The Greek Orthodox Christmas traditions have different secularization elements compared to international customs; for example, Santa Claus (as in Saint Nicolaus) doesn’t come the night before Christmas, but on December 6, the feast day of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the patron saint of sailors and
Elounda, a small coastal town with an indigenous population of less than 2500, defies easy categorization. It flaunts several luxury resorts and high-end hotels and attracts the rich and famous in secret escapes priced at a whopping 10000€ per night or more. The settlement encompasses seven villag
If you visit Hersonissos by day, you’ll notice tourists walking around, sitting in seafront tavernas and cafes, or shopping. Yet the town keeps an appearance of calm and tranquility. But, of course, things change around sunset when the first beats fill the air: it’s time for techno, hous
Abandoned by its last inhabitant in 1962, Spinalonga is a monument of outstanding universal value, according to UNESCO. The World Heritage Convention describes the islet as “an important example of a seaward bastion-type fortress that portrays important phases of human history” and ̶
On Crete Island, take advantage of the many opportunities you must enjoy an active holiday. Horseback riding is highly in demand during the warmer seasons, after the rains of the Cretan winter subside. No matter where on the island you choose to vacation, you will find stables offering horseback rid
Agios Nikolaos is one of the prettiest seaside towns in Crete. Built upon the site of ancient Lato pros Kamara, the settlement takes its name from a historical landmark – the Early Byzantine chapel of Saint Nicholas (Agios Nikolaos), dating from the 7th century. The temple is one of the town&#
If you happen to be in Crete during Lenten or Easter, you will observe cherished customs and traditions that unite families and friends in observance of Christ’s resurrection. And, you probably do not know it yet, but Easter is the most important holiday in the Greek Orthodox calendar and, for
At the Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, Cretans celebrate their living heritage, traditions, and ethnology. Those visiting Crete for the first time and interested in folk culture and nature will find the museum’s structure and exhibits fascinating. The Lychnostatis Open Air Museum is in Thesi Pla
Discover the spa at Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort: an escape from the life-disrupting hassles that cause stress and tension and damage your inner balance. Instead, the spa experience will enhance your vacation on Crete Island with a fully merited dose of wellness. Begin with the treatme
The chilly season on Crete Island starts towards the end of October and can last until late April. When the skies are grey, and it rains outside, you will love cosying up in your favourite chair under a shawl or a blankie with a warm cup of soup in your hands. You can sip it […]
