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Cretan music is the oldest music in Greece and perhaps all of Europe. Even in ancient times, excavations show that in Crete, there was music. ​​When the Venetians ruled Crete, the Italians helped create music schools in the area and added influence from Byzantine music. As a result, Cretan music is a lot different than the music on the mainland. It is complicated and in ⅞ or 9/8 time, which are rare in Western music.

Mykonos is one of the most popular islands in the world. Hollywood actors, famous athletes, and lovers of wild nightlife all flock here. They are seeking the sun, the beautiful seas, and the party atmosphere.  Why did the island of Mykonos become so popular, and what makes it different from the other islands in the Aegean?

As part of the effort to complete its Forest Cadastre, Greece has re-surveyed its land to separate public forest land from privately owned land. Declaring properties to the Land Registry has not been simple for Greece's cities, since many municipalities lack ownership deeds for schools, municipal buildings, and public squares. Forest land includes grasslands on semi-mountainous, mountainous, and uneven terrain; parts of parks or groves that have non-forest vegetation but are organically connected to the whole park or grove; and an organic set of wild plants with a woody trunk on the necessary surface of the ground. This article explains what those designations mean, and how to check whether your own plot contains protected forest land.

Lefkada, the so called “Caribbean of Greece” is gradually gaining popularity among visitors to Greece. It is found on the western side of the Greek mainland in the Ionian island group and is reached by car via a bridge from Preveza. Lefkada is known for its incredible beaches, pristine waters, monasteries, museums, and charming villages in the mountains. The closest airport is Aktion National Airport.