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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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Monastery Estate Venetian Harbor - Chania Crete

Monastery Estate Venetian Harbor - Chania Crete

We love it and we are quite sure you will love it as well.

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Knossos to Host Minos Opera Tribute to Cretan Explorer Kalokairinos

Knossos to Host Minos Opera Tribute to Cretan Explorer Kalokairinos

The world-renowned archaeological site of Knossos on Crete, will host in its central court for the first time on September 28 the opera titled “Minos” written by Marielli Sfakianaki.

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Visiting the Island of Spinalonga in Crete

Visiting the Island of Spinalonga in Crete

Another great article below about the fascinating island of Spinalonga from our good friend Clare Thomson  posted in her superb travel blog Suitcases & Sandcastles.

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Crete to Host Photo Exhibition on South America’s ‘Green’ Areas

Crete to Host Photo Exhibition on South America’s ‘Green’ Areas

The Municipal Gallery of Agios Nikolaos, located on the island of Crete, between August 14 and 28 will host a photo exhibition featuring South America’s main areas of environmental interest.

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Loutro: A Little Piece of Paradise in Crete

This is a great article about Loutro from our good friend Clare Thomson  posted in her superb travel blog Suitcases & Sandcastles.

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Photo of the Day : Istron Bay Hotel - Near Agios Nikolaos Crete

Photo of the Day : Istron Bay Hotel - Near Agios Nikolaos Crete

Sunny, bright Autumn days ... 

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AEGEAN Adds 11 New Destinations, 18 Routes to 2018 Schedule

AEGEAN Adds 11 New Destinations, 18 Routes to 2018 Schedule

Greek carrier AEGEAN revealed its new extended program for 2018 that includes a network of 153 destinations in 44 countries and 16.6 available seats, 700,000 more than in 2017.

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AEGEAN receives IATA’s Fast Travel Gold Award

AEGEAN receives IATA’s Fast Travel Gold Award

AEGEAN received the Fast Travel Gold Award from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its innovative and flexible solutions to simplify and speed up the passenger experience. AEGEAN is the 11th airline in Europe to receive the Gold Award.

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Crete & Cretan Music and Musicians

Crete & Cretan Music and Musicians

The music of Crete (Greek: Κρητική μουσική), also called kritika (Greek: κρητικά), refers to traditional forms of Greek folk music prevalent on the island of Crete in Greece and if you compare Cretan music with Greek music, absolutely you will hear a significant difference.

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Zominthos Excavation on Crete Reveals New Minoan Finds

Zominthos Excavation on Crete Reveals New Minoan Finds

The latest excavations at the site of Zominthos on Crete’s highest mountain, Psiloritis, have brought to light groundbreaking information and finds including two new entrances and a staircase in the Minoan-era palace.

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Greens Good for the Brain According New Research

Greens Good for the Brain According New Research

Good news about the Cretan, Greek Cuisine, since new research published in the journal of Neurology found that people who ate at least one serving of leafy greens a day had a slower rate of decline on tests for memory and thinking skills than did people who rarely ate these vegetables.

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Elea Villa Saint Antoine - Big Family Villa Chania Crete

Elea Villa Saint Antoine - Big Family Villa Chania Crete

Our new found ...

Elea Villa Saint Antoine offers a truly exclusive living experience, split into three levels and provides exquisite facilities including infinity swimming pool, office space, gym, guest house with its own separate entrance and sauna, ideal to accommodate couples, families or groups of up to 12 people.

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Candia Park Village - Stay With People Who Care

Candia Park Village - Stay With People Who Care

Candia Park Village, stay with people who care ...

Tradition, charm and relaxation at this family-friendly hotel, set right on the waterfront along the dazzling Mirabello Bay in Agios Nikolaos, Crete.

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Photo of Day : Loutro Village in Southwest Crete

Photo of Day : Loutro Village in Southwest Crete

Loutro is such an incredibly soporific place, where there’s absolutely nothing ( ... almost ) to do but eat, drink and laze - and where you fast lose any desire to do anything else.

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Hotel of Week : Minos Beach Art Hotel - Agios Nikolaos

Hotel of Week : Minos Beach Art Hotel - Agios Nikolaos

Minos Beach Art Hotel, a luxurious stay in minimalist surroundings; a little piece of magic and tranquillity in lovely Crete.

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