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Ancient Greece
Ancient Theatre of Aptera to Reopen with Performance of Homer's Odyssey
After some 17 centuries of silence at the Ancient Theatre of Aptera in Chania, Crete, the stage will once again be graced by actors and the seats filled with an enchanted audience.
Following restorations of the historic monument, the first...
Greece
For Food Lovers, a New Gastro Hotel Opens on Crete
Right in the heart of Heraklion, the vibrant capital of Crete, a new concept in hospitality is bound to open their doors to a whole new idea in cultural travels, Legacy Gastro Suites. Everything is ready for visitors to...
Greece
Englishwomen Wed and Enjoy Horse-drawn Carriage Ride Around Crete's Venetian Harbor of Chania (Video)
Recently, Crete has become the celebratory destination for weddings. One place in particular is seeing a lot of weddings pass through is the Venetian harbor of Chania.
Just this week two Englishwomen married each other in the center of Chania...
Archaeology
Crete's Ancient Site of Knossos Sees Visitor Numbers Soar
The number of visitors to the Knossos archaeological site on Crete has seen a spectacular increase, according to official figures for the month of May.
The number of tickets issued in the month rose to 95,200, from 68,100 in May...
Greece
Meet the Greek Cooperative Which Said Goodbye to the Rat Race
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By Heini-Sofia Alavuo
For many people modern life doesn’t bring satisfaction -- stress, money worries and being cut off from nature can cause unhappiness.
However, there is a small community on the Greek island of Crete which is trying to live by...
Greece
Anthony Bourdain's Love for Greece
Every time Bourdain was doing a show in Greece, his eyes sparkled with love and admiration for the country.
Diplomacy
U.S. President Donald Trump Stops Over at Souda Base on Crete
Air Force One landed on Souda U.S. base on Crete at 3:07 on Sunday for refuel with President Donald Trump on board on his way to Singapore for the critical meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
"Air Force...
Greece
The Perfect Get-A-Way in Agia Pelagia, Crete
If you are searching for a the perfect get-a-way on Crete, look no further!
An amazing destination on the island is Agia Pelegia, a small coastal village located just 20 kilometers west of Heraklion.
Agia Pelegia is known as a tranquil...
events
Dance, Sing and Celebrate Life at the Annual Matala Beach Festival in Crete, June 22-23-24
It is that time of year again when people from all over join together in celebration of the biggest free summer beach festival in Europe - the Matala Beach Festival 2018!
Concerts on Matala Beach are nothing new. In fact,...
Greece
Beers and Raki: Video Praising Crete's Summer Goes Viral
A satirical version of Michael Jackson's mega-hit Beat It released to highlight the beauty of the island of Crete has taken Greek social media by storm.
Titled Just Beers, the video is an ode to the Cretan summer, from the...