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Rethymno adventures: Visit the mountain village of Anogia

12/11/2020

Perched more than 750 metres up the northern face of Psiloritis, Anogia has a poignant history. Burned by the Turks for its resistance to their rule in the 19th century, and by the Germans in WWII, Anogia is synonymous with heroism, resistance and sacrifice. This is a place where memory runs deep. No wonder it’s...Read More

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anogia, anogia village, Crete, crete villages, explore crete, nature excursions, psiloritis mountain, Rethymno, traditional villages

6 great wineries to visit near Chania

22/10/2020

While Heraklion province accounts for most of the wine production in Crete, in the west a handful of stunning wineries produce some of the best wines on the island. Anoskeli Set amongst its own olive groves, vineyards and orchards, Anoskeli produces blended reds, whites and rose’s of local varieties Vidiano, Vilana and Asirtiko as well...Read More

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Gastronomy in Crete: Must-try Dishes From the Island

10/08/2020

When people talk about the Mediterranean Diet, few know that Crete played a significant role in developing it. However, the “Mediterranean Diet” concept is too broad because 22 countries surround the Mediterranean Sea. Although there are similarities between their cuisines, they are as diverse as they are interesting. Diets depend on the environment, geography, and...Read More

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cretab diet, cretan gastronomy, food, gastronomy, horta, olive oil, the syntopia

Drink coffee like a Greek

21/06/2020

Coffee is an integral part of the modern Greek culture and that’s something you will realize as soon as you set foot on the country: nearly everyone holds a paper cup of coffee and every city or town is filled with modern café-bars, traditional “kafeneio” and café -patisseries where locals sip their coffee for hours....Read More

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café, coffee, freddo, Rethymno

Foodie exploration: 6 of the best restaurants in Chania city

22/04/2020

Chania boasts amazing gastronomic treats – from traditional tavernas to sophisticated restaurants. Here are six of the best to tempt your tastebuds. Chrisostomos (Ikarou & Defkalionos str) This award-winning taverna hides its treasures just behind the harbour at the eastern end. Favourites include lamb tsigariasto – a traditional dish from southern Crete, goat with mizithra...Read More

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Chania, Crete, gastronomy, restaurants, where to eat

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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Three traditional villages within 30 minutes of The Syntopia

08/11/2019

Taking the smaller roads south into Rethymno’s rural hinterland makes for a delightful day out. Here are three of the closest and most interesting villages a stone’s throw from the hotel. Chromonastiri Just 11km south from The Syntopia’s front door Chromonastiri is a lovely tranquil spot. Park on the outskirts and head to the tiny...Read More

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Crete, gastronomy, local culture, what to do

48 Hours in Rethymno

06/10/2019

The city of Rethymno offers discerning visitors a Cretan experience like no other. Chic, elegant, arty and sophisticated, these are just a few of the delights to savour. Day 1 09.30 Rimondi Fountain Start a visit to the Old Town here beside an iconic Venetian landmark. Next door the Cafe Galero is a good place...Read More

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Rethymno restaurants: 8 of the best

17/09/2019

Rethymno, the city and its environs, boasts some of the finest cuisine in Crete, and for that special lunch or dinner these eateries are extraordinary: Hidden in the ancient alleyways of Rethymno’s Old Town are two standouts – Avli (Xanthoudidou 22) regularly wins some of Greece’s top gastronomy awards, and its exquisite dishes – exciting...Read More

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gastronomy, local culture, Rethymno

What’s Hot in the Syntopia kitchen

18/07/2019

“Let us spoil you” is our invitation to every guest on entering the Syntopia’s poolside restaurant, and we mean it. With the creative energies of Executive Chef Nikolaos Stergiou inspiring our menus, breakfast, lunch or dinner is a delicious part of the Syntopia experience. And then there’s of course that special ingredient: ‘the Cretan diet’,...Read More

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Rethymno adventures: Visit the mountain village of Anogia

6 great wineries to visit near Chania

Gastronomy in Crete: Must-try Dishes From the Island

Drink coffee like a Greek

Foodie exploration: 6 of the best restaurants in Chania city

Rethymno: the perfect destination for couples

Three traditional villages within 30 minutes of The Syntopia

48 Hours in Rethymno

Rethymno restaurants: 8 of the best

What’s Hot in the Syntopia kitchen

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