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Crete legends

Aithria: The Dream Cave Beneath the Breath of the Mountains

Crete is a land shaped by myth and stone. From the shores of Knossos to the windswept peaks of Psiloritis,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…