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Carnival traditions in Crete have deep roots in antiquity and are associated with myths and folk stories, ancient customs of fertility, the “awakening” of nature, the intoxicating effect of spring and -of course- wine that pours generously inRead More
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Situated in the foothills beneath Mt. Psiloritis, Margarites is a picturesque village notorious for its pottery tradition. Just 27 kilometers east of Rethymno, this charming traditional hamlet near Ancient Eleftherna is also known for its windyRead More
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The Cretan cuisine is all about nature as the foundation of fantastic gastronomy. The strength of this world-famous culinary choice lies in the freshness and organic quality of the food on the island. Much has been researched and written toRead More
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Described as “liquid gold” by the epic poet Homer and “the great healer” by the father of medicine, Hippocrates, olive oil is the one irreplaceable nutritional element of the world-famous Cretan diet. Since antiquity, Crete’s chief product ofRead More
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For guests of Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort interested in the history of Crete, the Museum of Ancient Eleutherna within the archaeological park of Eleutherna is a must-see attraction. Located about 25 kilometers south of theRead More
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About fifty minutes west of Fodele on the main coastal highway, Rethymno is one of Crete’s most charming and historic seaside towns. Situated on an ancient harbor and bordered by pristine Blue Flag beaches, Rethymno is our island’s third largestRead More
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Crete is an abundant land where shepherds still care for their flocks the way their ancestors used to since ancient times. The animals graze freely in the mountains, deliver the sweetest milk, which the farmers use for daily consume, to produceRead More
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Top 6 Wineries Near Fodele You Simply Must Visit
November 25, 2018
Just outside the front gates of Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort, guests will find three of Crete’s most famous wineries. The history of Cretan winemaking stretches to the corners of recorded time, and the modern quality standards ofRead More -
The capital of Crete, Heraklion (Iraklion) is in the center of everything Cretan, and the site of some of Greece and the world’s most stunning touristic attractions. A port and social hub since ancient times, today the city is home to more thanRead More
Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort, is situated 25 km west of Heraklion international airport in Crete, and lies in a unique location with a breathtaking view, on the exquisite sandy beach of Fodele area (birthplace of the world-wide famous painter Dominikos Theotokopoulos, well known as EL GRECO).
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