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10 Reasons “Crete” Should Be TripAdvisor’s Number One Destination

2018-03-22 by Phil Butler

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TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Destinations of Europe 2018 were just announced, and Crete now sits at prestigious No. 4. However, us Minoans take great offense at not being chosen number one, since we gave you roads, usable toilets, and the world’s greatest EVER jewelry.

Tags: Agia Roumeli, crete, Crete adventure, Crete adventures, Crete destinations, Crete tours, Crete travel, Filoxenia, Incredible Crete, Matala Plain, Minoan treasures, raki, siga-siga, TripAdvisor

An Encounter with the Spirit of Eileithyia at Tsoutsouras

2017-08-25 by Phil Butler

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In the South of Crete there’s a little village on the sea called Tsoutsouras. It’s a sparkling and shiny little place where people go swimming in its “medicinal” waters, and where echoes of ancient cults and rites abound.

Tags: crete, Eileithyia, Heraklion, Heraklion province, Inatos, Minoan Civilization, Minoans, raki, Tsoutsouras

Cretans Greet Fall with Tsikoudia Festival

2013-10-31 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Crete, the largest island in Greece and the fifth in Mediterranean Sea, is also the most fascinating one. With a remarkable history which the traveler can admire all over the island, from the ruins of the Minoan Palace of Knossos to the Venetian fortress of Rethymo, Crete is renowned for its natural beauty, diverse landscape and fertile valleys and rich gastronomic culture. Crete simply has it all!

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Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Coming to Greece

2023-09-24 By Victoria Udrea

According to the Hellenic National Meteorological Institute (EMY), bad weather will arrive on Monday and last for three days, affecting several areas throughout Greece, especially in western, central and northern regions.

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Greek Tourism Breaks Revenue Records in 2023

2023-09-22 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Greek tourism shatters records in 2023, offering you unrivaled experiences. The tourist season is extended until mid-November.

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