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Gems of Crete: Gavalohori Village at Apokoronas

2022-06-09 by Phil Butler

Danny Touw

Gavalohori (Γαβαλοχώρι) is an idyllic traditional village on Cape Drapan in the Vamos municipality of the Apokoronas region of Crete. 

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Kissamos Municipality Begins Arkalochori Aid Drive Today

2021-10-01 by Phil Butler

Arkalochori Quake

In the wake of the earthquakes at Arkalochori in Heraklion Prefecture, the Municipality of Kissamos has begun an aid drive.

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Visit Archanes for a Sampling of Sacred Cretan Village Life

2019-11-07 by Phil Butler

Archanes Village

One of Crete’s most idyllic and picturesque villages, Archanes is a manmade wonder in the middle of an Eden-like natural paradise.

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Searching Instagram for the Glow of Crete’s Ierapetra

2018-11-20 by Phil Butler

Ierapetra

I thought to share some of the best images with Argo readers, but first a little bit about marvelous Ierapetra.

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