Tag: GASTRONOMY

Wine routes of Crete

In modern times, Cretan wine has won the attention and preference of the broader consumer public. Cretan wines are a precious legacy of traditional varieties, perfectly adapted to the island’s climate conditions. Cretan vineyards cover 12.8% of Greece’s wine regions and rank 3rd among the country’s 9 wine-growing areas.

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Wine routes of northern Greece – Chalkidiki

Chalkidiki is primarily famous as a tourist destination, known for its idyllic beaches and impressive natural beauty; but, apart from its seaside and mountain landscapes, it is also renowned for its high-quality food products. Among these are some of Greece’s best wines, coming from its vast vineyards and numerous wineries. This makes it ideal as a wine tourism destination, following the path of the Chalkidiki Wine Route, part of the Wine Routes of Northern Greece.

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Crete’s Minoan Palaces Join UNESCO’s World Heritage List! 🌍✨🏛

In a proud moment for Greece, six Minoan palaces—Knossos, Phaistos, Malia, Zakros, Zominthos, and Kydonia—have gained official recognition by UNESCO for their outstanding cultural value.

📍These sites highlight the brilliance of the Minoan civilization, known for its monumental architecture, early urban development, and pioneering writing systems (Cretan Hieroglyphic & Linear A).

This honor boosts Crete’s global cultural position, promising increased protection, international visibility, and sustainable tourism.

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❓Which Minoan site is at the top of your travel bucket list?

Περιφέρεια Κρήτης / Region of Crete; Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού; Υπουργείο Κλιματικής Κρίσης και Πολιτικής Προστασίας ; Permanent Mission of Greece to Unesco
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🇬🇷 🏆The Greek National Women's Polo Team are world champions!
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Explore Ramnous, the best-preserved ancient Attic deme. Walk among temples, fortified walls, ancient ruins, and relax on secluded beaches. History and nature in one place!