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Visit Phaistos Palace: Crete’s Lesser-Known Minoan Sight

Visit Phaistos Palace: Crete’s Lesser-Known Minoan Sight

ByTravel Greece Travel Europe November 25, 2017September 22, 2019

Travelers often overlook Phaistos Palace in favor of Knossos. I wanted to see why and found myself among peaceful ruins that told a story on their own against an awe-inspiring view.

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The Amazing Villas in Crete

The Amazing Villas in Crete

ByTravel Greece Travel Europe March 31, 2017December 12, 2020

The Amazing Villas in Crete represent the beauty of the island. It starts with the view…

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Where to Eat in Rethymnon, Crete

Where to Eat in Rethymnon, Crete

ByTravel Greece Travel Europe March 12, 2017December 12, 2020

From cozy restaurants, fish taverns set between waterfalls to gourmet dining with a sea view, here’s a list of where to eat in Rethymnon, Crete.

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Rethymnon Carnival: Crete’s Rio De Janeiro

Rethymnon Carnival: Crete’s Rio De Janeiro

ByTravel Greece Travel Europe March 8, 2017December 12, 2020

The Rethymnon Carnival brings together 20,000 people and has everyone singing, dancing and partying all day long. This is a Greek festival to be at…

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Top 15 Things to Do in Chania, Crete

Top 15 Things to Do in Chania, Crete

ByTravel Greece Travel Europe December 19, 2016December 12, 2020

The top things to do in Chania all offer a touch of this scenic port city’s incredible history.

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Unique Chania Dining: The Well of the Turk

Unique Chania Dining: The Well of the Turk

ByTravel Greece Travel Europe November 28, 2016December 12, 2020

On an island famous for its local gastronomy, The Well of the Turk has built a flawless reputation for serving something other than Cretan food. Here, the rich flavors of the Middle East and North Africa take center stage.

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Samaria Hotel in Chania: Location and Luxury

Samaria Hotel in Chania: Location and Luxury

ByTravel Greece Travel Europe September 1, 2016December 12, 2020

The Samaria Hotel in Chania is a convenient modern luxury base for anyone looking to explore one of the most adored regions of Crete.

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Avli in Rethymnon: Cretan Dining Defined

Avli in Rethymnon: Cretan Dining Defined

ByTravel Greece Travel Europe August 8, 2016September 20, 2019

Avli in Rethymnon offers a sophisticated take on Cretan cuisine, complemented by an ambiance that brings out the best of the Venetian-influenced old town.

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Natalia’s Houses: Greek Guesthouse Experience

Natalia’s Houses: Greek Guesthouse Experience

ByTravel Greece Travel Europe July 28, 2016April 5, 2020

A beautiful empty road centered in a tiny village leads the way to Natalia’s Houses, a traditional Greek guesthouse experience in Crete.

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Photo Tour: Beaches of Crete

Photo Tour: Beaches of Crete

ByTravel Greece Travel Europe June 29, 2016May 7, 2025

The beaches of Crete rank as some of the best in Greece. Here’s a photo tour of a handful that I loved, unique places worth visiting again.

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