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Psarantonis: Traditional Cretan Lyra Musician and His Legacy Transcending the European Borders

11/05/2022

Not many musicians who choose traditional styles manage to claim international recognition and fame at Psarantonis’s level. His lyra is on display at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona (USA). He played with some of the most prestigious musicians, including Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. He participated in numerous international festivals – the...Read More

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Couple Vacations and Things to Do on Crete Island

28/04/2022

Are you considering Crete for a couple’s vacation? Although more populated than other Greek islands, Crete is a romantic paradise if you know where to go and what to do. It has miles of pristine, unperturbed nature, bucolic hills, verdant valleys, jaw-dropping gorges, high mountaintops, and pristine beaches caressed by the crystal-clear waves of the...Read More

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Introducing The Syntopia @thesyntopia Instagram Community

10/04/2022

Many hoteliers use Instagram for marketing and PR, but we understand the social network’s purpose going beyond cliches, straight to the souls of our guests: past, current, and future. We want @thesyntopia to reflect our gypset philosophy and celebrate our followers, guests, influencers, media, and everyone else with a special appreciation for authenticity, style, and...Read More

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Why Should You Choose The Syntopia Hotel for Your 2022 Summer Holidays

23/03/2022

Are you a gypsetter? If you answered “yes,” that’s your main reason to choose The Syntopia Hotel for your 2022 summer holidays, especially if you plan to vacation on Crete, Greece’s largest island. But even if you don’t define yourself as a gypsetter or hippie and you have a special appreciation for the finer yet...Read More

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Shisha by the Pool at The Syntopia Hotel: Exotic Flavours and Gypset Vibes

10/03/2022

Do exotic flavours entice you? A sleek convivial atmosphere awaits by the main pool at The Syntopia Hotel, where the air is fragrant with Oriental scents. It’s the shisha bar. So, come and relax by the pool, alone, or in company. It’s a laid-back atmosphere at the shisha bar by the pool. You can sit...Read More

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Carnival: Big Celebration in Rethymno’s Streets

26/02/2022

The Rethymno Carnival is a celebration of family and traditional Cretan values, with joyous street parades, masquerades, games, music, dance, art, culture, and good food. It marks the days before Lenten, the strict Greek Orthodox fasting period before Easter, which lasts over 40 days. Thousands of people join the festivities every year. The Carnival went...Read More

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Spring Nature Activities on Crete Island

08/02/2022

Spring in Crete is enchanting, full of colour, green, hassle-free, and joyful. Nature recovers after winter’s sleepy greys. But unfortunately, it is a season very few island visitors appreciate its beauty because flights are rare, and most of the hotels only open after the Greek Orthodox Easter. Still, the ones that do open have off-season...Read More

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Five Bars to Visit in Rethymno

22/01/2022

When you choose your next bar or pub crawl in Rethymno, TripAdvisor shows the best-rated watering holes, but “best” is a subjective cause, even when based on AI and customer votes. So, we cannot claim to be recommending the best bars but the ones you are most likely to enjoy for their hipster vibes. Bonobo...Read More

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Cretan Wineries Near The Syntopia Hotel

14/01/2022

Sun-kissed Crete produces some of the best Greek wines, many of them with international recognition, having won prizes in many prestigious competitions. That said, typical tavernas around the island serve only table wine – white or red – to maintain their prices as low as possible for patrons. As a result, you will only find...Read More

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Relaxing Treatments at The Syntopia Wellness Center

28/12/2021

The Syntopia Hotel is an oasis for the soul. This overall relaxing haven will help you find inner balance and joy while you vacation on Crete. Nevertheless, the Aegeo Spa wellness center reigns supreme among its most relaxing spaces. Here you will discover an array of spa experiences, treatments, and packages inspired by the island’s...Read More

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Psarantonis: Traditional Cretan Lyra Musician and His Legacy Transcending the European Borders

Couple Vacations and Things to Do on Crete Island

Introducing The Syntopia @thesyntopia Instagram Community

Why Should You Choose The Syntopia Hotel for Your 2022 Summer Holidays

Shisha by the Pool at The Syntopia Hotel: Exotic Flavours and Gypset Vibes

Carnival: Big Celebration in Rethymno’s Streets

Spring Nature Activities on Crete Island

Five Bars to Visit in Rethymno

Cretan Wineries Near The Syntopia Hotel

Relaxing Treatments at The Syntopia Wellness Center

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