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Aug 236 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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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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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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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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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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Oct 21, 20202 min read

S for Seitan Limania, 5+1 things you need to know

Seitan Limania is definitely a must-to-visit place; actually can be counted amongst the 5+1 best beaches in Crete

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Oct 15, 20205 min read

5+1 wonderful things to do in Crete in October

October is simply amazing in Crete. There is warm enough to be #stillsummer for beaches, while the autumnal terrain in the inland is nice