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Three Airlines to Run Direct New York - Athens Flights

Three Airlines to Run Direct New York - Athens Flights

Three US-based carriers will be offering direct flights from New York to Athens, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said during her trip to the US for the 17th New York Capital Link “Invest in Greece” Forum held in the “Big Apple” last month.

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5th International Competition of Traditional Cuisine at Zaros Heraklion

5th International Competition of Traditional Cuisine at Zaros Heraklion

Our Eleonas Traditional Cottages loves the Cretan cuisine and traditional flavors and with pleasure we inform you about the 5th International Competition of Traditional Cuisine which is organized at Zaros, Heraklion, for three days: 25th, 26th and 27th of March 2016.

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Krinakia Villas At Xerokambos - September Availability

Krinakia Villas At Xerokambos - September Availability

East is better ...

Xerokambos, in the eastern part of Crete is not in any way built up, so going out for a meal or a coffee or a drink provides the choice of one of Xerokambos' several tavernas, one about 300 m away, others up to 2 km. Often each taverna will specialize on any given night so that one may be grilling lamb, the other mainly chicken and so on. The quality of food we've found to be very good.

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Thirty Lighthouses in Greece Open to the Public on Sunday, August 21

Thirty Lighthouses in Greece Open to the Public on Sunday, August 21

The Greek navy will open the doors to 30 of Greece’s lighthouses on Sunday, August 21, on the occasion of International Lighthouse Day. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn all about the importance of lighthouses and the role of lighthouse keepers. The lighthouses in the following 30 Greek destinations will be open to the public from 10 am to 7 pm:

Agios Nikolaos – Kea
Akrotiri – Thira
Arkitsa – Fthiotida
Avlida – Viotia V
asilina – Evia
Vrysaki – Lavrio
Gerogombos – Kefalonia
Gourouni – Skopelos
Drepano – Achaia
Drepano – Chania
Kassandra – Chalkidiki
Katakolo – Ilia
Keri – Zakynthos
Kranai – Gythio
Lakka – Paxi
Megalo Emvolo – Thessaloniki
Melagkavi – Loutraki
Plaka – Lemnos
Skinari – Zakynthos
Sousaki – Korinthos
Spathi – Serifos
Psaromyta – Fokida
Kokkinopoulo – Psara
Alexandroupoli – Alexandroupoli
Tainaron – Laconia
Koprena – Arta
Kaki Kefali – Chalkida
Thessaloniki
Monemvasia – Laconia
Dana – Poros

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Crete Marathon Chania Crete

Crete Marathon Chania Crete

Crete Marathon takes place in Chania, one of the most beautiful and touristic developed places in Crete, Greece.

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Good News About Knossos Minoan Palace

Good News About Knossos Minoan Palace

The Acropolis and the site of Knossos on Crete will be the costliest to get into after the Greek culture ministry announced admission fee hikes this week.

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Have An Amazing Year - A Greater One

Have An Amazing Year - A Greater One

Kalimera beloved guests,

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AEGEAN Provides An Easier Way To Manage Your Bookings

AEGEAN Provides An Easier Way To Manage Your Bookings

Greek carrier AEGEAN on Tuesday introduced the new service “My Bookings”, which allows users to save all upcoming bookings and view them easily under one section.

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Many Thanks For Fantastic 2015

Many Thanks For Fantastic 2015

We had a fantastic 2015, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

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Internet Access Now At Greece’s Ancient Sites, Museums

Internet Access Now At Greece’s Ancient Sites, Museums

Net lovers can now have access to the internet at 19 archaeological sites and museums across Greece, the Central Archaeological Council (CAC) announced this week.

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British Airways Adds New Greek Destinations to 2016 Summer Schedule

British Airways Adds New Greek Destinations to 2016 Summer Schedule

British Airways this week announced the addition of two new Greek destinations to its 2016 summer schedule: Chania and Kalamata.

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On-site Museum To Host Ancient Eleutherna Treasures in Crete

On-site Museum To Host Ancient Eleutherna Treasures in Crete

Even when the weather is gloomy and the sun does not shine on the centuries-old olive trees planted during Venetian rule, Eleutherna's landscape has a particular glow.

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Aegean Airlines Among 2015’s Fastest Growing Airlines

Aegean Airlines Among 2015’s Fastest Growing Airlines

Greek carrier AEGEAN is ranked ninth among the world’s 20 fastest growing airlines in 2015, according to weekly e-journal anna.aero (Airline Network News and Analysis).

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