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The bustling city of Heraklion, Crete’s capital, captivates visitors with its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes. On the island’s northern coast, Heraklion welcomes travellers with open arms, providing them with a unique blend of the ancient and the contemporary. The city’s storied past, dating back to the Minoan civilization, coexists harmoniously with its…
Rethymno, one of Crete’s most enchanting cities, is an alluring blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Crete’s third-largest city is between Chania and Heraklion on the island’s north coast. It boasts a rich history dating back to the Minoan period. With its well-preserved Venetian and Ottoman architecture, narrow cobblestone streets, and picturesque harbour, Rethymno…
There’s a certain allure to the Greek islands that captivate the hearts of travellers from across the globe. Amongst these enchanting gems, the city of Chania on the island of Crete holds a special place in the hearts of those who venture beyond the traditional tourist routes. As a non-Greek ex-pat, I was enamoured with…
Modern Agia Galini is a charming and picturesque village south of Rethymno that has maintained its authentic Cretan atmosphere while adapting to the needs of its visitors. Nestled on the slopes of the surrounding hills and overlooking the Libyan Sea, it offers a delightful blend of natural beauty, history, and modern amenities. Modern Agia Galini…
The rotating drums full of water, tannins and hides. There seem to be so many people who have never even heard of the Tanneries of Chania. The tanning process in Chania has remained unchanged over the years. The craftsmen use traditional techniques in the tanneries and specialise in tanning cow, goat and sheep hides. To…
I bought a field in Kriti where grew an olive tree,I watered it and pruned it with assiduity,Until I found I owned the groundBut did not own the tree. So I bought the tree, for weeks I thoughtThe haggling would not stop.Now I can pick my olives, and start a little shop.Oh No, they cried,…
High in the Crete White Mountains
The Magnificent City of Gortyn Crete is a beautiful island in the Mediterranean Sea and is known for its stunning landscapes and rich culture. Its history is vast and dates back centuries, but all you will hear of are the Minoans. With the earliest inhabitants arriving in the late Neolithic period. One of the most…
People have been producing Raki for centuries in Crete, Greece. The production of Raki also known as Tsikoudia is an ancient practice and involves a unique distillation process that sets it apart from other spirits. The first step in the distillation process is to create the mash. They mashed the grapes, grape leaves and debris…
The City and the countryside of the Province Of Chania, Crete. I am writing my blog today to share with the world, the place where I live. I live and will probably die here in the Province of Chania, perhaps Crete’s finest part. This province lies in the west of Crete and is arguably the…
Birth of Crete – Venizelos Eleftherios Venizelos – The Great Man of Crete Just two years before the Holocaust of Arkadi in 1864, a child was born in Mournies, a village just south of Hania. One of six children, he was the fifth, to be born of Kyriakos from Mournies and Styliani, his mother, from Therisso….
and its return to life There is a large village in the southwestern, central area of Chania, Crete, which is called Kandanos. You can get there by following the route to Palaiochora. You will find this village on the road 16 km before Palaiochora. Just before you arrive at Kandanos, you will go through the…
