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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.

New Diving Park in Agia Pelagia

2025-11-03 by Manuel Santos

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The Municipality of Malevizi is creating a new diving park with artificial reefs, fish tenants, and selfie-ready seascapes funded by the Greek Recovery Fund.

HMS Prince of Wales Anchors at Souda Bay

2025-11-03 by Manuel Santos

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The British carrier HMS Prince of Wales is at Souda. Here’s how ship visits and local protests affect sightseeing, transport, and where to stand with a camera — responsibly.

Minor Earthquake South of Lasithi Barely Interrupts Coffee Time

2025-11-02 by Manuel Santos

A 3.6-magnitude quake hit south of Lasithi, and absolutely nobody cared.

A 3.6-magnitude quake hit south of Lasithi, and absolutely nobody cared.

Crete Delays Dive Park Permits

2025-11-01 by Manuel Santos

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Crete’s underwater tourism dreams face another delay as permit approvals move slower than a jellyfish nap.

Giannis Tatarakis Visits Orne Dig Site

2025-10-31 by Manuel Santos

Giannis Tatarakis Visits Orne Dig Site

The mayor of Agios Vasileios inspected Crete’s largest acropolis at Orne, where archaeologists continue discovering old rocks of great importance.

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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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