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My Christmas Day Walk Through Heraklion (Photo Essay)

Photo essay of a Christmas Day walk through Heraklion, capturing empty squares, relocated markets, and small oddities.

Crete’s Hotels Go Speed-Dating With Job Seekers

Career Days take place on January 21, 2026, in Heraklion and Chania, connecting hotels across Crete with job seekers ahead…

Lappa Avocados of Argyroupoli: From Crete’s Soil to Natural Oils, Cosmetics, and Local Delights

In Argyroupoli, Crete, Lappa Avocado turns local avocado harvests into oils, cosmetics, and artisanal products rooted in place and tradition.

Crete’s Tourism Boom Is Not Reaching the Mountains

Tourism growth in Crete is uneven, concentrating on the coast while inland and mountain areas fall behind, raising concerns for…

Heraklion Christmas Meal of Love Marks 29 Years of Community Solidarity

For the 29th year, the Kalathakis family hosted a Christmas Day Meal of Love at Heraklion’s Loggia.

Georgiadis Park Goes Festive (Without Asking Too Many Questions)

Fairy tales, a solar telescope, Cretan herbs, face painting, and free activities fill Georgiadis Park from December 27–30 in Heraklion’s…

Hersonissos Takes Weather Seriously

Hersonissos launches the Hersonissos 2030 project, installing eight weather stations and a real-time platform to improve climate resilience.

Kalikantzaroi, the Creatures Who Slip Through Christmas

Who are the Kalikantzaroi? Greek folklore explains why these mischievous winter spirits appear at Christmas.

Echoes of Blue — A Love Letter to the Cretan Coastline

Echoes of Blue by Alexandros E. Roniotis is a 600-page bilingual photographic guide to the beaches, coastline, and hidden shores…

Crete’s Summer 2026 Airlift Reality Check: Chania Rises, Heraklion Slips, and Airlines Are Not Being Subtle

Germany increases flights to Greece for summer 2026, but airlines favor cities and Chania, while several island hotspots lose August…