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Cretan Cheeses: Inspired by Tradition

05/07/2021

Crete has an honest, down-to-earth cuisine, inspired mainly by the ingredients available and produced on the island: herbs, Cretan honey, olives, grapes, legumes, pulses, vegetables, fruit – all organic and farmed with love and respect for tradition. Raising animals for meat, and milk to produce dairy and cheeses is part of this tradition too, and...Read More

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What to Do in Heraklion in a Day

24/06/2021

When you only have less than 24 hours to spare in Heraklion, and you want to make the best of your visit, here are some of the things you can do to have a memorable experience. Assuming you are a first-time visitor rushing to another destination, you will want to see at least some of...Read More

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Gavdos Island – Calypso’s Land

16/06/2021

Nymph Calypso lived once on a tiny island in the Lybian Sea where she charmed the Greek hero and king of Ithaka Odysseus with her singing and looks. In the Odyssey – BOOK V, Homer describes the island itself as a place of rare beauty: “Round her cave, there was a thick wood of alder,...Read More

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Ancient Greek Gods and Their Connection to Crete

24/05/2021

The mightiest of all the twelve Olympian gods of Greece, Zeus, calls Crete his birthplace. The twin gods, Apollo and Artemis, came to be on the small Paximadia islets on the southern coast of Crete according to local mythology, albeit Hesiod puts them on Delos. Legends tend to contradict one another, but since Artemis was...Read More

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Crete’s Top 5 Places to Relax and Unwind

12/05/2021

Lazy days at the beach, high-octane adventures off-the-beaten-path in the mountains, and the islanders’ sweet naïveté and love of strangers (the celebrated Cretan philoxenia), are all checkboxes for soul detox and clean living in this modern age when we seem to appreciate more the fleeting conveniences of our daily routines rather than paying attention to...Read More

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Summer Holidays for Couples on Crete Island

20/04/2021

Crete is a family-friendly destination with plenty to see and do for visitors of all ages. But couples and adults seeking tranquility and intimacy will find the island more than appealing: Crete is as romantic as it is mysterious, fascinating, rich in history and traditions, and full of congenial people. It has secluded beaches and...Read More

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Crete’s Artisan Treasures: Ceramics and Pottery from Margarites

07/04/2021

Crete is a cradle of tradition and culture. When you adventure away from the beach to the heart of the island, you will discover a trove of artisan treasures ranging from bobbin lace (kopaneli) to handmade fabrics, embroidery, leather goods, Cretan knives, and beautiful ceramics and pottery. You can find these items in souvenir shops,...Read More

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Treat Your Tastebuds to Something Special at The Syntopia All-inclusive Eatery

18/03/2021

Pitch-tinted wicker, ceiling-to-floor slender tree trunks in olive-wood tones, fresh foliage here and there, and warm-gray tiles on the floor – here are some of the decor highlights making The Syntopia Hotel’s dining room a boho-meets-mod space for the sassy gypsetter. And then, there’s the food: finger-licking in Instagramable vibrant colors, all-organic dishes that tame...Read More

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Syntopia: More Than a State of Mind

05/03/2021

What’s in a name? In The Syntopia Hotel’s case, the term is more than an identifier: it reflects a hospitality concept that combines style and artistry within a hassle-free and eclectic environment for the bohemian-chic wanderers. A definition of the term syntopia by the Urban Dictionary describes “a future which is neither dystopic nor utopic,...Read More

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Truffle Hunting on Crete Island

26/02/2021

There’s no crop more valuable than the truffle, and few people know that Crete has its secret places where gastronomy’s “black diamonds” hide their precious bounty. Truffle hunting is relatively new in Greece, although research dating back to 1854 identified some ten species of hypogeous fungi growing in the country. Since 1854, local truffle hunters...Read More

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Cretan Cheeses: Inspired by Tradition

What to Do in Heraklion in a Day

Gavdos Island – Calypso’s Land

Ancient Greek Gods and Their Connection to Crete

Crete’s Top 5 Places to Relax and Unwind

Summer Holidays for Couples on Crete Island

Crete’s Artisan Treasures: Ceramics and Pottery from Margarites

Treat Your Tastebuds to Something Special at The Syntopia All-inclusive Eatery

Syntopia: More Than a State of Mind

Truffle Hunting on Crete Island

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