If your family loves sunshine, the breeze, the sea, and excitement, Fodele Beach Hotel will rise to the occasion. The holiday village-style resort stands on a cliff above the beach overlooking the sea. It offers accommodation in a hotel, bungalows,…
Vrysses, also spelled Vrisses, is a jewel of a Cretan traditional village in the municipality of Apokoronas. It is an active community whose primary sources of income originate from tourism and farming. Vrysses is well known for its olive oils,…
Lake Kournas is Crete island’s only natural freshwater lake. It gathers its waters from the Amati spring, which originates in the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) and underground springs. Once called Koresia after the ancient city Korion, the lake counts among…
The people of Crete have a word for village, “xorio,” to identify the places closest to their hearts. While most of the island’s residents live and work in larger cities like Heraklion, Chania, or Rethymno, every Crete islander has roots…
Many tourists choose the hottest months of the summer to visit Greece’s largest island, but Crete has plenty to offer in autumn. September is the most interesting month for those who love the beach but also want to dose up…
Surrounded by the mythical and marvelous Aegean and Libyan seas, Crete is famous for its ancient history, unique brand of hospitality, and unequaled seascapes. With a jagged coastline of 1,046 kilometers (650 miles), Greece’s biggest island has hundreds of spectacular…
Greece has successfully managed the Covid-19 health crisis, and as a result, the Greek government started lifting the restriction measures gradually, since the 4th of May. Tourism in Greece restarted on June 15 with the reopening of seasonal hotels and…
