Spili Village - A Cretan Retreat A Cretan Retreat Midway between Rethymno and Agia Galini, the pretty village of Spili is a relaxing, rejuvenating place. Authentic and largely untouched by major tourist developments (apart from the coaches that bring day-trippers…
Winter Vacation on Crete Winter Vacation on Crete Planning a winter vacation on Crete is not something usually found on travelers' bucket lists since the island is mainly preferred for its delightful beachside lifestyle. Most resorts close their doors in…
Krasi - Hidden Gem of Crete Krasi - Hidden Gem of Crete Krasi’s main tourist appeal may be an ancient plane tree; some say it is over 2400 years old, but this charming hamlet in the Hersonissos Prefecture of Crete…
Theriso Village - Natural Wonders and History Unique natural wonders surround Theriso Village, which lays in a spectacular gorge at the foothills of the Lefka Ori (White Mountains). In the village, the tree hovering above the Church of Panagia standing…
Top Coffee and Breakfast Spots in Chania Chania is a foodie's paradise, but where are the top spots for cool coffees and brilliant breakfasts? Here are six of the city’s top spots combining a great brew and good snacks with…
Exploring the Majestic White Mountains of Crete Majestic and inspiring, the White Mountains of Crete are snowcapped as Easter approaches and they may well stay that way until June. The Lefka Ori, as they’re known in Greek, are the island’s…
Visit the Askifou War Museum: A Tribute to the Battle of Crete For those interested in the Battle of Crete and the occupation of the island in WWII, a visit to the private museum of the Hatzidakis family, at the…
Christmas and New Year Traditions in Crete Christmas and New Year traditions in Crete, as in the rest of Greece, are rich and many, and while most date from the earliest Christian times, some go back much further, even to…
Apokoronas - A Green Oasis in Crete The region in which Georgioupoli sits is one of the greenest and most fertile areas of Crete. Extending from the foothills of the White Mountains to the coast, Apokoronas comprises a wide plain…
Vamos - A Charming Cretan Village Vamos - A Charming Cretan Village A trip to Vamos, eleven kilometres northwest of Georgioupoli, makes a great day-excursion. Once the capital of the Sfakia and Apokoronas, this is a traditional village dating from…