004 Olympics was not only a major athletic event in Greece, but also formed a milestone for the development or redevelopment of many...
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Aug 1, 20181 min read
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Walks in Heraklion: at the seafront, central part
The central part of the seafront of #Heraklion is located in the northern part of the old city, practically on the route of the massive...
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Jul 31, 20181 min read
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Extra-urban places of Heraklion: Agia Eirini at Spilia
The church of Agia Eirini at Spilia, is located in the east slopes of a scenic and steep gorge, just a couple of kilometers to the south...
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Jul 31, 20181 min read
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Fodele, the village and the landscape. Traditional Cretan villages near Heraklion
#Fodele, a scenic village about 20 kilometers to the west of #Heraklion, is located in a picturesque small valley with lush vegetation,...
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Jul 31, 20181 min read
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