In summer, Crete seems carved from sunlight and dust—a land thirsty beneath the heat. But when winter rain sweeps down the mountains, the island transforms. Rivers awaken from their dry-season slumber, waterfalls appear where none flowed before, and gorges heave with ancient energy. From balancing gnarled cliffs, places like Kourtaliotiko Gorge (below) unveil a narrow […]
Should You Pack a Squatty Potty for the Road
History’s funniest bathroom tale—knights, unicorns, and the colon’s best friend—now with a travel twist. The Squatty Potty is not carry-on friendly.
Why Chania’s New Bioclimatic Seed Bank Will Be a Game-Changer for Eco-Tourism
Crete is set to open the first Mediterranean Bioclimatic Seed Bank in Chania. A landmark project blending conservation, green architecture, and a botanical museum.
Agios Nikolaos’ Festival of Fountains Brings Music and Memory to Kritsa
The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos is launching its new cultural initiative, the “1st Festival of Fountains”, an event designed to honor Crete’s fountains as places of memory, gathering, and heritage. Following its recent stop in Vrahasi, the festival now continues at the historic Haniotena fountain in Kritsa, where on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 8 p.m., […]
Kimolos Bets on Autumn to Stretch Its Tourist Season
Mayor Constantinos Ventouris announced that Kimolos will extend its tourist season into October, banking on the Feast of Saint Methodia and a targeted promotion strategy to keep visitors coming.
Crete Tops the Charts While Other Islands Trail Behind
A TUI and Appinio survey of 2,000 Germans crowned Crete the most popular holiday island, followed by Rhodes and Santorini.
Crete’s LIFE Program Goes Global with New CPR Guidelines
Two doctors from Crete—Natasa Spartinou and Vlasios Karageorgos—joined the European Resuscitation Council editorial team to shape new CPR guidelines, a milestone for the island’s LIFE program.
132 Migrants Reach Gavdos in Two Landings on the Same Day
On August 30, 2025, 132 male migrants — including one minor — arrived on Gavdos. FRONTEX intercepted 67 at sea, while 65 more landed at Trypiti beach.
Heraklion Eyes a River Revival with Four Hidden Waterways
Heraklion explores turning four streams — Karteros, Silamianos, Giofyros, and Xeropotamos — into green corridors
Sitia Airport Gets a Checkup and Passes with Flying Colors
Sitia’s “Vitsentzos Kornaros” Airport passed a full Civil Aviation Authority inspection, with leaders praising its smooth operations.
Crete Bids Farewell to August Under Summer Skies
Crete bids farewell to August with sunshine, light southwesterly winds, and temperatures up to 32°C.
Greek Tourism Faces a Heated Autumn
Greece faces an unusually hot autumn. Extended warmth brings more tourists and longer seasons, but also strains infrastructure.
How a Brick Factory Is Reinventing Luxury in Crete
A Rethymno brick factory shifts from kilns to cocktails with a €74.35 million luxury hotel.
Greece Set for Record-Breaking Autumn Tourism in 2025
Greece’s tourism sector is breaking records in 2025. INSETE data shows U.S. arrivals up 23%, while the UK and Germany are rising, but the Cyclades are slumping. Last-minute bookings dominate.
A New Low: Heraklion’s Airport to Tax You for Its Own Decay
From November 1, 2025, Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority plans a €3 Passenger Fee at Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to cover costs until Kasteli opens.
Heraklion Plans 150 Parking Spaces and a Fountain in Erythraia Park
At Erythraia Park in Heraklion, 52 stremmata are being redeveloped with 150 parking spaces, bike stations, playgrounds, green areas, and a fountain.
Cruise Executives to Visit Volos and Sporades in Familiarization Trip
Cruise executives from luxury brands will tour Volos and the Sporades in a €24,500 familiarization trip organized by the Thessaly Region.
Chania Tourist Businesses Fined for Skipping Receipts in AADE Summer Sweep
AADE inspectors uncovered hundreds of tax violations in tourist hotspots. Chania contributed with 49 unissued receipts, earning a 48-hour shutdown.
Chania’s Lake Agia Faces Ecological Crisis Amid Water Shortage Concerns
Authorities in Chania reported record-low levels at Lake Agia, threatening the Natura 2000 wetland, local agriculture, and eco-tourism.
Greece Pushes for Direct Flights as Tourism Minister Courts South Korea
Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met with top executives from Korean Air, Hanjin Tour, and Lotte Tour in Seoul.
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