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The Sacred Olive Trees of Crete
20 Nov 2020

The Sacred Olive Trees of Crete

Of more than 30 million olive trees on Crete, 14 are sacred. Their sacrality comes from centuries of longing for the divine, justice, freedom, and absolution. The body in charge of classifying the olive trees is the Association of Cretan Olive Municipalities (ACOM). Here are five of the 14 holy tree

Visit Episkopi, a Cretan Village Close to Heraklion
18 Sep 2020

Visit Episkopi, a Cretan Village Close to Heraklion

You will find Episkopi, a traditional Cretan village in a beguiling natural setting, about eighteen kilometers southeast of the Cretan capital Heraklion. It sits about 350 above sea level on a hill surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Alongside herding, viticulture and olive growing are the mai