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Minoan Bull-Leaping: The Thrilling Sport of Ancient Crete

Minoan fresco of bull-leaping

Minoan Bull-leaping, also known as “Taurokathapsia”, used to be a form of harmless bullfighting in ancient Crete. This unique and fascinating practice involved leaping over a charging bull by holding onto its horns or its back. In this way, the participant demonstrated his/her athleticism and courage. A unique sport of[…]

Olive Oil: the king of Cretan cuisine!

olive oil pouring from bottle to bowl

Harvesting the olives from Nature Chania, located in the northwest of the Greek island of Crete, is renowned for its high-quality olive oil. The harvesting of the olives typically takes place from late October to early January. Usually, this is the most difficult part of the whole process. The olives[…]

Sfakià: The Hidden Gem of South Crete

Sfakia (pronounced Sfakià) is a must-visit destination in Southern Crete, offering visitors a chance to experience the island’s natural beauty and authentic culture. While Sfakia (also known as Hóra Sfakion) is a small and secluded town, it’s easily accessible from the larger city of Chania, via bus or car. Sfakia is[…]

The Cheesy Side of Chania, Crete!

If you’re looking for a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds, there’s no better destination than the beautiful island of Crete. Known for its rich history and diverse culture, Chania is also home to some of the most delicious cheeses in the world. Some of the most popular[…]

Valentine’s Day, a Romantic Getaway! ❤️

Valentine’s Day has finally arrived! This year, offer to your soulmate a unique gift, that will be remembered. Time together! ❤ Time for enjoyment, time for togetherness, time for wonderful experiences. Take the chance to spend some quality time with your partner, while exploring the beautiful city of Chania. Many[…]

Happy New Year!🎉

Dear friends, at the dawn of the New Year, our thoughts are with all of you. May 2023 bring you joy, love and good health!🎊 Thank you for the time you spent at our place, where hopefully you felt like you were at home! If you haven’t visited us already,[…]

We made it again! Booking traveler review awards

We made it again! We are so grateful that our guests have honoured us with the highest rank. We truly thank you! We commit to keep up the good work and do our best to meet your expectations! Make your reservation at the link below! We’d love to hear from you!We’d love to meet you!Feel[…]

If Black Friday brings anything, it’s great deals!

The special time of the year, for special offers to you! Dear lovely customers, If you’ve been looking forward to planning a well-deserved vacation to your dream destination, then the perfect time has arrived. With our Black Friday deals for 2022, Iason Studios is bringing you the perfect opportunity to book[…]

The Ohi Day

The “Ohi Day” or “Oxi Day” (which translates to “No” Day) is celebrated throughout Greece, Cyprus, and the Greek communities around the world on 28 October of each year. Ohi Day commemorates the rejection by Greek prime minister Ioannis Metaxas of the ultimatum made by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on[…]

Chania Spring Offer🌼

room rosemary window view

Sping is here! Dear friends,Are you ready to travel? WE are!Here at Iason Studios, we feel that it’s time to go back to traveling, as the pandemic goes away! After the two last difficult years, we are offering you a chance to enjoy the beginning of Spring and an early Summer with[…]