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Rethymno journeys: Plakias

28/05/2020

Cradled by mountains to its north and the Libyan Sea to the south Plakias has grown from a tiny fishing village to one of the most alluring visitor destinations in Rethymno province. Chilled and friendly Plakias is the largest coastal development between Agia Galini and Chora Sfakion and has an enticing selection of cafes, bars...Read More

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Stay safe this summer in Crete: all the Covid-19 rules & measures

13/05/2020

After the successful management of the Covid-19 health crisis, Greece has returned to normalcy, with the gradual lift of the restriction measures. The return to the “new normal” and the restart of tourism is naturally marked by new health protocols and hygiene measures. Social distancing remains one of the most effective ways to prevent the...Read More

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covid-19, cretan beaches, Crete, restaurants, safe

Wild Sfakia: adventures on the south coast

09/04/2020

It’s the bullet holes in the road signs that tell you much about this special part of Crete. The people are tough around here, and they’ve always been that way. The region known as Sfakia in Chania province is a wild and rugged place, dotted with mountain villages famous for their rebelliousness to foreign invaders....Read More

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Crete, gastronomy, Gavdos, local culture, Sfakia, south Crete

Into the blue: the ferries of south west Crete make for unforgettable adventures

28/03/2020

On a late afternoon in early spring there aren’t many passengers disembarking the Samaria ferry at the windswept jetty. The sun is setting and the tiny harbour is in shadow as the ramp goes down, with a deep metallic thud on the concrete slipway. A few cars and trucks pick their way off, and beside...Read More

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beaches, Crete, Gavdos, Paleochora, Sfakia, south Crete, what to do

Natural High: Explore the White Mountains

19/03/2020

Blessed with high summits and spectacular gorges, the White Mountains of Chania province (Lefka Ori in Greek) offer stunning hiking experiences in any season. And if wild, pristine and rugged is your thing, experiencing Crete’s most famous mountain range is a must. Boasting more than 30 separate summits over 2000 metres, with the highest, Pachnes,...Read More

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Arkadi: explore a sacred monastery

18/02/2020

Just a 25-minute drive from The Syntopia Hotel, Arkadi Monastery is one of the most important historical sites in Crete. Steeped in history (the monastery dates back to the 13th century) this is a place where the echoes of the past still sound. For Cretans today the monastery is a place of pilgrimage, and has...Read More

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Hike Samaria: the iconic Cretan challenge

03/02/2020

The Samaria Gorge, Crete’s most famous hiking route is a ‘must-do’ for tens of thousands of visitors each year. The most popular months – July and August – will see a thousand people a day file down the 12.8 km gorge. The whole walk is 16km, including the last leg, to the village of Agia...Read More

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Explore Hidden Crete: The Amari Valley

29/01/2020

The Amari valley is one of Crete’s best kept secrets. And guess what? It’s right on Syntopia’s doorstep. A gorgeous 30 minute drive south, skirting Lake Potamos, takes you through one of Crete’s most beautiful landscapes to get to the valley – gentle at first, with tiny roadside villages, but as the road weaves its...Read More

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Amari, Crete, nature, villages

Climb Psiloritis: the ultimate hike

16/12/2019

Crete’s largest mountain dominates Rethymno province’s eastern edge. No mountain in Crete comes more majestic than Psiloritis, with its legends dating back thousands of years. Also known as Mount Ida, for many, ascending to its 2456-metre summit is the ultimate Cretan adventure. Its lower slopes and foothills also provide stunning and more accessible hiking opportunities....Read More

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Rethymno: the perfect destination for couples

20/11/2019

Romantic Rethymno offers couples something special – a Cretan riviera for play and pleasure; elegant, arty, fun and sophisticated. There’s simply nowhere like it. Chania has its charms, bustling Heraklion too, but if there is one Cretan metropolis made for two people in love – it’s Rethymno. And it starts with the beach. A seemingly...Read More

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Rethymno journeys: Plakias

Stay safe this summer in Crete: all the Covid-19 rules & measures

Wild Sfakia: adventures on the south coast

Into the blue: the ferries of south west Crete make for unforgettable adventures

Natural High: Explore the White Mountains

Arkadi: explore a sacred monastery

Hike Samaria: the iconic Cretan challenge

Explore Hidden Crete: The Amari Valley

Climb Psiloritis: the ultimate hike

Rethymno: the perfect destination for couples

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