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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.

Crete Starts September with 32°C and Calm Breezes

2025-08-31 by Manuel Santos

Crete Starts September with 32°C and Calm Breezes

Greece welcomes September 2025 with clear skies, west–northwest winds of 3–5 Beaufort, and temperatures up to 35°C. Crete enjoys sunny weather, 22–32°C, with calm breezes.

Rescue of French Tourist in Sfakia Highlights Challenges of Crete’s Hiking Trails

2025-08-31 by Manuel Santos

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A 23-year-old French tourist was rescued at Glyka Nera near Sfakia after a hiking accident. Firefighters, volunteers, and locals worked together to ensure her safe evacuation and transfer to Chania hospital.

Greece’s Tourism Boom: Blessing, Burden, or Both?

2025-08-31 by Manuel Santos

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Greece welcomed 36 million visitors in 2024, generating over €20 billion. But overcrowding, housing pressures, and cultural loss raise the question: can tourism remain a blessing without becoming a burden?

Greece Puts the Battleship Averof Online

2025-08-31 by Manuel Santos

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Greece launches a €1.6 million project to create a digital museum for the battleship Georgios Averof,

Lesvos Embraces Sustainable Seas

2025-08-28 by Manuel Santos

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From ghost nets to eco-tourism—Lesvos is turning its seas into treasure, not trash. Sustainability here is less brochure, more action. #HealingLesvos

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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