Crete is a land shaped by myth and stone. From the shores of Knossos to the windswept peaks of Psiloritis, the island speaks in fragments — some carved in clay, others whispered through pines. But not all its stories are found in books or museums. Some exist only in moments… in dreams… or in the […]
Crete legends
The Connectedness of Beauty: A Secret of Crete Few People Know
They say “It’s a small world,” but on Crete Island the cliche takes on new meaning for those who love this island.
Keftiu Myth As the Source of Both Legends and Facts
Keftiu, or Caphtor to biblical scholars, may have been the source of many of our legends, and beliefs. What part of Keftiu myth is real?
Ambrosia At the Hands Of the Small Gods of Crete
A story of one of the “small gods of Crete,” Anna Karfaki, the oracle of Amoudara, who owns one of island’s best tavernas.
Crete: Birthplace of the Wild Goddess of the Hunt
On Crete, there is a legend, a god or goddess, or a myth around every bend in the road or turn of a river.
The Last Priest of Poseidon: Chapter One – The Gate
Is is said, that Keftiu, the island of the dead, hides a portal to the afterlife. The last priest of a god, tells a modern tale of adventure.
A Stunning New Video Unveils the Majestic Beauty of Incredible Crete
Magnificent video footage by award-winning filmmaker Theo Papadoulakis reveals for the first time the majesty of authentic Crete.
King Sarpedon and Rumors of Empires Lost and Won
Scholars unveil more and more to help us understand antiquity. But our legacy remains in the ethereal playground of King Sarpedon.
Beneath the Gates of Phaistos: A Story of Future Crete
Beneath the Gates of Phaistos is a novel embracing the hidden secrets of the mysterious Minoan Civilization. It’s a journey into possibility.
Discovering Itanos: A Search for a Lost Minoan Palace
At the far eastern corner of Crete Island, an amazing prehistoric city once existed. Visiting the ruins left at Itanos once gets the sense of lost time, and of the powerful and prosperous people who once lived there. Ancient Itanos was one of the strongest cities in Crete, but little is known of the ancient […]
New Incredible Crete Campaign Showcases the Island’s Winter Magic
A new campaign from the creators of Incredible Crete invites winter travelers to this amazing and diverse island.
Crete’s Hidden Treasures: The Paximadia Islands
Instagram shares and some history of the amazing Paximadia Islands in the Gulf of Mesara in south Crete.
Exploring Kokkinos Pyrgos: The Forgotten Gem of Mesara
A day trip from our home in Heraklion to a quaint little touristic village of Kokkinos Pyrgos proves once again the unbelievable discoveries to be found on Greece’s biggest island. Like pulling back successive veils that cover the lovely face of a goddess, exploring Crete is just an amazing experience. Visit with us a tiny deserted touristic gem shining on the Gulf of Mesara.
John Pendlebury: The Legendary “Cretan Lawrence”
Known by locals for his humanity, humor, and bravado, John Pendlebury was also famous for his intimate knowledge of Crete, its people and language, acquired by total immersion in all things Cretan while engaged as curator of the Knossos archaeological projects outside Heraklion.
And the Gods Favor Crete
In his first controversial book on extraterrestrials in antiquity, the legendary UFO expert and author of the famous book “Chariots of the Gods,” Erich von Däniken devoted a chapter to the “Minoan Hypothesis.” This theory, derived from Plato’s descriptions of Atlantis, which were later associated with the destruction of Thera (Santorini), has been hotly debated for decades now.
Legend of the Drosoulites: Crete’s Magnificent 600
Coming up at the end of May visitors to Crete will have the chance to witness first hand the mysticism that makes this island in the Aegean so special. Each year at this time the ghosts of the brave Drosoulites (“dew shadows”) appear on the beach as shadowy figures of treading the early morning dew.