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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.

MS Allura Makes First Call at Heraklion Port

2025-08-25 by Manuel Santos

MS Allura

Oceania Cruises’ new luxury ship MS Allura, with capacity for 1,200 passengers, docked in Heraklion for the first time on August 22, 2025.

SUP Rescues Rise in Greece

2025-08-23 by Manuel Santos

SUP rescues

SUP is booming in Greece, but SUP rescues are piling up. Lifeguards call for safety rules and even certification classes.

Heraklion Garbage Crisis Sparks Cleanup Operation

2025-08-21 by Manuel Santos

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Heraklion launched a massive cleanup after heaps of trash triggered a prosecutor’s probe into public health risks.

Storm Drains Blamed for Stink

2025-08-21 by Manuel Santos

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Heraklion residents complain of unbearable sewage-like odors. Officials say storm drains, stagnant wastewater, and trash buildup are to blame.

Where Time Smells Like Thyme

2025-08-21 by Manuel Santos

Crete herbs

Crete is a paradise of herbs — thyme, oregano, sage, dittany. Each carries fragrance, myth, and tradition.

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Stories of Interest

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Crete’s Coast Guard Responds to Two Distressing Beach Emergencies

2025-10-10 By Manuel Santos

Local Coast Guard and medical units were called to assist in two beach emergencies on October 9. Officials express condolences and urge swimmers to remain cautious.

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Glowworms and Fireflies in Crete

2025-10-10 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete’s valleys light up with fireflies and glowworms, tiny nocturnal sparks, known as pygolampídes and lampyrídes.

Wild Herbs Calendar of Crete

Wild Herbs Calendar of Crete

2025-10-09 By Mihaela Lica Butler

A month by month journey through Crete’s wild herbs. Pennyroyal, sage, wild pepper, thyme, and oregano mark the seasons with scent, myth, and tradition.

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Private Pilots Choose Sitia for Flying Tourism in Crete

2025-10-08 By Kostas Raptis

Sitia welcomed pilots from Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, and Austria — a sky-high boost for Crete’s growing air tourism.

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The Art of Revving

2025-10-08 By Manuel Santos

The roar of motorbikes turns midnight into a concert. Argophilia’s Yorgos Pappas listens to the city’s sleepless soundtrack — part rebellion, part tradition, all Cretan spirit.

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