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Gems of Crete: Gavalohori Village at Apokoronas

2022-06-09 by Phil Butler

Danny Touw

Gavalohori (Γαβαλοχώρι) is an idyllic traditional village on Cape Drapan in the Vamos municipality of the Apokoronas region of Crete. 

Tags: Arismari, Artful Retreats, Bleverde, Cape Drapano, Chania, Chania Prefcture, Crete artists, Crete destinations, Crete towns, Crete villages, Danny Touw, Gavalianos Kafenos, Gavalohori, Gavalohori Village, Kalyves, kamarospito, kefenos, Konstantinos Liodakis, plane trees, traditional Crete, traditional village

A Crete Businesswoman’s Vision of Proper Touristic Foundations

2020-05-17 by Phil Butler

Kallia Ierapetriti

Kallia “Popi” Ierapetriti’s vision of Crete is right out of a Kazantzakis story. The Cretan businesswoman wants to renovate the island.

Tags: Agios Mironas, crete, Crete homes, Crete hotels, Crete property, Crete Real Estate, Crete staycations, Crete traditions, Crete vacations, Crete villages, Heraklion prefecture, Kallia "Popi" Ierapetriti, Kallia Ierapetriti, traditional Crete, Traditional Houses Agia Myron

The Galatas Caprico Feast 2019 Shines With Tradition

2019-07-06 by Phil Butler

Γιορτή Καπρικο

Running July 6th and 7th, the 2019 Caprico Feast (Γιορτή Καπρικου) is an unforgettable traditional event held each year in Galatas in Heraklion Prefecture.

Tags: Caprico Feast, Crete festivals, Crete food, Galatas, George Glykokokalos, Minos Potters Cooperative of Thrapsalano, Thrapsalano, traditional Crete, Γιορτή Καπρικού, Γιορτή Καπρικου 2019, Καπρικο, καπρικό του Γαλατ

Travel Massive Crete Marks Good Friday with a Culture-Inspired Summit in Argyroupoli

2018-03-19 by Argophilia Travel News

Argyroupoli

Travel Massive Crete, in collaboration with the Cultural Association of Argyroupoli, the Parish of Argyroupoli, the Cretan Gastronomy Center, and the Municipality of Rethymno, will host a culture-inspired summit to mark the Orthodox Good Friday: “Traditions: Powerful Tools for Rural Tourism Development.”  Participation is free.

Tags: Argyroupoli Cultural Association, Cretan Gastronomy Center, crete, Crete events, EyeWide Digital Marketing Agency, Good Friday, Municipality of Rethymno, Rethymno, traditional Crete, Travel Massive, Urban Adventures

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