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The Shepherd of Asterousia
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Threads of History: Unraveling the stories of parachute silk used in the Battle of Crete
Can textiles become containers of different meanings and purposes? Do they have a different story…
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Unknown Samaria
Unexplored gorges, running waters and the joy of discovery in untouched and pristine corners of…
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At the gorge of Sarakina with the company of ancient giants
Ancient giants, waterfalls and plunge pools in a small gorge that causes awe and offers…
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Listis
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Stella (Chania)
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Chania: A Journey to your Senses
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Krassi
There are some over-commercialized villages in Crete that will fill you up with expectations and…
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A night in The Ikarus Artist Commune
Crete is the birthplace of many talented artists, most of whom are more or less…
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Yiayia Maria (Limni)
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The Minoan Palace of Malia
The third largest Minoan palace of Crete, once ruled by mythical King Sarpedon, overlooks the…
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Vamos: history, nobility, hospitality
The tourist industry in Crete has a dark history, as it is often responsible for…
Lissos: The discrete charm of unpopular ancient sites
Published in "Island Routes"
A ‘healing’ walk to the temple of Asclepius, where the rock meets the sea and ancient temples are ‘embedded’ in new ones
The Holy Vibes of Martsalo
Published in "Island Routes"
If you want to find the hidden paradises of Crete you have to travel like a pilgrim. You have to cross rocky trails, let the…
Makrigialos - Pefki - Kapsa Monastery
Published in "Island Routes"
Eastern Crete has a different color, scent and light, even different people. Sometimes it feels as if you are in another island. At this corner…
Landing on the mysterious island of Agios Theodoros
Published in "Cretan Tales"
A small tour on the lonely island that overlooks the busiest beaches of Chania. The ancient Akoition or Thodorou -as it is commonly known in…
Agia Foteini to Agia Galini: Discover the beaches of Southern Rethymno
Published in "Island Routes"
A long coast of rugged cliffs and sand dunes, hidden coves and tranquil desert-like landscapes. The most beautiful beaches of Southern Rethymno attract many visitors…
From the Chestnut to the Date Trees of Chania (Milia – Chrissoskalitissa)
Published in "Island Routes"
We often brag about Crete as the island that has it all (ok, almost!) and we found the perfect route to prove this. Follow us…
At the summit of Kofinas, like little gods
Published in "Island Routes"
Hike up the holy summit of Asterousia Mountains and bow before the majesty of the Libyan Sea
Crossing the gorge of Agia Eirini … by bike!
Published in "Crete in action"
The guard of the gorge gave us a strange look: “are you going to leave those here and come back to get them?” “No”, we…
Lato, the powerful ancient city of Mirabello
Published in "Crete 360°"
The best preserved ancient city in Crete rests on the saddle of two hills and overlooks the Gulf of Mirabello.
When Henry Miller sat on the throne of Minos
Published in "Crete 360°"
The incisive descriptions of the famous American writer of his travels in Crete in 1939