Our family was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a dear friend, Markos Ladomenos (1945 – 2023), from the village of Galatas. He was a great man in the same way we call such people “the small gods of Crete.” Here is a sliver of his story and my parting words for him […]
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In Galatas July 7th and 8th -The 26th Annual Capriko Festival
Coming up July 7th and 8th in Galatas, Crete, the 26th Capriko Feast is a regional events highlighted by special Cretan gastronomy.
Cretans Beware of Priceless Treasures Getting Lost in the Quake Rubble
On Oxi Day Greek politicians cheered at parades in quake stricken Arkalochori, but no one was cheering in the small villages that surround.
Blood of God: The Legacy of the Golden Cretan Son
A man in Crete has a dream, to revive an ancient culture of excellence and grow a new extra virgin olive oil legacy.
What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of August 2, 2020
A few Crete experiences from locals for the first week of August, 2020. Crete without a million tourists is an even more beautiful paradise.
What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of July 12th, 2020
This past weekend Cretans mixed business and pleasure, which is a kind of tradition that will probably suit the post-pandemic era as well.
The Best Food Traditions of Crete Return in Galatas
Chef Grigoris reopens Το μουρέλο του Λαδωμένου, or “The Young Olive Tree of Ladomeno, after weeks of lockdown on account of the pandemic.
The Spiritual Secrets of Arkalochori Cave
The cave of Arkalochori on Crete held precious votive objects that revealed the belief system of one of humaity’s greatest civiliations.
Minoan End Times: A Look Into the Primordial Soup of the Gods
A catastrophe of unimaginable devastation may have put an end to humanity’s brightest moment – the mysterious Minoan Civilization.
Here On Crete – We Harvest the Precious Olives Now
Here in Greece, it’s the time of the olive harvests. Here’s a brief introduction to the importance of the Cretan olive and a short film.
Join Thrapsano’s “Earth Water Fire” Exploration of Galatas Minoan Palace
This evening the foremost authority on the Minoan Palace of Galatas will lead a tour of the site as part of the Earth Water Fire Festival.
The Galatas Caprico Feast 2019 Shines With Tradition
Running July 6th and 7th, the 2019 Caprico Feast (Γιορτή Καπρικου) is an unforgettable traditional event held each year in Galatas in Heraklion Prefecture.
Last Battle of the Minoans: Crete’s Bid for UNESCO Recognition
A pitched battle is being waged over the inclusion of ancient Minoan palaces as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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, tradition, and culture. A recent trip to a lost Minoan city proves once more, the treasure of the island is an eternity of peace.