STIGMES

STIGMES is the most widely known Cretan magazine, containing a variety of articles of general interest (current events, interviews, culture, etc) focusing both on Cretan culture and modern Cretan society. After nineteen years of successful publishing, STIGMES has crossed the boundaries of the island and is now known as the leading regional magazine within Greece, in terms of status, circulation and popularity. STIGMES presents the social and cultural events taking place in the island in a responsible and creative way, as well as the news, personnalities and issues that are of interest to those who love Crete. Designed and published with high quality standards, STIGMES features original articles and insightful analyses of the subjects presented that will inform any demanding reader.

STIGMES releases an average of 10.500 issues per edition. Furthermore, a large number of issues is distributed to subscribers in Greece and abroad, while many issues are complimentary sent to various organizations and Cretan associations based outside the island of Crete. It’s digital edition is also very popular, especially to people of Cretan descent living worldwide. STIGMES magazine’s website (www.stigmes.gr) is online from year 1996 and averages 70.000 unique visitors every month, which makes it one of the most important Crete – related websites.

STIGMES is a top advertising medium, as it is the only magazine distributed all around Crete with guaranteed advertising effectiveness.

WEDDINGS IN CRETE

WEDDINGS IN CRETE present articles that interest every new couple and up-to-date advice to organize a dream wedding, low budget or luxurious, traditional or modern. It includes an extensive presentation of wedding related businesses to meet anyone’s needs, as well as pictures of the most beautiful newly weds of the year and a special section on the Orthodox Baptism ceremony.

WEDDINGS IN CRETE was first published in year 2000, and is released every March, in 14.000 copies, in a common package with STIGMES Magazine at first and later independently, in all newsstands of Crete.

CRETAN HOME

CRETAN HOME presents interesting decoration, building and design propositions and ideas and the latest home décor products that will help any reader build, design, decorate or renovate his house or professional space.

The special issue is released twice a year in 14.000 copies in a common package with STIGMES Magazine at first and later independently, in all newsstands of Crete.

Furthermore, it is sent free of charge to architects, decorators and engineers working in Crete.

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT for hotels – stores – restaurants offers up-to-date information to professionals on the most cost effective equipment and supply products for their business. Specialized articles present all the new trends in the tourism market, smart solutions and ideas in order to design and equip your business according to your needs and aspirations. This special issue is distributed in a common package with STIGMES Magazine at first and is sent at no charge to managers of all hotels in Crete with 30 bed capacity and over (1200 recipients).

ESCAPES IN CRETE

ESCAPES IN CRETE explores the countless options for winter tourism in Crete and provides useful information on the accommodation options on the island during the winter season, with a focus on environmental tourism and alternative eco-tourism businesses.
ESCAPES IN CRETE is released every November, in 14.000 copies, in a common package with STIGMES Magazine at first and later independently, in all newsstands of Crete.