Rethymno banks on conference tourism to fight the off-season slump. With Theartemis Palace’s new conference center, the city keeps hotels open well into November.

August 26, 2025 saw two Germans lighting cigarettes on the Heraklion runway and a Swedish tourist causing a drunken scene in Chania, leading to arrests and delays.

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

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

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

Heraklion residents battle insomnia as planes, ferries, scooters, and neighborhood quirks—from goats in trucks to Nokia ringtones—keep the city loud and alive.

In Heraklion’s Pateles neighborhood, unbearable sewer stench from storm drains and a cockroach invasion are keeping locals locked inside.

Crete called on Greece’s Ministry of Agriculture to adjust compensation for local goat and sheep farmers, citing unfair aid distribution.

In just two weeks, 82 people were rescued from the seas of Chania. Lifeguards warn that ignoring safety signs is costing lives.

With 83 rescues in just over two weeks, Chania’s lifeguards face a record-breaking August. Tourists continue to swim past red flags, prompting urgent safety warnings across Crete’s northern coast.

Before autumn arrives in Crete, explore three hidden beaches in Heraklion: Aspes, Kaminaki, and Koudoumas.

Soaring sea temperatures in the Mediterranean have unleashed a wave of invasive species like lionfish and rabbitfish.

Crete emerged as the second most popular international travel destination in U.S. searches due to growing interest in diving in Crete.

Tourists seeking snorkeling in Crete will find clear waters, diverse marine life, and accessible locations.

Off-duty lifeguard Thodoris Konstantinidis rescued five swimmers from drowning in Agia Marina, Crete, after they ignored a red flag warning.

Greek National Tourism Organization supports events in Corinth, Patras, and Kos to promote cinema tourism and boost Germany-Greece ties.