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Travelguru.com Aligns With Indian Tourism Development Corporation

2012-12-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

India’s largest online hotel company, Travelguru.com, just announced their alliance with the Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) to offer hotels under the brand name Ashok Group of Hotels.

Mercury Soars in Crete

2024-10-12 By Argophilia Travel News

The mercury surged to unprecedented levels in Crete today, showcasing the island’s intense heat wave. According to the National Observatory of Athens meteorological stations, on Saturday, October 12th, the highest temperatures in the nation were recorded at Plora and Gortyna in Heraklion. Plora in Heraklion reported the peak temperature at an impressive 33.8°C. Close on […]

Olive Harvest Season in Crete Draws Near

2024-10-11 By Manuel Santos

Living on Crete intricately ties with olive cultivation. The cycle of planting, caring for, and harvesting olives punctuates daily life and leaves visible markers on the landscape. Greece is a significant player in the olive oil market, producing about 350,000 tons annually. Predominantly, Crete’s olives are dedicated to crafting virgin and extra virgin oils, much […]

Fall and Winter Mean Olive Harvest on Crete Island

2024-10-11 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete’s rolling hills are adorned with silvery-green leaves of olive trees, which are integral to the island’s agricultural landscape. Someone counted them, and there are more than 30 million. This precious crop has shaped the lives and economy of the Cretan people for millennia. From November through January, the island buzzes with “Vendema,” the period […]

Nelly’s Photographic Genius on Display in Chania

2024-10-11 By Mihaela Lica Butler

This seminar, part of the ongoing exhibit, will offer a comprehensive look into the genius of Nelly’s, captivating attendees with her profound cultural and historical influence. The day’s schedule includes: 10:25 a.m. Welcome Remarks 10:30 a.m. Opening Addresses 11:00 a.m. First Session 12:00 p.m. Break 12:20 p.m. Second Session 1:35 p.m. Discussions and Closing Remarks […]

Kriti EVOO Event in Chania

2024-10-11 By Victoria Udrea

A collaborative endeavour by the Region of Crete and Hellenic Agricultural Organization-DIMITRA (ELGO-DIMITRA), in association with the Municipality of Chania, will host an event focusing on “Kriti” Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Scheduled for October 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., the gathering will unfold in the N. Psyllakis room at the ELGO-DIMITRA Institute for Olives, Subtropical […]

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