A story of the people of Crete, small gods every one, and a Taverna owner whose love shines through her business.
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Crete’s Nature Loves Courage Festival 2019
The “Nature Loves Courage Festival 2019” at Sougia kicks off June 7th and 8th in the far-southwest of Crete Island.
Chania Carries on in 2019 the Program of Free Tours of the Municipality
For 2019 the highly successful program of free tours of the Municipality of Chania “CONSCIOUS OF THE POPULAR US” is to continue.
One Step at a Time: The Heraklion Urban Landscape Rejuvenated
Another amazing Heraklion playground was inaugurated last week at the junction of Itanos and Kalamas streets (near the Aghia Anna Temple).
Sitia Bay Resort Project Moves Forward in Crete’s Far East
The massive Sitia Bay Resort development in the far-east of Crete appears to be moving forward at a faster clip after Iktinos takeover.
Daedalus Exhibition at the Archaeological Museum of Iraklio
At the Archaeological Museum of Iraklio, the exhibition “Daedalus: In the Footsteps of the Legendary Craftsman,” runs through March 1st of 2020.
The Best Insta-Sunsets from Amazing Crete Island
A collection of the best Instagram sunset images from around Crete Island. Amazing inta-sunsets from an island paradise like no other.
Crete’s Summer of 2019 Begins With Almyra in Agia Pelagia
This past weekend we had the pleasure of visiting one of our favorite Crete hangouts, the amazing Almyra Seaside Food and Cocktails, for their season opener. Located in unbelievable Agia Pelagia, Almyra is one of those places you will never forget. Here’s a recap of yet another evening of hospitality magic right on one of […]
Kastelli Airport Project Goes Forward on Crete
Greece’s Parliament has ratified an agreement to build a modern international airport at Kastelli on Crete.
Sideroad Childhood Dreams on Crete
Angeliki Kleidoniari is not the first thing you see at Tzo Tavena – it’s Tomas. We stopped at Tzo Taverna on a whim – it’s on the left on the way from Heraklion to Hersonissos, right before Gouves, in a place called Kokkini Hani. It’s nothing much to look at from the street, but the […]
The Best Crete Travel Deals This Spring
A selection of Crete vacation deals for Spring 2019 that make the island of the Minoans a top choice.
In the Bossom of Crete: Iliostasio Rediscovers Ancient Medicinal
Cretan farmers Kostas and Giannis Fragkiadakis run the Iliostasio Farm as the ancients must have, with love and dedication.