Crete is planning a new Archaeological Museum in Archanes using the old wine bottling facilities, with a €730,000 study program and a 6,330 sq.m museum layout.

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport closes its main runway Jan 19–26 for upgrades. Only the diagonal runway will operate, ATR turboprops only, daytime only.

Crete promoted year-round tourism at Vakantiebeurs in Utrecht (Jan 8–11). The Dutch market ranked 5th in 2025 arrivals to Heraklion and Chania airports.

Crete’s OAK launched a tender for €14.8M water pipelines from Aposelemi Dam to Neapoli, Sisi, Kritsa and Elounda, funded by 2021–2027 environment program.

Crete is once again ranked among Europe’s and the world’s top destinations in TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best awards, based on millions of reviews.

Hersonissos Mayor Zacharias Doxastakis urges coordinated water management in Crete, proposing use of Almyros River and a gravity pipeline to Aposelemi Dam.

After years of delays, reviews, and dormant paperwork, the state is finally moving forward with the demolition of illegal structures along Crete’s coastline. In early January, the Decentralized Administration of Crete signed a works contract that clears the way for the execution of final demolition orders affecting beaches, the foreshore, forest land, and reforestation zones […]

A charitable Vasilopita event will take place on January 4, 2026, near Heraklion, supporting the completion of the Church of Saints Parthenios and Evmenios.

The Municipality of Hersonissos presents a strategic tourism plan focused on infrastructure, sustainability, and long-term destination management.

Today, Heraklion presents its first-ever drone show at the Venetian Walls, followed by a free concert by Thodoris Voutsikakis at Jesus Gate.

Career Days take place on January 21, 2026, in Heraklion and Chania, connecting hotels across Crete with job seekers ahead of the tourism season.