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Green Tourism Festival at 2023 Kissamos Festival of Taste and Art

2023-08-15 by Argophilia Travel News

14th Festival of Taste and Art

On August 18 and 19, the Green Tourism Festival will be added as part of the annual Kissamos Taste & Art Festival week.

Tags: Crete culinary events, Crete festivals, culinary festivals, Greek festivals, Green Tourism Crete, Kissamos, Kissamos Festival of Taste and Art, summer festivals

Destination Platanias – Adventure Central on Crete’s North Shore

2022-08-28 by Phil Butler

Platanias, Crete

Trip suggestions for people headed to Chania. Stay in Platanias at the best digs near quaint shops, best restaurants, and great attractions.

Tags: Agioi Theodoroi, Alexandra Manousakis, Balos Lagoon, boat trips, Chania, Chania town, Christos Pontikakis, Falasarna Beach, Kissamos, Maousakis Winery, Old Chania, Olive Tree Restaurant, Platanias, Platanias attractions, Rock Houses Luxurious Traditional Cretan Villas, Seaking Adventures, Theodorou Island, Vasiliki Apartments

July 25 to August 25th: “Illuminating Tomorrow” and the Rokka Celebrations

2022-07-22 by Phil Butler

Rokka Festival 2022

Beginning July 25th and running through August 12th, the 2022 Rokka Festival promises to be the most colorful ever. 

Tags: arts festivals, Chania, Chania Prefecture, Cretan arts, Crete festivals, Crete summer, Crete workshops, Kissamos, light show, Rokka, Rokka Festival, Shizuka Hariu, Summer Crete, traditional festivals

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.

Tags: Arkalochori, Arkalochori aid, Arkalochori victims, crete, Crete aid, Crete emergency response, Crete towns, Heraklion earthquake, Holy Diocese of Kissamo, Kissamos, Kissamos Mayor

Balos Lagoon: A Guide to Crete’s Most Photographed Beach

2021-06-23 by Phil Butler

Balos Lagoon

Balos Lagoon is the most recognizable and photographed in Crete, if not Greece overall. Here’s a little more info on this natural wonder.

Tags: Balos Beach, Balos Lagoon, Cape Gramvousa, Cape Tigani, crete, Crete beaches, Crete destinations, Crete gems, Gramvousa, Greek beaches, Kaliviani, Kissamos, Lady Diana, Lady Dianna, Platyskinos, Prince Charles, Princess Diana

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