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Category: Crete

Heraklion, the capital of Crete

July 17, 2017

Heraklion is the capital of Crete. It has a great geopolitical position in the south – eastern Mediterranean Sea connecting three continents and that’s what makes Heraklion’s commercial economy strong. You can discover so many different things and visit amazing places near the center of the city such as the famous Archaeological Museum, the Cathedral … More Heraklion, the capital of Crete

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Visiting Knossos Palace

July 16, 2017

If you’re planning a holiday on Crete then visiting the Palace of Knossos has got to be right up there on your list of the top ten things to do. Not far from Heraklion you can see the Minoan Palace, the most popular and worldwide known archaeological site of the island. You will be blown … More Visiting Knossos Palace

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Vai: The mesmerizing palm beach

July 15, 2017

Gossip on the beach by Minerva     Vai is a majestic place not far from Sitia. The perfect choice if you need to relax. You can discover its amazing palm forest full of the cretan palms named ”Theophrastos”. A tropic scenery in Greece!     In these photos you can also see… me in … More Vai: The mesmerizing palm beach

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Just a word about Ierapetra

July 15, 2017

Well, I will be honest. I have to comfess something. After visiting Ierapetra, I just realized that I am not a fan of this city at all. I can’t really give a good explanation for that but it’s true. I think most people likes Ierapetra for the beaches. You can also visit Napoleon’s residence in … More Just a word about Ierapetra

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Greek & Portuguese wedding in Sitia

July 15, 2017

I was invited to a wedding in Sitia! Clio, the bride, married João from Portugal. The wedding took place in Crete. Sitia is Clio’s hometown. I have to admit that this was the best wedding ever. Traditional and alternative at the same time. The funny thing was that the Portuguese guests were more than the … More Greek & Portuguese wedding in Sitia

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