Merry Christmas from Argophilia 3 weeks ago A Christmas Eve message from Argophilia to our readers, inspired by travel, Crete, shared moments, and the quiet beauty of… Maria Katerina Apostolaki from Heraklion Is Miss Greece 2025 3 weeks ago Maria Katerina Apostolaki from Heraklion wins the Miss Ελλάς 2025 title, continuing Crete’s strong presence in national beauty pageants. Amari Begins Replanting Olive Groves After August 2024 Wildfires 4 weeks ago Amari distributes 6,500 olive saplings to fire-affected farmers, supporting recovery, local livelihoods, and Crete's iconic landscapes. Gortyna’s Strategic Plan 2026–2028 Brings Crete’s Wild Landscapes Back Into Focus 4 weeks ago Gortyna’s new 2026–2028 strategic plan focuses on protecting gorges, biodiversity, and cultural landscapes while promoting sustainable eco-tourism in Crete. Santorini Among the World’s Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations for 2026 4 weeks ago Santorini features in hotelwithtub.com’s 2026 ranking of the world’s most romantic getaways, praised for its views, intimacy, and honeymoon appeal. Heraklion Introduces 30 km/h Speed Limit Across City and Villages 4 weeks ago Heraklion introduces a 30 km/h speed limit across the city and all villages, improving road safety for residents and visitors… How Cretans Decorate Their Homes for Christmas 4 weeks ago Cretan Christmas decoration is modest, warm, and inward-focused. Homes favor soft lights, simple trees, food, and quiet preparation over spectacle. A Winter Hike in Crete Turns Fatal 4 weeks ago The death of experienced mountaineer Stelios Papadogiannakis is a stark reminder that hiking and climbing in Crete during winter can… Crete–Cyprus Direct Flights Launch, Strengthening Ties Between the Two Islands 4 weeks ago The launch of direct Cyprus Airways flights between Larnaca and Heraklion marks a strategic step in strengthening tourism and cooperation… Heraklion’s Missing Christmas Castle Reaches City Council 4 weeks ago The absence of Heraklion's Christmas Castle from Eleftherias Square reaches the City Council, as plans emerge for a future festive… Next» « Previous