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Our 10 Best Inspections From 2020

Our 10 Best Inspections From 2020

Dear Crete Travellers,

Merry Christmas ... lots of health and love!

Let's hope and do our best for a better future after a very strange 2020.

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Crete Greece Cuts Covid-19 Quarantine Time for Incoming Travelers to 3 Days

Crete Greece Cuts Covid-19 Quarantine Time for Incoming Travelers to 3 Days

The mandatory quarantine time for incoming travelers to Greece during the holiday season has been reduced to 3 days.

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The Woman Who Walks Crete’s White Mountains

The Woman Who Walks Crete’s White Mountains

As the only professional female guide to the highest reaches of the Lefka Ori mountain range, Paraskevi Vigli’s treks reveal a face of the island rarely seen. Greece Is tracked down the intrepid Sfakian who takes the paths less-traveled.

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Getting Ready For Christmas & New Year

Getting Ready For Christmas & New Year

You may not believe it, but Christmas is the second most important religious holiday in Greece, after Easter.

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Greece Announces 10-day Quarantine for All Arrivals from Abroad as of December 18

Greece Announces 10-day Quarantine for All Arrivals from Abroad as of December 18

All travelers arriving to Greece from abroad between Friday, December 18 and Thursday, January 7, 2021, will be required to self-isolate for 10 days.

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The Castle Fort Of Gramvousa & The Shipwreck

The Castle Fort Of Gramvousa & The Shipwreck

The castle of Gramvousa was built in the 16th Century (1579-1584) by the Venetians out of the fear of Ottoman expansionism and it is considered an architectural masterpiece of its kind and became an impenetrable fortress. 

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Greece Issues Guidance for Air Travel, Extends Flight Restrictions

Greece Issues Guidance for Air Travel, Extends Flight Restrictions

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Monday announced the extension of Greece’s travel restrictions for both domestic and international flights.

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About Cretan Food - Cuisine - Gastronomy : Gamopilafo

About Cretan Food - Cuisine - Gastronomy : Gamopilafo

"Gamopilafo", which means “rice of the wedding”, describes a traditional Cretan dish offered as the primary dish of the wedding feast.

Cretan goats, or Cretan lambs, or Cretan chicken and rice are the main and essential ingredients of Gamopilafo. 

Gamopilafo is full of flavor and taste and aroma of the traditional home-made butter, Cretan herbs, Crete at last. 

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Heraklion - EU’s Most Resilient Major City In Terms Of Tickets Issued For Travel

Heraklion - EU’s Most Resilient Major City In Terms Of Tickets Issued For Travel

Heraklion, the capital of the Greek island of Crete, ranks as the EU’s most resilient major city in terms of tickets issued for travel between October 1 to December 31 this year, according to the latest edition of the ECM-ForwardKeys Quarterly Barometer Report.

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The Bridge Of Aradena - Best Point For Bungee Jumping In Crete

The Bridge Of Aradena - Best Point For Bungee Jumping In Crete

Good news for all Crete Travelers and fans of Bungee jumping in Europe, worldwide.

 

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Cretan Ecotourism At Its Best - Milia Traditional Village

Cretan Ecotourism At Its Best - Milia Traditional Village

Cretan Ecotourism At Its Best - Milia Traditional Village .... stay with people who care!

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.... clear skies, bright stars, and art at Terra Minoika Villas

.... clear skies, bright stars, and art at Terra Minoika Villas

.... clear skies, bright stars, and art at Terra Minoika Villas!

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Psiloritis Mountain Member Of European & Global Geoparks Network

Psiloritis Mountain Member Of European & Global Geoparks Network

Due to its rich geodiversity, its picturesque scenery, and its long-lasting history and tradition, Psiloritis Geopark was included, from its early foundation, at the European Geoparks Network, and later at the Global Geoparks Network.

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Winter Is Almost Here In Chania Crete

Winter Is Almost Here In Chania Crete

Winter is almost here in lovely Crete. Photo by one of our partners P. Orfanoudaki earlier today at Venetian Harbor of Chania.

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New Tennis Court At Our Cretan Traditional Villas

New Tennis Court At Our Cretan Traditional Villas

Kalimera dear Crete Travelers,

sunny wishes for a great November ahead.

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Welcome To Our Family Island Concept Boutique & Design Hotel

Welcome To Our Family Island Concept Boutique & Design Hotel

The Island Concept Boutique Hotel is a unique seaside resort (with just 15 rooms, a seasonal swimming pool, a luxurious boutique spa, an open-air gym, an ala carte restaurant, a cocktail bar and quality services ), ideal for honeymooners and couples, in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, and just a 45-minute ride from Heraklion International airport.

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Greece Announces Masks Everywhere, Late Night Curfew as Covid-19 Cases Surge

Greece Announces Masks Everywhere, Late Night Curfew as Covid-19 Cases Surge

Greek Goverment on Thursday announced two new rules amid rising coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in Greece.

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Good News- Crete is Off the UK’s Quarantine List

Good News- Crete is Off the UK’s Quarantine List

Kalimera dear Crete Travelers,

sunny weather brings good news too as Crete is Off the UK’s Quarantine List.

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Lato Boutique Hotel In Heraklion Crete Is Officially A 4 Star

Lato Boutique Hotel In Heraklion Crete Is Officially A 4 Star

Dear Crete Travelers,   

We are happy to announce that Lato Boutique Hotel has officially acquired the fourth (4th) star according to G.N.T.O rating.

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Lovely Weather In Crete Ligres Beach - South Rethimno

Lovely Weather In Crete Ligres Beach - South Rethimno

Kalimera from still warm, bright, sunny Crete, 

Summer is going on ...

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