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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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Nov 25, 20194 min read
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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Oct 28, 20191 min read
The #best 5 + 1 places in #Sitia and nearby area
#Sitia: the easternmost town of #Crete, a relaxing and scenic place. We visited Sitia earlier this month and we present the best of...
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Sep 22, 20192 min read
Karavostasis (and nearby beaches) in Bali, Rethymnon: the dynamics of geomorphology & tourism
In the area of Bali there are three small beaches, almost always in calm sea condition even in windy days.
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Aug 27, 20192 min read
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,...
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Aug 15, 20191 min read
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 11, 20191 min read
"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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Jul 22, 20192 min read
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 21, 20191 min read
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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Jun 3, 20191 min read
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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May 17, 20193 min read
Krasi, Heraklion: a perfect place for recreation in Crete
Find out about Krasi, Heraklion.
Krasi (Κράσι, Krásion) is really a great destination in the Cretan landscape.
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Apr 15, 20192 min read
Thodorou isle, one of the secret isles in Crete
Thodorou #isle, or Agioi Theodoroi, is a refuge for the #Cretan agrimi (kri-kri) goat (Capra aegagrus creticus), with an intriguing...
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Apr 7, 20192 min read
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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Mar 23, 20191 min read
"Kavouras" seafood tavern in Alikarnassos, Heraklion. A suggested place for Lent
Overview: A value for money local seafood tavern in Nea Alikarnassos. The settlement is developed near the sea, and inhabited by...
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Feb 18, 20191 min read
To Katsarolaki: one of the best budget-friendly restaurants in Rethymnon for 2019
Overview: In a city with many students and tourists, such as #Rethymnon, modern budget-friendly restaurants like “To Katsarolaki” are...
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Jan 26, 20191 min read
Samaria, Rethymnon: one of the oldest restaurants in town
Overview: an all time classic restaurant - tavern in the city center of Rethymnon. We used to go there before 10-15 years for grilled...
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Oct 30, 20181 min read
Saint Demetrius church at Agios Dimitrios: unknown Byzantine monuments in Crete
The church of Saint Demetrius (Agios Dimitrios) at the small settlement of Agios Dimitrios, about 8 klm SE of #Rethymnon, is one of the...
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Oct 10, 20181 min read
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...
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Aug 21, 20181 min read
Skinakas Observatory. Discovering the Universe from the Cretan mountains
Unique experience in the high altitude part of the Cretan landscape. In the central and highest mountain of Crete, Psiloritis, an...
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Aug 16, 20181 min read
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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