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365 Anno Domini – The Faint Echoes of a Dead Atlantis

An earthquake in 365 A.D. destroyed every city in Crete. It was the telltale echo of a much more devastating…

The Best Crete Beaches: Kommos on the Gulf of Mesara

One of our favorite places on Crete is the area around amazing Kommos Beach (or Komos) where few tourists visit.

The Latest Stunning Hashtag #creteisland Instagram Shares

This week the best Instagram shares from Crete include not just locals, Crete businesses, but visitors to the paradise island…

Crete’s Stunning New Archaeological Museum of Mesara Opens

Crete’s Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis and other officials open the new Archaeological Museum of Mesara.

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.

Leaders Aim to Preserve and Share Crete’s Kommos Palatial Site

Situated on a hilltop overlooking the Gulf of Messara in south-central Crete, the Minoan settlement of Kommos may reveal amazing…