Crete tavernas

Ambrosia At the Hands Of the Small Gods of Crete

2021-07-25 by Phil Butler

A story of one of the “small gods of Crete,” Anna Karfaki, the oracle of Amoudara, who owns one of island’s best tavernas.

Koutsounari Traditional Cottages: A Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice Gem

2021-05-15 by Phil Butler

One of southern Crete’s most enchanting stays, Koutsounari Traditional Cottages was just named a 2021 Travelers Choice Award winner.

A Story of the sMALL gODS of Crete Island

2019-06-02 by Phil Butler

A story of the people of Crete, small gods every one, and a Taverna owner whose love shines through her business.

Treasures from the Roman Period Unearthed at Ancient Lyktos (Photos)

2025-06-24 By Manuel Santos

Ancient Lyktos reveals stunning Roman-era finds after a five-year excavation led by Professor Angelos Chaniotis.

The Cretan Chupacabra: Shepherds Speak of Shadows in the White Mountains

2025-06-24 By Phil Butler

Strange sightings, missing livestock, and echoes of ancient myth blur the lines between legend and reality in Crete’s Asteroussia range. For years, shepherds in the remote southern highlands of Crete — particularly in the Asteroussia and White Mountains — have spoken of something… unusual. Fast-moving shadows. Livestock found drained of blood, but left unbroken. Dogs […]

Wildfires Rage on Chios and Crete: Villages Evacuated

2025-06-24 By Phil Butler

Fires raged across two of Greece’s iconic islands over the past 48 hours, prompting mass evacuations, severe infrastructure damage, and a nationwide emergency response. On Chios, the blaze erupted with terrifying speed, forcing residents from 17 villages, including Dafnonas, Nea Moni, Resta, and Agia Paraskevi. Flames reached as far as the Monastery of Agios Markos, […]