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Cretan lyra: the unique musical instrument that survives from the Medieval Times

If you spend your vacation in Rethymno, you will have the opportunity to visit the Museum of Cretan Lyra, which is located in the town. If you rent a car in Crete, you can go to the mountainous villages of Anogeia, which is situated in a close distance to Rethymno. Anogeia is a traditional village …

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The history of Spinaloga islet

Have you read the book of Victoria Hislop “The Island”?  This world best seller describes the lives of the lepers during the early 20th century in the islet of Spinaloga, which is located across the village of Plaka in eastern Crete, in a close distance to Elounda in the prefecture of Lassithi. If you rent …

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4 amazing things to do in Elounda

Elounda is one of the most popular resorts in Crete with sandy beaches, luxury hotels that attract celebrities from all over the world and interesting things to do. It is located in the prefecture of Lassithi, which is the most exotic place on the whole island. If you rent a car in Crete, you can …

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Ierapetra: what to do in the beautiful resort of southern Crete

Ierapetra is a small town in the southern side of the Greek island Crete, in the prefecture of Lassithi, whose capital is Agios Nikolaos. It overlooks the Libyan Sea, has very good weather all-year long, and it is definitely an off-the-beaten-track choice for those wanting something different, a journey away from mass tourism. Sites and …

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6 nudism-friendly beaches in Crete

Nudism is not allowed in Greece. However, in many secluded and unorganised beaches, it is tolerated, while in many organised beaches, there is a part of them, where nudists swim. Crete is one of the nudism-friendliest Greek islands. It is the best place to be in contact with nature and feel the ultimate freedom. Read …

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Phaistos, the jewel of Minoan Crete

Phaistos was the second most important centre of Minoan civilization (after Knossos), and the wealthiest and most powerful city in southern Crete during the Bronze Age (3rd-2nd millennium B.C.) The palace was destroyed in the 15th century B.C., but the city continued to be inhabited in the Mycenaean and Geometric periods until the 8th century …

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