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El Greco: from Fodele to Spain

Destination

March 20, 2020

Domenikos Theotokopoulos (1541 – 1614) , the worldwide famous painter who became known with the nickname El Greco (“The Greek”), originated from the village of Fodele and the Kingdom of Candia, as the island of Crete was called
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Must-see: Koules Fortress in Heraklion

Destination

March 14, 2020

The fortress of Koules, or “Rocca a Mare” as the Venetians called it, has been the tireless guard of the city of Heraklion since the 16th century. The fortress was recently restored and its gates opened to visitors, making it one of
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The most popular wedding trends for 2020

Weddings & Events

February 18, 2020

Weddings have been happening since the dawn of modern civilization, as love is timeless, but trends come and go. If you are getting married in 2020 make sure you know the new trends and get ideas for your own special day that will make your
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Day trip to Psiloritis: Discover mountainous Crete

Destination

February 5, 2020

The mountains of Crete are rarely on the list of tourist attractions, even though they played an important role in the island’s culture, history and mythology. The peaks of Cretan mountains hosted Minoan shrines and medieval fortresses, their
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Meet the Minoans at the Minoan Theatre

Destination

January 7, 2020

After visiting the Palace of Knossos and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion you might wonder, how did Minoans really look like? And how would it be, if the bull leaping fresco would come to life, together with the three Minoan ladies in
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Taste the authentic: Crete’s PDO & PGI products

Gastronomy - Culinary

December 5, 2019

Cretan products are famous for their exceptional quality and have gained a distinguished place in the international market, but still, the widest collection of Cretan products is found in… Crete! However, a wide selection also means
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Guide: How to Eat & Drink like a Cretan

Gastronomy - Culinary

November 21, 2019

Once you spend a bit of time in Crete and with the company of Cretans, you will realize one thing for sure: these people know how to eat! Food is an important part of Cretan culture and the center of all social events. Cretans are proud for the
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Day trip to Chania: the best things to see & do

Destination

November 12, 2019

Often referred to as the “Venice” of Crete, Chania is famous for its scenic old town and port with a strong Venetian character. A jewel of architecture and history, Chania is definitely a must-see during your visit to Crete and an ideal day trip
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Discover Crete’s colorful mythology

Destination

October 17, 2019

Cretan mythology includes some of the most popular myths of antiquity and well-known characters that inspired ancient and modern art, and even the name of the continent of Europe. Getting familiar with the basic myths of Crete is a must before
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Trygos and the birth of Cretan wine

Gastronomy - Culinary

October 7, 2019

Cretan wine is famous around the world for its exquisite taste and unique quality. The secret of its success lies in the Cretan land, climate and traditional production practices, some of which have roots to antiquity. The birth of Cretan wine
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