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Toplou Monastery Pilgrimage Cancelled Over COVID Concerns

2021-01-29 by Argophilia Travel News

Toplou Monastery

The Holy Monastery of Toplou, outside Sitia, has announced that pilgrims will not be allowed for the feast of Saint Isadore at remote Cape Sidero.

Tags: Cape Sidero, COVID cancellations, Cretan feasts, Crete celebrations, Crete events, Crete news, feasts, Lassithi, Monastery of Toplou, Orthodox religion, religious events, Sitia, Sitia news

Celebrate the Traditional Koulouma at Karavolas for 2020

2020-02-27 by Argophilia Travel News

Kite day

Heraklion celebrates Koulouma at Karavolas March 2nd in colorful tradition marked by Cretan music, treats, dancing, and amazing kite flying.

Tags: Crete celebrations, Crete events, Crete Island, Easter, Greece festivals, Greece traditions, Heraklion events, Karavolas Park, Kathari Deftera, Koulouma, lent

Next Month: The 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Crete

2014-04-23 by Phil Butler

Maleme tree

Coming next month, one of the most momentous and notorious events in Crete history is celebrated. May 20th, 1941, the skies over this ancient island darkened with the parachutes of thousands of Nazi paratroopers in what was one of the largest airborne invasions in history. The Battle of Crete saw the Third Reich victorious, but not without massive resistance from Cretans and British soldiers stationed there.

Tags: airborne invasion, battles, Crete battles, Crete celebrations, Crete invasion, famous battles, Greece events, Hellenic Foundation, Nazi invasion, World War Two, WW II

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Όχι Day: 10 Fascinating Facts You Need to Know

2023-10-28 By Iorgos Pappas

Όχι Day commemorates the courage and determination of the Cretan people during World War II when they said “Όχι” (No) to the Axis powers.

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Holihouse Recognized for Exceptional Management at the European Travel & Hospitality Awards 2023

2023-10-27 By Manuel Santos

Holihouse has been honoured with the prestigious European Travel Award for Villas & Hospitality Management at the Travel & Hospitality Awards 2023.

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