Tsiknopempti is the Thursday during Carnival. It takes place 11 days before the start of Greek Orthodox Lent that starts with the Clean Monday (often referred to in English as Ash Monday, to allude to Ash Wednesday in the West, however in Orthodox tradition there is no imposition of ashes). In 2023, Tsiknopempti is February […]
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The Orthodox Easter is the most significant holiday in Greece, even more so than Christmas! It is the biggest religion-oriented celebration, with many interesting traditions and customs that are unique in each region. Some of them are many centuries-old, while others are rooted in even older traditions that date back to Ancient Greece! Leading to
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Sfakia Chania: The unspoilt and historical village of Sfakia is built on the hill slopes, overlooking the natural bay. It is situated around the White Mountains range and the famous Samaria Gorge. Sfakia lies 72 km south east of Chania town. Most of the inhabitants here are involved in fishing and goat raining producing delightful
As one of the least touristy regions to visit in Crete, Lassithi combines it all: from picturesque villages, to exotic beaches and intriguing archeological sites, this place is full of amazing locations to explore!Although some popular places, such as Elounda, Sissi, Sitia, and Ierapetra are located there, tourism has yet to gasp itself upon this
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Full of beautiful beaches, archaeological sites, Byzantine churches, quaint villages and cosmopolitan resorts, Rethymno is one of the most beautiful places in Crete, Greece.It is located between the prefectures of Chania and Heraklion and its capital boasts an elegant Venetian style of architecture. In the region you will find both popular seaside locations and secluded
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Situated near the two major archeological sites of Crete, Knossos Palace and Phaistos Palace, Heraklion is the perfect base for your exploration! The region itself is lovely, with stunning beaches to discover and a lively town, full of hidden gems from the Venetian period. Heraklion is the most popular region of Crete and is located
Crete island is the largest of all Greek islands and the fifth-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. With a rich historical and cultural background, Crete is a wonderful place with distinctive differences from the rest of the country in terms of customs, daily life, and nature. History Crete was first inhabited in prehistoric times. The
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Located οn the southern side of the Aegean Sea, Crete, in Greece, is the biggest of all Greek islands. Its beauty, though, is even bigger than its size! Let us paint the scene: Just imagine enthralling natural beauty meeting rich culture and worldwide famous gastronomy, to create the most dreamy holiday paradise!The island is separated
Finding a place to have lunch or dinner in Chania is easy. Taverns and restaurants are everywhere: in the labyrinths of streets and in the old harbor. Some establishments are little studied by tourists, while others are mostly designed for guests of the city. But from this, Cretan cuisine will not become less tasty. Where
