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Santorini Should Be Jealous of Saturday’s Crete Sunset

2020-05-03 by Phil Butler

Alison Hatzidakis

A Crete sunset symbolizes what Cretans hope will be the end of a pandemic, and a new beginning.

Tags: alfakapa__, Chania, Coronavirus, Cretan photographers, crete, Crete Instagram, Crete photography, Giorgos Trivizadakis, Greece, Heraklion, Heraklion sunset, Ierapetra, instagram, Instagram sunsets, instakissamos, Kissamos, lockdown, Manos Garefalakis, Platanias, Rethymno, v3silik7

Here On Crete – We Harvest the Precious Olives Now

2019-11-14 by Phil Butler

Aptera

Here in Greece, it’s the time of the olive harvests. Here’s a brief introduction to the importance of the Cretan olive and a short film.

Tags: ancient trees, Chania, Chania Prefecture, Crete olives, Galatas, Greece olives, Greek olives, Olive Tree of Vouves, olive trees, olives, Vouves

New Archaeological Museum of Chania Fast-Tracked by Culture Minister

2019-11-04 by Phil Butler

Archaeological Museum of Chania

Greece’s Minister of Culture Lina Medoni has announced a feaster track for the opening of the Archaeological Museum of Chania.

Tags: Archaeological Museum of Chania, Bobotis + Bobotis, Bobotis + Bobotis Architects, Chalepa neighborhood, Chania, Chania attractions, Chania museum, Greece culture, Greece museums, Lina Mendoni

Fortress of Koules – Aptera: Opened to the Public This Sunday

2019-10-23 by Argophilia Travel News

Aptera Koules

This coming Sunday is the last time this year that people can take in Fortress of Koules – Aptera. Opening hours are from 11.00 – 14.00.

Tags: Chania, Chania Prefecture, Crete attractions, Crete forts, Forts, Kissamos, Kissamos attractions, Ottoman Fortress, Ottoman Fortress Koules

Cretan Wine Experience at Karavitakis Winery September 12th

2019-09-06 by Argophilia Travel News

Cretan Cooking Classes

Coming up in the Podikiana Village of Platanias Municipality, Karavitakis Winery will host an event organized by Cretan Cooking Classes.

Tags: Chania, Chania Prefecture, Cretan Cooking Classes, Cretan cuisine, Cretan wine, Crete gastronomy, Karavitakis, Karavitakis Winery, Platanias, Podikiana Village, wine events, wine tasting, wines, wines of Crete

The Other Wind Festival Sougia: Free Events Today and Tomorrow

2019-08-11 by Phil Butler

Fortuna Club Official

The Other Wind Festival kicked off this past weekend in Sougia on the Libyan Sea in the southwest of Crete.

Tags: Agia Irini Gorge, ANEK LInes, Blue Star Ferries, Chania, Chania concerts, Chania events, Chania Prefecture, Crete concerts, Crete events, Greek DJs, Kos K, Sougia, Sougia Crete, The Big Nose Attack, The Dragons, The Noise Figures, The Other Wind Festival, ΑΝΕΝΔΥΚ

The Magic Secret Beach You Sought: It’s Here on Incredible Crete

2019-08-09 by Phil Butler

Crete has over 1,000 kilometers (650 miles) of coastline and hundreds of epic beaches. There’s a private one waiting for you.

Tags: Amoudara Beach, Balos Lagoon, beach getaways, Chania, Chrissi Island, Crete beaches, Crete Island, Elafonisi Beach, Falasarna, Greece holidays, Hersonissos, Kapsodasos, Loutro, Malia, Marathi Beach, Summer 2019, Xerokampos Beach

Coming Up Tomorrow at Agia Marina: Chania Beach Party 2019

2019-08-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Chania Beach Party 2019

Coming up Friday, August 9th at Agia Marina, the Chania Beach Party 2019 promises to be the biggest Crete beach party ever.

Tags: Agia Marina, Agia Marina events, Chania, Chania Beach Party, Chania events, Eden Beach

Giortes Rokkas 2019 Kicks Off Tonight With Opening Ceremonies

2019-08-01 by Phil Butler

Ancient Rokka

The opening ceremonies of the 7th edition of the Giortes Rokkas Festival take place tonight in Rokka Square in Chania Prefecture August 1st.

Tags: Chania, Chania events, Chania Prefecture, Crete festivals, Giortes Rokkas 2019, Giortes Rokkas Festival, Kissamos, Rokka, Rokka Village

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

UK News That Effects Crete’s Tourism and Hospitality Value

2019-07-13 by Phil Butler

Heathrow

Heathrow may “shut down” if more than 4,000 workers walk. Thomas Cook may go belly up. And UK travelers and a penchant for tragedy.

Tags: Casa Cook, Chania, crete, Crete crime, Crete vacations, Gatwick, Heathrow Airport, Malia, Suzanne Eaton, thomas cook, TUI

Chania Welcomes the Cretan World Music Festival 2019

2019-07-07 by Argophilia Travel News

Cretan World Music Festival

Chania’s stunning Promaxonas San Salvador Bastion will be the site of the Cretan World Music Festival 2019.

Tags: Chania, Chania concerts, Chania events, Chania festivals, Cretan World Music Festival 2019, Crete concerts, Crete festivals, Promaxonas San Salvador Bastion, Venetian Harbor

The Best Crete Travel Deals This Spring

2019-05-05 by Phil Butler

A selection of Crete vacation deals for Spring 2019 that make the island of the Minoans a top choice.

Tags: Absolutely Travel, Agia Pelagia, Agia Pelagia Beach, Almyra Seaside Food & Cocktails, Chania, Crete stays, Crete vacations, Go Ahead Tours, hotels, SeaScape Luxury Residences, vactaions

Experience Southern Crete: Sfakia and Beyond

2019-04-02 by Phil Butler

Chora Sfakion or Hora Sfakion

The Sfakia region is the largest municipality on Crete. Located in the extreme south of Chania Prefecture, this natural wonderland was once home to over 40,000 residents. Today, the region has less than 2,000 full-time residents spread out over an area of 468 square kilometers. Situated about 75 km from Chania city, Chora Sfakion (Hora […]

Tags: Agia Roumeli, Aradena Gorge, Askyfou Plateau, Chania, Chania Prefecture, Chora Sfakion, Cicada myth, Crete destinations, Crete regions, Hora Sfakia, Lourto, Samaria Gorge, Sfakia, Sfakia Beaches, Sfakia guide, Sfakians

Crete Destinations: Platanias Near Chania

2019-03-15 by Phil Butler

Platanias, Crete

One of Crete’s most popular tourist resorts, Platanias is situated just to the west of world famous Chania, close to Agia Marina.

Tags: Ano Platanias, Chania, Chania Prefecture, Crete vacations, Platanias, Platanias attractions, Platanias directons, Seaking Adventures, Theriso Gorge, Visit Platanias

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