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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will visit the island of Crete on the final day of their tour of Greece. Charles and Camilla will first go to the Knossos archaeological site where they will receive a...

An Ottoman Turkish inscription has been found written on a marble plaque at the Agios Markos Basilica in Heraklion, Crete, misplaced inside a warehouse. The plaque is important because it is directly related to the history of the Byzantine Basilica...

There are few places in the world where high mountains, traditional villages and a rural lifestyle combine with close proximity to the sea, a mild climate and a stunning natural landscape. However, the Greek island of Crete is one of...

The Pancretan Association of Melbourne in association with the Tzanidakis Folklore Group has announced a 21-day Cretan Dance Seminar Tour. The seminars will be given by the acclaimed Cretan dance teachers/choreographers Christos Tzanidakis and Olga Kostaki of the Tzanidakis Folklore...

Traditional places on the island of Crete are not difficult to find. Solitary villages, especially in the hinterland, still manage to maintain a special atmosphere that takes visitors on a trip back to happier times, where life was simpler...

Samaria Gorge in Crete will open for visitors on May 1, the local authorities have confirmed. According to an announcement, the forestry agency has taken all necessary precautions to protect the ecosystem. It said while Samaria Gorge is a unique ecosystem...

Visitors to Crete have always been surprised by the wild Mediterranean landscape made up of stunning blue waters, golden beaches, and amazing landscapes. However, this huge land hides many secret places. Among them are the wonderful shores of Agios...

Avdou is a small village of only 500 people located approximately 40 kilometers (24 miles) east of Heraklion, the capital city of Crete. The tiny hamlet and its inhabitants are proud to maintain some of the oldest traditions of...

A meeting that took place in Chania, Crete addressed the extensive drοught the island is suffering from and expressed concern over the lack of water in the summer season. The head of the Department of Water of the Decentralized Administration...

Recently ranked as Europe's fastest growing tourism destination, Heraklion, the capital city of Crete, never stops surprising with its stunning potential. Once considered the ugly duckling of the island, Heraklion is top on the list of European city-break destinations, showing...