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The Local Markets of Chania: A True Taste of Crete
The Local Markets of Chania: A True Taste of Crete Thu, November 06, 2025

Looking for an authentic local experience in Chania? Spend a morning wandering through one of the city’s open-air markets ...

Clean Monday
Clean Monday Thu, September 18, 2025

Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera) is celebrated by the Greek Orthodox Christians at the beginning of the 48-day lenten season ...

The hidden treasure of Crete
The hidden treasure of Crete Wed, September 17, 2025

Crete, an Eastern Mediterranean island, is the largest island of Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean basin. ...

13 Amazing things to do in Chania, Crete
13 Amazing things to do in Chania, Crete Tue, September 16, 2025

You have just booked your trip to Crete? I am sure you are looking forward to plenty of sun, the idyllic beaches, the good ...

Alkyonides Days
Alkyonides Days Mon, September 15, 2025

Crete is generally considered to have more than 250 days of sunshine with hot temperatures in the summer and lovely mild ...