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Aug 23, 20246 min read
5+1 pristine beaches in archaeological sites: swim in the footsteps of ancient Cretans
Learn about the best beaches in Crete that are located in archaeological sites and sense like living history!
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cretanplaces
Jul 14, 20243 min read
2 tropical beaches in Crete: Preveli and Vai
Crete boasts two stunning beaches that will transport you to a tropical paradise
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cretanplaces
Aug 1, 20232 min read
5 amazing places to view August supermoon
This August is a real joy for moon gazers, with the Moon on 1 August and eoon 31 August. 5 places to view supermoon in Crete attend events
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cretanplaces
Jul 5, 20231 min read
30 local festivals in Sitia to go this summer
Learn about local feasts in villages in the area of Sitia who will take place in Summer 2023. Festivals are great occasions to visit Sitia
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cretanplaces
Oct 24, 20221 min read
5 things about Agia Pelagia and Sitia, the two most flood-hit places in Crete on October 15, 2022
Learn about Agia Pelagia and Sitia, and be inspired to visit these places in 2023 and support local communities.
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cretanplaces
Aug 12, 20222 min read
6+2 events to attend in Crete under the August Full Moon
Every year, for 22 years, the August Full Moon has been related with the opening to the public of numerous archaeological sites and museums
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cretanplaces
Aug 5, 20221 min read
3 cultural events to attend in archaelogical sites and museums of Heraklion, August 2022
Learn more about 3 events of the festival "All of Greece, One Culture" hosted in archaelogical sites and museums in Heraklion in August 2022
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cretanplaces
Jul 5, 20221 min read
V for Voulismeni. 5 facts for the lake in Agios Nikolaos
Lake Voulismeni (Λίμνη ΒουλισμÎνη), widely known as the Lake of Agios Nikolaos, is a small lake in the center of the town
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cretanplaces
Jun 5, 20221 min read
Save the date! 5 open days to visit the Cretan Observatory on Skinakas peak, Psiloritis mountain
In Psiloritis mountain, the Skinakas Observatory has been settled more than thirty years ago. Specific days each year is open to the public
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cretanplaces
May 25, 20223 min read
5 lessons learned from the battle on the Kopsas hill
The area of the chapel of the prophet Elias who is located at the top of the Kopsas hill is a WWII battlefield where Greek men won Germans
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cretanplaces
May 25, 20221 min read
5 facts about the site and the battle on the Kopsas hill
The chapel of the prophet Elias is located at the top of a hill that dominates the coastal area east of Heraklion. A battlefield of WWII
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cretanplaces
Apr 6, 20221 min read
5 reasons why you should make time for the sunset
A listicle about five reasons why you should find time to watch the sunset. This listicle was inspired by a sunset we watched in Crete
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cretanplaces
Nov 22, 20211 min read
5 reasons why the Byzantine church of the Virgin Mary near Fodele is a great place to visit
Learn about the significant Byzantine church of Virgin Mary (Presentation of Mary) in Fodele, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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cretanplaces
Aug 17, 20211 min read
5 things to do under the August full moon 2021 in Crete
What to do during the August full moon 2021 (Sturgeon Moon) in Crete. Visit cultural events in museums and archaeological sites on Sunday 22
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cretanplaces
Jun 3, 20211 min read
5 of the most significant historic places of the Battle for Crete (1941)
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete, we present 5 of the most significant historic places of the battlefield 1941
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cretanplaces
May 28, 20212 min read
3 temporary exhibitions for the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete (20.5 - 1.6, 1941), three temporary exhibitions are taking place in Crete
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cretanplaces
Dec 31, 20201 min read
The most #instagrammable beach in Crete
What is the most instagrammable beach in #Crete? Our followers choose among some of the best beaches in Crete Seitan Limania in Chania area
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cretanplaces
Dec 31, 20201 min read
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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cretanplaces
Dec 17, 20202 min read
5+1 ways to overcome moodiness
Rainy day, moody feelings are emerging. We think that with colour in our lives we obtain! Let's see 5+1 suggestions to overcome moodiness!
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cretanplaces
Dec 3, 20207 min read
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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