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“blueFest Crete 19” Spotlights Tourism and Culture

2019-07-23 by Argophilia Travel News

Minos Beach art hotel

On July 13th and 14th, the G & A Mamidakis Foundation welcomed Greek artists and producers to Crete for the second edition of the “blueFest Crete | Culture & Beyond”, a two-day festival dedicated to Greek art, culture, and gastronomy. Held at the Minos Beach art hotel, the “blueFest Crete 19” event made strides to promote the […]

Tags: blueFest Crete, blueFest Crete 19, bluegr Hotels & Resorts, Crete art, Crete culture, Crete events, Crete festivals, Crete hotels, G. & A. Mamidakis Foundation, Greece artists, Minos Beach, Minos Beach art hotels

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 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

Crete’s Nature Loves Courage Festival 2019

2019-05-31 by Phil Butler

The “Nature Loves Courage Festival 2019” at Sougia kicks off June 7th and 8th in the far-southwest of Crete Island.

Tags: Aurora Halal, Chania events, Chania Prefecture, Crete concerts, Crete events, Crete festivals, DJs, Lotus Seaside Hotel, Nature Loves Courage Festival 2019, Sfakia, Sougia, Terence McKenna

The Elos Chestnut Festival 2018 Coming October 21st

2018-10-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Elos aquaduct

The annual Elos Chestnut Harvest and Festival is scheduled to take place October 21st, after last year’s cancellation on account of a local villager’s death. Organizers this year promise to make up for lost time with live music, folk dances, and plenty of raki and wine to go along with traditional chestnut recipes.

Tags: Chania festivals, Chania Prefecture, Crete festivals, Elafonissi Beach, Elos, Elos Chestnut Festival, Kissamos, Kissamos festivals

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