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Greek Destinations: Mount Psiloritis on Incredible Crete

2019-10-07 by Phil Butler

South slope of Psiloritis

The highest peak of Crete, Mount Psiloritis, rises some 2,456 meters above the sea. This UNESCO treasure is a nature lover’s playground.

Tags: Agia Varvara, Amari Valley, Ancient Tylissos, Ano Asites, Aravanes, Arkadi, Cretan Beaches, crete, Crete hiking, Crete mountains, Crete nature, Crete parks, Delia Mountain Resort, Enagron Ecotourism Village, Heraklion, Keramos Studios, Minoans, Mt. Psiloritis, Psiloritis Mountains, Psiloritis Race, Rethymno, Thrónos, Xepatomenos Waterfall

Healthy Food Origins: The Source of the Mediterranean Diet

2019-07-26 by Phil Butler

Thalori Retreat

The origins of the gastronomical tastiness, and the super healthy benefits of the Mediterranean Diet traced back to the Cretan roots.

Tags: Amari Valley, Aravanes, Aravanes Traditional Tavern, Argyroupoli, Chef Grigoris Koudounas, Cretan Gastronomy Center, Crete Urban Adventures, Fodele, Giasemi Taverna, Lambros Papoutsakh, Rebecca Shevaki, Rethymno, Snail Farm and Fun, Thalori Retreat, The origins of the gastronomical tastiness, Thrónos, To mourelo tou Ladomenou, Το μουρέλο του Λαδωμένου

A Crete Instagram Journey: Summer 2018

2018-07-20 by Argophilia Travel News

Gulf of Mesara

The summer of 2018 on Crete has been eventful for our team here at Argo. So far we’ve enjoyed the company of superb friends and family, and we’ve shared some of this incredible island’s most beautiful attractions too. For those who’ve visited Crete, here are a few reminders to jog your memory. And for those who’ve never been, these Instagram shares should tweak your adventurous genes.

Tags: Agia Pelagia, Almyra Seaside Restaurant, Amari Valley, Aravanes, crete, Crete Instagrams, Diver's Club Crete, Fontana Morosini, Greek mythology, Mythos, Mythos Beer, Thrónos, Zaro's, Zaro's water

Sharing Amari and Aravanes Via Instagram

2018-05-13 by Phil Butler

Samitos family room at Aravanes

Situated in ancient Thronos, Aravanes has been a subject for Argophilia several times before. What makes this story different is the fact we stayed over in Thronos during this visit, in order to get a travelers point of view of Aravanes and the surrounds.

Tags: Amari, Amari region, Aravanes, Aravenes Tavern, crete, Crete experiences, Crete stays, Crete taverns, Patros, Patsos, Patsos Gorge, Rethymno, Rethymno taverns, Samitos, Sivritos, Thrónos, Σίβρυτος

Ancient Destinations Crete: The City-State of Sivritos

2018-02-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Thronos Crete

Situated in the tiny village of Thronos, atop the hill of Kefala, Ancient Sivritos in the prefecture of Rethymno was once one of Crete’s most influential independent cities. Like the famous cities of Axos, Lappa, and Eleftherna, the city held unique importance.

Tags: Agia Galini, Ancient Greece, Ancient Sivritos, Eleftherna, Greece, Greek sites, Minoan cities, Minoan sites, Minoan towns, Rethymno, Sivritos, Sybrita, Thrónos

Five Videos to Make You Mad for Crete in 2018

2018-01-13 by Phil Butler

We moved to Crete for good in the Summer of 2017. The reasons for an American and a Romanian to venture far afield from America or our previous home in central Europe are manifold, but a 2014 visit played a major role.

Tags: Aravanes, Balos, crete, Crete Urban Adventures, Elafonisi, Jay Thomas, matala, Mike Parrish, Minas Liapakis, Rebecca Skevaki, Thrónos, Vai

Explaining Incredible Crete and the Philoxenia Around Every Bend

2017-09-09 by Phil Butler

Phil Butler tells of Crete's bounty

The story I am about to tell you may seem more like a fairytale than fact. But everything you are about to read can be attributed to a phenomenon that is at once indescribable and as basic as a smile. There’s a kind of freedom that awaits you on Crete. It’s a gift that everyone […]

Tags: Aravanes Tavern, crete, Crete Urban Adventures, Nikos Kazantzakis, Philoxenia, Rebecca Skevaki, Rethymno, Thrónos

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