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Rethymno ready to party

2019 Rethymno Carnival 2019 Rethymno Carnival With the 2019 Rethymno Carnival officially opened, the city is expecting more than 15,000 revellers to take part on its big weekend, kicking off on Friday March 8. Dating back more than 100 years,…

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Walk like a Venetian: Exploring Chania’s Old Town

Exploring Chania, Crete Exploring Chania, Crete To follow in the footsteps of the Venetians in Chania, Crete’s Italian invaders who were responsible for building the Old Town’s massive fortifications, the district of Toponas on Chania’s west side is the best…

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Revealing Crete’s wild winter flora

Crete's Wild Flowers Crete's Wild Flowers From its windswept seashores to high mountain pastures, even in winter, Crete’s gorgeous wild flowers have always beckoned nature lovers. But you don’t have to be an expert botanist to marvel at these delicate…

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Malotira, cretan mountain tea

Winter Warmer: In Praise of Cretan Mountain Tea

Exploring Crete's Malotira Tea Exploring Crete's Malotira Tea As temperatures drop, there’s no better time for a warming cup of tea. But in Crete, there’s a very special herbal infusion to savor at this time of year. Malotira, (known locally…

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