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Manuel began his journey as a lifeguard on Sant Sebastià Beach and later worked as a barista—two roles that deepened his love for coastal life and local stories. Now based part-time in Crete, he brings a Mediterranean spirit to his writing and is currently exploring Spain’s surf beaches for a book project that blends adventure, culture, and coastline.

The Geminids Over Crete

2025-11-20 by Manuel Santos

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Crete offers some of Europe’s clearest skies for the Geminid meteor shower.

Crete’s Hiking Season Gets Longer

2025-11-17 by Manuel Santos

Gorge of Patsos Crete hiking season

Crete extends trail maintenance into winter as hiking tourism continues to grow. Visitors urged to stay safe — and never hike alone.

Chania Welcomes 400,000 Cruise Passengers — and Counting

2025-11-12 by Manuel Santos

Emerald Azzurra

Nearly 400,000 cruise visitors reached Chania this year, but with port upgrades still pending, Souda’s infrastructure is sailing close to overload.

Vietnam Steps Onto the Global Performance Ma

2025-11-12 by Manuel Santos

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From G-Dragon’s world tour to integrated cultural tourism, Vietnam positions itself as a new center for entertainment and travel in Asia.

Diver Goes Spearfishing, Finds Statue Instead

2025-11-11 by Manuel Santos

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A diver off Hersonissos found a mysterious statue resting on the seabed — but it is not ancient. Cretan dive centers are planting them on purpose.

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Stories of Interest

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The Catamaran Removal from Heraklion’s Venetian Harbour Is Called “Incomprehensible and Dangerous.”

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion forces tourist catamarans into an unsafe, foul-smelling industrial port while raising fees by 300%

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The Geminids Over Crete

2025-11-20 By Manuel Santos

Crete offers some of Europe’s clearest skies for the Geminid meteor shower.

Mig oleander

Poison Hiding in Crete’s Most Photographed Flower

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Oleander grows everywhere in Crete, but it is highly poisonous to people and pets.

Crete mushrooms

Do We Have Mushrooms in Crete?

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete offers rich mushroom habitats across its forests and mountains. Learn where to find them, when to forage, which species are safe, and how to explore responsibly.

Road Upgrades Malevizi signatures

Why Rural Crete Just Became Easier to Explore

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Malevizi signs a 1.6M-euro road improvement project, upgrading rural access and boosting safety for visitors exploring Crete’s mountain villages.

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