28th of October or Όχι day is celebrated all over Greece, in Cyprus (the southern part) and all over the world, especially in countries with very large Greek communities (U.S. and Australia for example). This day is the second national day of Greece, after 25th of March (Independence day). On 28th of October 1940, around… Read More 28th of October – The day of the big “No” – Ημέρα του όχι
I can now say that I have visited Crete in all four seasons. I was there in spring (early March), summer (full months of June and August), autumn (late September and late October) and in winter (late November-early December and also for New Year’s Eve). Each season is unique and has its own vibe and… Read More Crete in December
Just 15 min away from Heraklion you will find the charming village of Archanes. You can stop here after a long visit to Knossos, as it is only a few kms away. It was an important hub in the Minoan times, as archaeology discovers recently revealed. It has an Archaeological Museum and also a Minoan… Read More Archanes Village
Because I wanted to see as much as possible in my last vacation in Crete, while I was on the bus, on my way back from Preveli beach, I booked another day trip, to Kritsa and Myrtos. Man, I don’t regret at all! It was one of the most beautiful and soul filling excursions I… Read More Kritsa – a place where time stands still
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