Category: Events

Easter, Spring, Crete

Tourists who whish to visit Crete in the spring often ask what time is better for it. There are many answers, but we recommend the week of Orthodox Easter bringing unforgettable impressions about the real life of the island and Greeks. Easter in Greece is one of the most important religious holidays, therefore it is […]

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Carnival in Rethymno – madness in greekness

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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Christmas and New Year in Crete!

Rent a chic villa with private swimming pool overlooking the sea and Agia Pelagia all year round. Wild Pear Grand Villa  5 bedrooms (max 12 adults) – www.wildpearvilla.com Sauna, wooden barrel with stove, sea view. For a large company is cheaper than in a city hotel. Contact us: + 30 693 2428237.

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Agia Fotia

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 […]

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Cretan Diet Festival in Rethymno

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, […]

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Open Doors in the wineries of Crete

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, […]

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Greek language courses in Moscow

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 […]

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Discover traditional Crete. Highland village of Anogeia

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 […]

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Free days in museums

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) […]

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Caution: Dinosaurs in Crete!

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 […]

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