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Notes from the field – Crete

Explore western Crete including the seaside destinations of Kalives and Loutro with Sunvil's destination expert, Ellia.

Paleohora Guests To The Rescue

Paleohora Guests To The Rescue. Sunvil Holidays find the real country.

Strong heritage and strong coffee: 24 hours in Chania

Book a fantastic tailor made holiday to Crete in Greece - from Sunvil. Find the real country

Exploring the legend of Zorba

Book a fantastic tailor made holiday to Crete in Greece - from Sunvil. Find the real country

July’s Sunvil Supper Club – Baklava

Learn how to make Bavlava, from an authentic Greek recipe with the Sunvil Supper Club.

The Battle of Crete remembered

Memorials and relics from the Battle of Crete, and why the island will never forget its brave defenders.

Crete and the truth about the Olympic Torch Relay

“And you won’t get to see the Olympic Torch Relay in Corfu or Crete”. So says Rupert Grint, aka Ron Weasley, in this year’s promotion video by the English Tourist Board. It appears the scriptwriters didn’t do even the most basic research before putting their £5 million

Exploring Crete and the Minoan civilisation

Crete has long been one of the most popular Greek islands for holidaymakers to visit. With many miles of great beaches and known for its superb seafood, a holiday on Crete offers the necessary ingredients that many folks seek for their sunshine break. But if ever a

Beyond the Beach: Activities to enjoy on the Greek Islands

Millions of British holidaymakers head to the Greek islands each year to enjoy that popular blend of sea, sea and sand. While the beaches and bars of the islands will always be main draw for the crowds of people arriving on the islands for their annual break,