The exotic beaches of Crete
Swim in turquoise waters, dig your feet in velvety white sand, take a nap under the shade of palm trees, and all this while you are still in the Mediterranean! Crete has countless amazing beaches, but there are just a…
Day trip: Monastery of Agios Panteleimonas – Drosia
Crete is an island of hidden treasures, and sometimes you don’t need to travel far to find interesting monuments, beautiful places, and gastronomical hotspots. Follow us on a short trip from Fodele Beach to the lovely Monastery of Agios Panteleimon…
Cretan recipes: how to make the perfect Dakos
Nothing tastes more like summer than the divine Cretan dakos, a simple dish that brings together some of the best Cretan products, and is incredibly tasty and healthy at the same time! When you visit Crete you will probably taste…
El Greco: from Fodele to Spain
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 during the…
Must-see: Koules Fortress in Heraklion
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…
The most popular wedding trends for 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 trip to Psiloritis: Discover mountainous Crete
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 caves became…
Meet the Minoans at the Minoan Theatre
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…
Taste the authentic: Crete’s PDO & PGI products
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 confusion, as you will…
Guide: How to Eat & Drink like a Cretan
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…