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Chef of Milia presents his food at HORECA in Athens this week

Προετοιμαστείτε για κρητική μαγεία στο #HORECA2026! Την Παρασκευή 13/2 (16:45–17:30), ο σεφ Βασίλης Μακράκης από το Milia Mountain Restaurant παρουσιάζει «Όταν η κρητική παράδοση μεταμορφώνεται σε σύγχρονη γαστρονομική εμπειρία» στο Gastronomy Lab. Βιώσιμες γεύσεις & καινοτομία – ανυπομονούμε!
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Private Guided Tour in Museum Vlatos

Daily 1-hour guided tours (between 11:00 and 15:00) with a warm, multilingual local guide (NL/EN/GR/DE) bring the exhibits to life with personal anecdotes and authentic Cretan spirit. A hidden gem
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Feeding the vultures

Could well be a movie title equivalent to Dances with wolves? Sure, if this was not the case that the co-owner and restorer of the medieval settlement that became Milia Mountain Retreat (a
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The Chestnut Tree, a Perfect Winter Romance

There are no certain skills required to fall in love with a chestnut tree; she is audacious, classy, and casual at the same time, passively aggressive to enemies, and courageous, at the same time. She is a living miracle.
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Get a front row seat for all Vlatos Jazz concerts with the VIP ticket

You already know the feeling: the hush in the 150-year-old stone church, candles flickering, the first note floating through perfect acoustics straight to your heart.Now imagine that magic… every single
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Hiking paths on Openstreetmap

GPS is very unreliable in the Cretan mountains But never mind that we live under a big NATO bubble and hence the problems people face when using GPS on Crete.
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Your trip #7: Great Food & Culinary Delights

Savor the flavors of Crete at these top dining spots, all within easy reach:
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Your trip #6: Chania Old Town – Venetian Charm and Modern Delights

Spend a day in the vibrant heart of Chania, where history and modernity collide:
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Your trip #5: Ancient Crete – Step Back in Time

Uncover the ancient history of Crete with these cultural excursions:
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Your trip #4: Destinations by Boat – Islands and Lagoons

Set sail for two of Crete’s most breathtaking destinations, accessible by boat: