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Family Holidays on Crete Island: A Lifetime Experience

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Kids

October 14, 2021

Families planning a holiday in Greece cannot go wrong choosing Crete: the island is a haven in the Mediterranean Sea. Happy faces and that legendary Cretan hospitality – philoxenia, love of strangers – greet you everywhere you go. Naturally, there’s plenty to do on the island,
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Attractions in Heraklion to Visit With Your Family

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Kids

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September 28, 2021

Heraklion is a cosmopolitan city with many family-friendly attractions. But, moreover, suppose you want to escape the hustle and bustle of its streets. In that case, you will find a lot to visit with your family outside the city limits, in some of the loveliest villages of the Heraklion regional unit.
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Grape Harvest – Trygos – and Its Products

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Gastronomy - Culinary

September 14, 2021

Cretans harvest grapes from the middle of August until the beginning of October – depending on the purpose the fruit will serve and their varietals. About forty different varieties of grapes grow on the island, including native species like Kotsifali, Vidiano, Thrapsathiri, Liatiko, and Mandilaria,
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200 Years Since the Outbreak of the Greek Revolution of 1821

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August 27, 2021

�We are all Greeks. Our laws, our literature, our religion, our arts have their root in Greece.� ~ Percy Bysshe Shelley 2021 marks the bicentenary of the Greek Revolution of 1821 – officially the Greek War of Independence – when Greek revolutionaries rose against the Ottoman Empire and won
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5 Traditional Kafeneio in Crete

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Gastronomy - Culinary

July 27, 2021

Greece is the cradle of the �kafeneio� culture, which is still a way of life all over the country. Yesteryear, a kafeneio was a place where common folk met to engage in political debates, gossip, chat, play tavli (backgammon), drink Greek coffee, ouzo or raki, or just hang out and talk about politics
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Crete�s Legendary Stavros Beach: Where Zorba Taught Basil to Dance

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July 5, 2021

Suppose any movie can account for one that genuinely put Crete on the map. In that case, that�s Zorba the Greek, based on the 1946 novel �Life and Times of Alexis Zorbas� by Creta�s beloved son, author Nikos Kazantzakis, and directed in 1964 by Greek Cypriot filmmaker Michael Cacoyannis. The movie stars
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Famous Family-friendly Beaches in Rethymno

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Kids

June 24, 2021

As the seat of the University of Crete, Rethymno has a young, vibrant feel and entertainment opportunities galore for students and their peers. This is not to say that the city doesn�t offer romantic venues and opportunities for families to spend quality time while they vacation on the island. Rethymno
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10 Souvenirs to Take Back Home when Leaving Crete

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Gastronomy - Culinary

June 16, 2021

When you visit Crete, you will invariably fall in love with the landscapes, the people, and even its tastes. Food tastes better on the island that inspired the Mediterranean diet. Cretan handicrafts make lovely souvenirs too. If you want a small part of the island with you, here are some of the keepsakes
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Top 5 Activities to Do with Your Kids when Visiting Crete

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Kids

May 24, 2021

When you travel to Crete with children, you will appreciate the wealth of things to see and do. From the beach all the way up to the mountains, the island offers all kinds of attractions for the little ones. Here are five of the top activities available for kids on Crete. 1. Beach Fun for All Ages
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5 Things to Do on Crete in Springtime

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May 12, 2021

Springtime is perhaps the best season to spend a holiday on Crete island: the temperature is pleasantly-mild, there are not many tourists, and nature brings about its most spectacular floral landscapes in hundreds of colorful shades of blossoms and green. Traditions play an essential part every spring on
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