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Solo Brewery of Crete: Rewriting Ancient Laws for Beer Drinkers

2021-08-09 by Phil Butler

Kietik Jikiun

Crete is famous for many, many things. Only now, the land the Minoans once roamed may soon be epic for its craft beermaking.

Tags: Alexandra Manousakis, beer drinking, beermaking, Branding Heritage, brewing, craft beers, Crete beers, Heraklion attractions, Heraklion Crete, Ioannis Stillianou, Kafeneio O Lakkos, Katerina Frentzou, Kjetik Jikiun, Kjetil Jikiun, Nikos Gavalas, Nikos Grammenos, Notos Brewery, Solo Brewery

Knossos Impressions: Beneath the Ruined Columns of Paradise

2021-01-27 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Minoan Palace at Knossos

Knossos, the ancient seat of a peaceful empire, has lost none of its charm, mysticism, or power over the centuries.

Tags: Arthur Evans, crete, Crete attractions, Dolphin frescoe, Heraklion attractions, Knossos frescoes, Knossos Palace, Minoan Civilization, Minoan Mysteries, Minoans, Palace at Knossos, Prince of the Lilies, visit Knossos

Aeon Candia Maris: A Step Above Sublime in Paradise

2020-02-08 by Phil Butler

The Aeon Candia Maris resort on Amoudara Beach in Heraklion, is the perfect blend of classical and new age wellness rolled into one.

Tags: Aeon Candia Maris, Aeon Spa Candia Maris, Candia Maris, Crete resorts, Crete spas, Greece resorts, Heraklion attractions, Heraklion hotels, Heraklion resorts, Heraklion spa, Heraklion wellness, spas

July 2019: Sharing Instagram Magic from Heraklion’s 2019 Tourism Season

2019-07-07 by Phil Butler

25th August Street

The 2019 tourism season has finally cranked up on Crete, and Heraklion Instagram shares reveal part of the amazing experiences being had by people from around the world.

Tags: 25th August Street, Agia Pelagia, Around Heraklion, Astoria Hotel, Capsis Elite Resort, Dedalou Street, Heraklion attractions, Hersonissos, Kalypso Cretan Village Resort & Spa, Koules Fortress, Minoan Theater, Nikos Gavalas, Phyllosophies

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