A holiday in Greece is every traveler’s dream. Imagine long days spent relaxing on the stunning sandy beaches and swimming in crystal clear azure waters, while the afternoons slowly lingering into evenings as you enjoy small life pleasures — dining in local taverns with breathtaking sea views. Greece caters to all tastes and ages, from…
Greece’s largest Island has a landscape full of diverse wonders, heritage of an Ancient civilization, Greece’s most stirring music, the handsomest traditional dress for men, and its own fantastic cuisine- just to scratch the surface. Here are thirty-nine reasons why this splendid island is like no other: Our 20+19 reasons to fall in love with…
Greece’s largest island is in many ways like a country unto itself. Inland, in the picturesque villages its fertile plains and rugged mountains, Crete’s true personality emerges; find a winding road and get out your camera for an authentic snapshot of Crete. If you’re looking for even more remote beauty, you’ll also enjoy discovering a…
Cretan beaches pretty much have it all including crystal clear waters and stunning scenery. For beach lovers looking for the perfect summer beach getaway, we have compiled a list of the 6 amazing Cretan beaches to visit. 6 Amazing Cretan beaches In Crete, there is a beach to indulge any preference. From pink sand and…
If you are seeking a beach vacation with plenty of sunshine, pristine beauty and striking crystal-clear waters — our list of top beaches of South Rethymnon is guaranteed to get you dreaming of your Crete holiday getaway. Top Beaches of South Rethymnon Ideal for a romantic retreat or a family vacation, South Rethymnon is well…
Take time out to see the top tourist sights of Rethymnon Old Town. Here’s a list of our local picks so you can gain fantastic insight into the culture and history of our beautiful and historic city. Top Tourist Sights: Rethymnon Old Town Rethymnon is considered one of the most beautiful and well-preserved old towns…
In Rethymnon, the beautiful music and the making of the traditional Cretan lyra can be discovered at the Stagakis Museum. The Stagakis Museum and Workshop For three generations, the Stagakis family has “created” music special to Crete. It started with Manolis Stagakis. He began making the pear-shaped, three-stringed bowed musical instrument called the Cretan lyra,…
When visiting Rethymnon, visit a beautiful mountain village called Argyroupoli which was once a powerful Roman stronghold. Ancient Lappa is Present-Day Argyroupoli Argyroupoli is a mountain hamlet that is 27km southwest from Rethymnon and is considered one of the most interesting and unique mountain villages in all of Crete. It was once called Lappa and is still…
Spili is undeniably one of Rethymnon’s prettiest villages thanks to its tall plane trees, fountains, springs and charming churches. Set at an altitude of 430 meters, this quaint destination opens up to spectacular sea views. Here’s more about one of the loveliest villages of Rethymnon. Villages of Rethymnon: Spili Spili, which means cave, derived its…
The herbs of Crete are the essence of wonderful Cretan dishes known for their brilliant flavors and tastes. Aromatic Herbs of Crete If you travel to Crete ruing the spring season, you’ll find our island is blooming. The landscapes are at their greenest. Look out across the fields, by the seaside, next to the roads,…