Annually between January and March, the Rethymnon town holds a carnival which lasts for almost a month. Every year the theme of the event is different. The carnival begins in a very traditional way: a town crier tells people where the festival will take place. The carnival is accompanied by lots of parties such as […]

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The taverna (restaurant) Agia Fotia is 13 km away from the town of Ierapetra and is located next to the exclusive and always calm beach. You will find tasty snacks, fresh fish, grilled meat, and traditional Greek dishes. Agia Fotia, Ierapetra  +30 2842061288   Agia Fotia is a coastal village at about a quarter of […]

The organizers and the Municipality of the oldest Venetian city invite you to the biggest summer festival of Crete – the 6th Cretan Diet Festival, to the very heart of the island, to the beautiful city of Rethymno. This is the most authentic Cretan Festival, where people, the Cretan land and its gifts, gastronomy, culture, […]

On 27 and 28 of May, 2017, the island will host an annual festival for wine lovers, and all wineries on the island will open their doors to visitors. Entrance to the wineries these days is free, as well as tasting the wines. Some wineries will arrange the workshops and the presentation of vintage wines, […]

Dear friends! Greek Cultural Centre opens its doors for all who want to learn the Greek language. Our qualified teachers will help you understand and learn the language of Aristotle, of Scripture, Byzantine chronicles and contemporary Greek poets, and gain proficiency level of knowledge. We also offer our students summer educational programs, thus combining business […]

Village of Anogeia invites to the festival of art and music If you want understand the soul of Crete – try to hear it in the music. Visit the ancient highland village of Anogeia on the slopes of Mount Ida (Psiloritis). Every year in the first week of July here is held Iakinthia (Hyacinth) Festival […]

Almost all state museums in Greece  free take visitors on certain days. In Crete you can visit for free: Palace of Knossos, Phaistos Palace, Palace of Malia, Zakros Palace, the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion, History Museum of Crete in Heraklion. – 6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri Day) – 18 April (International Monuments Day) […]

Interactive Dinosaur park designed in the style of a small village of “prehistoric life” and is dedicated to dinosaurs. This place is a real paradise for children. Together with them you will be able to find out all about prehistoric dominants and see them in their natural environment. The dinosaurs are hidden everywhere. They are […]