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Lent’s Little Lie Snails on the Plate
Snails are eaten during Lent despite being meat. Cheap, flavorful, and cooked with herbs and olive oil, they reveal a curious twist in Cretan tradition.
Grecotel Turns 50 With a Cretan-Style Party at Fortezza
Grecotel marks 50 years with a grand music event at Rethymno’s Fortezza, honoring its employees, Cretan roots, and half a century of Greek hospitality.
Prickly Pears and Hidden Fruits of Crete
Argophilia explores Crete’s hidden fruits, from prickly pears to carob pods, pomegranates, and bitter oranges.
Karavolas Raki Festival Blends Tradition with Solidarity for Children
Karavolas Raki Festival on October 5 celebrates Cretan tradition with music, dance, and food, dedicated to Iliaktida for children with cancer.
Museum of Prehistoric Thira Wins TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2025
Santorini’s Museum of Prehistoric Thira has earned a spot among the world’s top 10% on TripAdvisor and the Travelers’ Choice Award 2025.
Hydra’s Art Residencies Gamble on Culture and Luxury
Hydra’s Art Residencies is a €119 million project in Plepi aiming to mix art, olive tourism, and luxury villas.
Greece’s Weather Swings Wild This Week
Meteorologists warn of severe storms with hail and lightning in northwestern Greece on August 30–31, 2025, followed by a rapid heatwave pushing temperatures to 40°C
Ananea Rocrita Reopening Delayed to March 2026
The former Aldiana Kreta resort near Mochlos will now reopen as Ananea Rocrita in March 2026, after construction delays.
Epirus Music Village Brings a Week of Tradition to Pogoni
Epirus comes alive this August with the first Epirus Music Village in Pogoni — a week of workshops, concerts, and dance celebrating the region’s rich traditions.
€3.9 Million for a Small Square in Moires
The Region of Crete will spend €3.9 million to redevelop Moires’ compact central market. Officials promise safety, accessibility, and style.
Diktaion Andron Cave Still Closed, and Zeus Weeps
Diktaion Andron stays closed through 2025. EU works drag on, no reopening date. Lassithi adapts while Zeus sulks in the dark.
45th Ouzo Festival in Mytilene Offers Tradition and Entertainment
The 45th Ouzo Festival in Mytilene (August 22-23, 2025) promises an authentic taste of Lesvos’ traditions. Free admission for all visitors.
American Airlines Launches Athens Dallas-Fort Worth Flights in 2026
American Airlines announces new service between Athens and Dallas-Fort Worth, expanding connections for tourists in summer 2026.
Greek Islands Gaining Popularity Among American Travelers
Against the lively backdrop of summer vacation plans, new data from Home To Go, the global vacation rental platform known for its vast library of listings, has added fresh fuel to dreams of blue seas and whitewashed villages. In its latest breakdown, the company analyzed millions of searches to identify the destinations that attract the […]
Who Buries a Minoan Temple for a Radar?
Archaeologists, and residents in Crete rally to save Papoura Hill, an ancient Minoan site threatened by radar installation plans.
Why Americans Are Suddenly Dreaming of Lassithi
Wonderlust Travel’s latest piece focuses on Lassithi, Crete’s east. With authentic culture, quiet beaches, and ancient sites, the article could boost U.S. arrivals in 2025.
Nea Alikarnassos Shopping Center Bulldozes Roma Hopes
2025 development plans for Heraklion’s Nea Alikarnassos shopping center, details of the controversial Roma relocation, and all approved land uses.
Sabbionara Gate Restoration Moves Forward
The Sabbionara Gate restoration project in Heraklion finally moves forward after years of delays and legal challenges.
The Worst Tour Package Nobody Can Buy
Time travel fascinates both tourists and locals. This chapter explores how the concept continually breaks all the rules.



















