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Knossos, the Capital of Minoan Civilization Still Has More Treasures to Reveal

Knossos, the Capital of Minoan Civilization Still Has More Treasures to Reveal

The newest discoveries on Crete at the site of the ancient city of Knossos suggest that the capital of the Minoan Civilization was much more influential and larger than previously thought.

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Milia Is Truly Magnificent

Milia Is Truly Magnificent

Milia is truly magnificent.

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Money Magazine Includes Crete Among 10 Best European Destinations

Money Magazine Includes Crete Among 10 Best European Destinations

The island of Crete in Greece is considered the third “Best European Destination” by Money magazine, mainly due to its numerous attractions and competitive prices. Money is a magazine that is published by Time Inc. and includes articles that cover personal finance topics ranging from investing, saving, retirement and taxes to family finance issues.

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What The Others Say About Our Car Rental Services

What The Others Say About Our Car Rental Services

Here's what our valued guests say about Crete-Car-Rental.com and our services...

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Rimondi Boutique Hotels In Rethimno, Crete - Piece Of Paradise

Rimondi Boutique Hotels In Rethimno, Crete - Piece Of Paradise

Fine living, a piece of paradise, steps from the beautiful harbour of Rethymno on the island of Crete.

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Hellenic Seaways Announces Start of Santorini, Naxos, Paros Ferry Route

Hellenic Seaways Announces Start of Santorini, Naxos, Paros Ferry Route

Greek ferry operator Hellenic Seaways announced on Thursday, the launch today of ferry services from the port of Piraeus to Paros, Naxos and Santorini with the ‘Nissos Samos’.

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The Nature Of Horta, Or Greek Greens

The Nature Of Horta, Or Greek Greens

In this blog Dr David Shimwell (known to us all with great affection as Chunky), botanist, campaigner on environmental conservation and former lecturer at the University of Manchester, turns his attention to the subject of horta.

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The History Of Casa Delfino Hotel - Chania Crete

The History Of Casa Delfino Hotel - Chania Crete

The history of Casa Delfino Hotel in breathtaking Chania, Crete is a story of romance, adventure, and extraordinary twists of fate

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Hand-Picked Selection Of Authentic & Unique Tours & Activities

Hand-Picked Selection Of Authentic & Unique Tours & Activities

Make the most of your visit to Crete with our hand-picked selection of authentic and unique tours and activities.

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Travel Insurance Or Risk?

Travel Insurance Or Risk?

Insurance or risk?

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Calls for Minoan Civilization, Spinalonga to be Named UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Calls for Minoan Civilization, Spinalonga to be Named UNESCO World Heritage Sites

On occasion of an UNESCO Committee Convention held in Heraklion, Crete, last weekend, Crete Region Prefect Stavros Arnaoutakis and Heraklion Mayor Vassilis Labrinos called for the inclusion of Minoan Civilization and Spinalonga island on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.

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Geoparks In Greece, Protect Our Resources

Geoparks In Greece, Protect Our Resources

Tourism development means protecting natural resources by ensuring that local populations gain appreciation of and benefit from their geological heritage.

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15% Off To Live Your Cretan Experience

15% Off To Live Your Cretan Experience

Cretan Traditional Villas, in the heart of this small and most pleasingly friendly, traditional village, three autonomous, renovated stone-built traditional houses with mountain views for a unique Cretan experience.

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Lato The Ancient City Of Crete

Lato The Ancient City Of Crete

Lato (Ancient Greek: Λατώ) was an ancient city of Crete, the ruins of which are located approximately 3 km from the small town of Kritsa.

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Did You Know That Crete Has Its Own Observatory?

Did You Know That Crete Has Its Own Observatory?

Maybe you didn't know this yet, but Crete has its own Observatory, a great one.

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About Essence - Nick Kazantzakis

About Essence - Nick Kazantzakis

Essence

All my life one of my greatest desires has been to travel-to see and touch unknown countries, to swim in unknown seas, to circle the globe, observing new lands, seas, people, and ideas with insatiable appetite, to see everything for the first time and for the last time, casting a slow, prolonged glance, then to close my eyes and feel the riches deposit themselves inside me calmly or stormily according to their pleasure, until time passes them at last through its fine sieve, straining the quintessence out of all the joys and sorrows. 

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