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Crete villages

Gems of Crete: Gavalohori Village at Apokoronas

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

Letter From Arkalochori: Prayer for a Dawning Day

A touching and inspirational letter from earthquake struck Arkalochori village in the heart of Crete island.

Another Perfect Crete Escape: Mourtzanakis Residence Ecotourism Hotel

Another eco-tourism value we just came across, Mourtzanakis Residence in Achlada, is a perfect getaway far from and close to…

Koutsounari Traditional Cottages: A Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice Gem

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

A Truly Sustainable Greece Tourism: The Essentials

Greek desicionmakers are now wrestling with the idea of a new model for tourism. Let's hope they are serious this…

A Weekend In the Heart of Crete at Delina Mountain Resort

A weekend at the famous Anogia Village and Delina Mountain Resort, as Fall comes to the mountains of Crete Island.

A Crete Businesswoman’s Vision of Proper Touristic Foundations

Kallia "Popi" Ierapetriti's vision of Crete is right out of a Kazantzakis story. The Cretan businesswoman wants to renovate the…

On You Return to Crete: Choose A Perfect Seclusion

When the coronavirus pandemic emergency subsites, Crete will be your perfect destination for seclusion in paradise.

Crete 2020 Vacations: The Best of Amazing Agia Pelagia

With most people already planning for their 2020 vacations, now seems to be about the right time to start booking…

Visit Archanes for a Sampling of Sacred Cretan Village Life

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

Two Days Staring Into the Eternal On Incredible Crete

Crete is a multifaceted mystery, a layer cake of human civilization made up of more than 5,000 years of history,…

Winter On Crete: An Adventure in a Normal Paradise

A weekend jaunt in the countryside of Crete ends up in a reintroduction to what it means to really be…

A Crete Cultural Gem: Lappa Was Polished by Time

Argophilia shares some highlights from the wonderful village of Argyroupoli in the center of Rethymno Provence. The Ancient city of Lappa is…

August Is for Celebrating the Garazo Citrus Festival

Every year, toward the end of summer, the local villages around Crete celebrate a variety of festive occasions. In the…