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
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
