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Capoeira Crete-Cordão de Ouro Offering Yoga Instruction in August

2019-08-01 by Argophilia Travel News

Hatha Flow Yoga

Coming up in Heraklion throughout August, Capoeira Cordão de Ouro Crete fitness will host Yoga instruction with Polyvios Efraimoglou.

Tags: Capo Crete, Capo Fitness, Capoeira Crete, Capoeira training, Crete martial arts, fitness Crete, Hatha Flow, Yoga, Yoga Nidra

Crete Events to Finish July and Start Get August Right

2019-07-31 by Phil Butler

Coming up at the end of the week and this weekend on Crete, some performances not to miss.

Tags: Anna Psihogiou, Chania events, Crete concerts, Crete events, DJ NIKKO, Historical Museum of Crete, King Scorpio, King Scorpio Hersonissos, Minoan shows, Minoan Theater, Neil Diamond, Rethymno, Simon Kregg, Stelios Vamvakas, White Lady Family Tavern

Another 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Crete Island

2019-07-31 by Phil Butler

Crete earthquake

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake shook Crete early this morning. The deep tremor centered 23 kilometers west of Heraklion was felt island wide.

Tags: Crete earthquake, Crete seizmology, Crete tremor, deep earthquake, deep quakes, deep tremor, Greece earthquakes, Heraklion earthquake, Heraklion quake, USGS

UK Travelers Top Greece’s Hotel Bookings in June

2019-07-31 by Aleksandr Shatskih

British tourists

According to data from INSETE, UK tourists lead all others in June for Greece hotel demand. Italians and Germans came in second and third.

Tags: Athens, Chania, Egypt tourism, Fira, Greece, Greek tourism, HOSBEC, INSETE, Kamari, Mykonos, Oia, Rhodes, Santorini, Turkey resorts, UK tourists, UK travelers

A Swiss Foodie Discovering the Secrets of Cretan Cuisine

2019-07-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

tour Heraklion

Traveling Crete island earlier this summer, I came to embrace the unique culinary traditions which is the basis of the Mediterranean diet.

Tags: Agia Pelagia, Agia Pelagia Beach, Alati, Almyra Seaside Food & Cocktails, Amoudara, Cretan diet, Crete cuisine, Crete dining, Crete food, Crete foodie, Crete Urban Adventures, Fodele, Fodele Beach, food blogger, foodie blogs, foodie influencer, Greek food, Mediterranean Diet, Restaurant Trata, Taverna Giasemi, Taverna Mitato, Taverna O Nikolas, Taverna Opou Vastaxi, Trata Taverna

Thomas Cook-Greece Meetup May Signal “Funny Business” As Usual

2019-07-27 by Phil Butler

Peter Fankhauser with Greek Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis

Greek Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis says he sees “business as usual” with Thomas Cook’s CEO Peter Fankhauser.

Tags: Alexis Tsipras, Casa Cook, Crete tourism, Greece economy, Greece travel, Greek politicians, GTP, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Peter Fankhauser, thomas cook

Creta Maris Receives Jet2holidays and Apollo Travel Awards

2019-07-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Creta Maris awards

The Creta Maris Beach Resort has received four honors for excellent services focused on Cretan hospitality and the way of life of the locals.

Tags: Apollo Travel, Creta Maris, Crete hotels, Crete resorts, Jet2Holidays, Metaxa Hospitality Group, resorts

EyeWide to Manage the Online Presence of Kahlua Hotel & Suites

2019-07-23 by Argophilia Travel News

EyeWide

Kahlua Hotel & Suites and EyeWide entered a partnership aimed at enhancing the digital presence of the chic boutique hotel at the harbor of Hersonissos.

Tags: Bookings, Crete hotel marketing, Crete hotels, digital marketing, EyeWide, EyeWide Digital Marketing, Greece hospitality, Greece marketing, Greece news, Greek hotels, hotels, Kahlua Hotel & Suites, marketing solutions, Minas Liapakis

Before You Book Crete: Check These Fabulous Stays

2019-07-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Fodele Beach Hotel

There are hundreds of hotel, resort, apartment, and Airbnb accommodation choices on Crete. And let’s face it, the main attractions of the island are the people and culture, and the natural wonder-scapes. There are, however, a few vacation stays that stand out. Here are a few choices to take in before you book Crete. Fodele […]

Tags: best resorts, Crete all-inclusive, Crete hotels, Crete resorts, Crete stays, Crete water parks, economy Crete, Enagron, Enagron Ecotourism Village, Europe resorts, Fodele Beach, Fodele Beach Resort, Greece resorts

Unseasonable Crete Weather Finally Turns Perfect

2019-07-20 by Argophilia Travel News

Crete weather

This week, moderate temperatures and amazing blue skies dominate on Crete after some of the most unseasonable weather in decades.

Tags: Athens earthquake, Chania Crete, Crete airport, Crete earthquake, Crete holidays, Crete weather, Weather in crete

Archaeologists Discoveries on Daskalio Islet May Redefine Ancient History

2019-07-18 by Phil Butler

Archaeologists have discovered ruins that date to 4,600 years ago on Dhaskalio Islet, an uninhabited islet off the holiday island of Naxos.

Tags: Ano Koufonisi, archaeological discovery, archaeology, architectural buildings, British School at Athens, Cambridge, Dr. Michael Boyd, Greece, Greece archaeology, Greece history, Michael Boyd, Naxos

Choosing Holidays to Greece 2020: Best Island Destinations

2019-07-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Ios Palace Hotel

For those planning their Greece 2020 dream holidays, Argophilia recommends these amazing destinations and stays.

Tags: Aravanes, Emelesse Nature Resort, Esperos Village Blue & Spa, Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort, Greece 2020, Greece stays, Greece suggestions, Greece vacations, Greek Isles, Grotto Homes, Ios Island, Ios Palace, Kefalonia, Kefalonia hotels, Koutsounari Traditional Cottages, Milos Cove, Mythos Palace, Rhodes, SeaScape Luxury Residences, Stellatos House Kefalonia, Sunprime Miramare Rhodes, Thalori Retreat, VanGos Tsourlakis, Vista Mare Milos Hotel

Join Thrapsano’s “Earth Water Fire” Exploration of Galatas Minoan Palace

2019-07-12 by Phil Butler

Galatas Palace

This evening the foremost authority on the Minoan Palace of Galatas will lead a tour of the site as part of the Earth Water Fire Festival.

Tags: British School at Athens, Centre for the Study of Modern Pottery, Cretan heritage, Dr. George Rethymiotaki, Earth Water Fire, Earth Water Fire Festival, Galatas, Galatas Palace, Greek heritage, Heraklion, Heraklion events, Inspectorate of Antiquities of Heraklio, Minoan Civilization, Minoan Palace of Galatas, Minoan pottery, Minoans, Municipality of Minoa Pediadas, Thrapsalano, Δήμος Μινώα Πεδιάδας

The Galatas Caprico Feast 2019 Shines With Tradition

2019-07-06 by Phil Butler

Γιορτή Καπρικο

Running July 6th and 7th, the 2019 Caprico Feast (Γιορτή Καπρικου) is an unforgettable traditional event held each year in Galatas in Heraklion Prefecture.

Tags: Caprico Feast, Crete festivals, Crete food, Galatas, George Glykokokalos, Minos Potters Cooperative of Thrapsalano, Thrapsalano, traditional Crete, Γιορτή Καπρικού, Γιορτή Καπρικου 2019, Καπρικο, καπρικό του Γαλατ

The Minoan Theater at Karteros – A Top 10 Crete Experience

2019-06-16 by Phil Butler

Minoan Theater

The Minoan Theater in Karteros is an authentic journey into Minoan life that begins like a prayer and ends like an epiphany.

Tags: Crete attractions, Crete experiences, Crete Riding Academy, Cumaean Sibyl, Karteros, Karteros Beach, Karteros events, King Minos, Knossos, Minoan Civilization, Minoan myths, Minoan Theater, Minos, myths, Prince of the Lilies, The Minoan Theater

The Best Crete Club Vibes for 2019

2019-06-08 by Phil Butler

Saxo Bar

Crete is famous for so many things. Here are a few of the most amazing nightclubs and bars on the island.

Tags: Chania bars, Crete bars, Crete beaches, Crete clubs, Crete nightlife, Crete party, Crete resorts, Crete venues, Crete vibes, Fortezza Lighthouse Bar, Heraklion bars, Hersonissos, Ierapetra bars, Mylos Club, New York Beach Club, Platanias clubs, Rethymno bars, Rethymno clubs, Saxo Bar, Saxo Bar Ierapetra

ADAPTtoCLIMATE Conference to Address Crete Agricultural Adaptation

2019-06-05 by Argophilia Travel News

Coming up in Heraklion June 24th and 25th, the ADAPTtoCLIMATE Conference will focus on the adaptation of the agricultural sector to climate change.

Tags: ADAPTtoCLIMATE, climate change, Crete Agriculture, Crete climate, Crete environment, Crete events, ECMWF, Theodoulos Mesimeris

Kazantzakis Museum: 4th International Festival of Speech and Art in July

2019-06-04 by Argophilia Travel News

The Kazantzakis Museum and Region of Crete present the 4th International Festival of Speech and Art in July.

Tags: Kazantzakis, Municipality of Archanes, Nikos Kazantzakis, Nikos Kazantzakis Museum, Region of Crete

A Story of the sMALL gODS of Crete Island

2019-06-02 by Phil Butler

Anna Karfaki Family

A story of the people of Crete, small gods every one, and a Taverna owner whose love shines through her business.

Tags: Amoudara Beach, Amoudara taverns, Anna Karfaki, Crete cuisine, Crete food, Crete restaurants, Crete tavernas, Crete taverns, Heraklion restaurants, Heraklion taverns, Minoan gods, Oracle of Amoudara, Small gods of Crete, Taverna Mitato

Daedalus Exhibition at the Archaeological Museum of Iraklio

2019-05-29 by Phil Butler

At the Archaeological Museum of Iraklio, the exhibition “Daedalus: In the Footsteps of the Legendary Craftsman,” runs through March 1st of 2020.

Tags: Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Archaeological Museum of Iraklio, Crete museums, Daedalus: In the Footsteps of the Legendary Craftsman, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Heraklion Museum, Minoan exhibit, Minoans, ongoing exhibits

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