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Skinakas Observatory: Explore the Stars from Crete’s Highest Mountain

30/08/2023
Situated at an elevation of 1,754 meters (5,755 feet) above sea level, the Skinakas Observatory stands atop the Skinakas peak on Mount Ida in the Psiloritis mountain range. It enjoys a prime location for celestial observations due to its altitude and clear atmospheric conditions. Its Longitude is 24° 53′ 57” East, and its Latitude is...Read More
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The Best Cretan Souvenirs to Bring Home

30/01/2023
When you visit Crete, you cannot leave empty-handed. Of course, you will make memories and can snap as many pictures as you want, but buying souvenirs for your home, friends, and family will make your “feel” of Crete last longer. Besides, some of these souvenirs have exceptional artistry unavailable anywhere else in the world. Here...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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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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Secret Beaches in Rethymno

12/12/2021
Crete has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, many of them famous and listed among the top must-see destinations – for example, Elafonissi Beach, some 75 km southwest of Chania town. But if you plan your Cretan vacation in the Rethymno regional unit, you will find beguiling stretches of sand and secrete...Read More
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Autumn, the Best Season to Trek the Gorges of Crete

14/10/2021
Crete is the ultimate family destination. There are exceptional accommodation choices available in the high tourist season, but many hotels remain open in the colder months for adventurers who want to see the island without the madding crowds. You will want to plan a Cretan holiday in the fall or winter. Autumns are mild, with...Read More
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Kommos Beach: A Zen Spot for Yogis

14/09/2021
Yoga practitioners visiting Crete will appreciate the meditative peace of Kommos Beach in the southwest side of the island, near the village Pitsidia, some five kilometers north of the legendary hippie Matala. The longest beachfront of the Messara Bay faces the Libyan Sea, which dances in azure and cobalt blue, frosting with clouds of white...Read More
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5 Heraklion Restaurants You Should not Miss

25/08/2021
Although far from the sophistication of the world’s culinary capitals –  New York, Tokyo, Barcelona, Paris, Sydney, Hong Kong, etc. – Heraklion is not an unworthy contender. Its rage of dining options will satisfy the genuine food connoisseurs, those who value authenticity before buzz, tradition instead of avantgarde, cordiality versus austerity. While more expensive than...Read More
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