KARATARAKIS Hotels & Restaurants SA owns, leases and manages hotels, residencies, restaurants, and conference facilities. Active in the hospitality industry since 1976, the group provides complete accommodation, gastronomy, leisure and entertainment services.
Driving up into the highlands of Crete from Heraklion city, is like stepping into another world. One moment I was winding through olive groves and coastal towns, and the next, I found myself surrounded by the wide, fertile bowl of […]
On my most recent journey through the storied island of Crete, I found myself drawn once again to the heartbeat of Cretan tradition—not in the bustling streets or sea-kissed shores, but in the haunting, resonant strains of a three-stringed instrument […]
During my recent trip to the island of Crete in Greece, I had the opportunity to delve into one of the island’s most iconic cultural symbols: the Cretan knife. This traditional craft is deeply rooted in the island’s history and […]
During a recent visit to Crete I had the opportunity to immerse myself in one of the island’s most vibrant cultural traditions: the Cretan wedding. This age-old ceremony is a cornerstone of Cretan society, and experiencing it firsthand offered a […]
During my recent stay in Crete, I had the opportunity to explore one of the island’s most enduring cultural practices: traditional weaving. While staying at Olive Green Hotel in Heraklion, I noticed a themed open wardrobe in my room depicting a […]
KARATARAKIS Hotels & Restaurants SA owns, leases and manages hotels, residencies, restaurants, and conference facilities. Active in the hospitality industry since 1976, the group provides complete accommodation, gastronomy, leisure and entertainment services.
