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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.

Hersonissos Denied Police Reinforcements for 2026 Tourist Season

2026-04-27 by Manuel Santos

Hersonissos police reinforcements AI illustration MidJourney

MP Fragiskos Parasiris slams the decision to exclude Hersonissos from police reinforcements despite a million annual visitors.

Stylida to Install Floating Barriers to Combat Jellyfish and Coastal Pollution

2026-04-27 by Manuel Santos

Barriers anti Jellyfish AI illustration MidJourney

The Municipality of Stylida is deploying floating systems to protect beaches from jellyfish and pollution to ensure water quality and tourist safety.

Heraklion Battles Mosquito Clouds

2026-04-24 by Manuel Santos

Heraklion Mosquito Clouds AI illustration

After a winter that felt more like spring, Heraklion is dealing with a massive mosquito surge.

Will Samaria Open in May? Funding Delays and Bureaucracy Threaten the “King of Gorges”

2026-04-24 by Manuel Santos

Samaria Gorge King of Gorges

Will Samaria Gorge open in May? Local leaders in Crete warn of bureaucratic delays and funding issues threatening the 2026 hiking season.

Greece Expands Untrodden Beaches List to 251 Protected Sites

2026-04-24 by Manuel Santos

Falasarna on the Untrodden Beaches list

Greece increases protected Untrodden Beaches to 251. Crete’s Balos, Elafonisi, and Falassarna face strict new bans on sunbeds and canteens.

Walk Under the 65% Moon in Palaiochora with the 22nd Popular Health Road 2026

2026-04-23 by Manuel Santos

22nd Popular Health Road 2026 AI illustration

Palaiochora hosts a 5km night walk on April 25, celebrating health, community, and the unique luminosity of a 65% full moon.

Free Yoga Returns to Rethymno Garden This Sunday

2026-04-22 by Manuel Santos

free yoga classes

Rethymno Municipality resumes its free outdoor yoga sessions at the Municipal Garden starting Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Hiker Saved from Remote Lasithi Plateau Trail

2026-04-22 by Manuel Santos

Lasithi hiker rescue

A hiker was successfully rescued by firefighters and the 3rd EMAK unit after being injured on a mountain trail in the Lasithi Plateau, Crete.

Agios Nikolaos Launches 1st Adventure Fest

2026-04-21 by Manuel Santos

Adventure first AI illustration

Agios Nikolaos launches its first Adventure Fest on April 25-26, with sports events in Elounda, Neapoli, and Kalo Chorio.

Samaria Gorge Will Remain Closed as Fire Risk Rises

2026-04-21 by Manuel Santos

Samaria Gorge

Samaria Gorge will not open on May 1 after landslides, as Crete braces for a tough fire season with strict rules and rising risks.

Why Zaros Is Becoming Crete’s Shooting Hub

2026-04-19 by Manuel Santos

Zaros Shooting Range

Zaros Shooting Range near Psiloritis offers structured training and clay target sessions in Crete’s mountains.

Greece Sets New Rules for Wellness and Spa Businesses

2026-04-19 by Manuel Santos

Greece wellness spa regulations 2026 illustration

New Greek legislation simplifies spa and wellness center operations through a notification system, focusing on staff qualifications and hygiene standards.

What Every Hotel Manager Needs to Know About the New Greek Hotel Pool Regulations

2026-04-19 by Manuel Santos

new Hotel pool safety regulations Greece

New Greek legislation and court rulings increase liability for hotel owners regarding pool safety, including O.P.S.-A.D.E. notifications and lifeguard requirements.

Samaria Gorge Refuses to Open on Schedule

2026-04-16 by Manuel Santos

Samaria Gorge

The traditional May 1 opening of Samaria Gorge is delayed. Rockfalls and high water levels have made the Cretan trek impassable.

Arkalos Mountain Running Club Members Clean Nerokourou and Malaxa Trails

2026-04-16 by Manuel Santos

Arkalos Mountain Running Club environmental cleanup

The Arkalos Mountain Running Club led a major environmental cleanup in Chania, proving that the love of sport and nature go hand in hand.

How Mountain Air Changes the Way Travelers Sleep and Breathe

2026-04-16 by Manuel Santos

How Mountain Air Changes the Way Travelers Sleep and Breathe AI illustration.

Understand the biology of barometric pressure and how your heart compensates at 8,000 feet.

14th Pediada Cycling Tour Returns on May 3

2026-04-15 by Manuel Santos

14th Pediada Cycling Tour Crete AI illustration

The 14th Pediada Cycling Tour returns on May 3, 2026. A 15km journey through the traditional villages of Apostoli, Thrapsano, and more.

Crete’s Poseidon Dive Park as a Sustainable Tourism Alternative

2026-04-15 by Manuel Santos

Poseidon Dive Park AI illustration

From artificial reefs to upcoming shipwrecks, the Poseidon Dive Park is proving that there is a whole new world to explore beneath the waves.

Fuel Crisis Threatens the Fishing Sector in Crete

2026-04-15 by Manuel Santos

Crete fishing crisis

Cretan fishermen face a sustainability crisis as fuel prices hit €2.20/liter, forcing boats to stay docked and driving up seafood prices for tourists and locals.

Koumbes Beach Crisis: Rethymno Residents Demand Safe Sea Access Before Summer

2026-04-14 by Manuel Santos

Koumbes beach

Residents in Koumbes, Rethymno, are calling for urgent repairs to dangerous beach access points before the 2026 summer season begins.

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2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

The Rethymno Municipality and its Department of Tourism organized a targeted cycling excursion on Wednesday, June 3, to promote the region as a destination for sustainable and eco-friendly travel. The event, held in celebration of World Bicycle Day, attracted a small group of roughly 30 participants. The registry included local organizers alongside European visitors from […]

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Heraklion Becomes Europe’s Second Favorite Quick Escape

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

According to TUI’s Short Break Ranking 2026, Heraklion is becoming something else entirely: one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for travelers looking to escape for just a few days. The ranking places Heraklion second among all European beach destinations suitable for short breaks, behind only Corfu. The result reflects a growing trend among European travelers […]

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Seven Firefighters Rescue Injured Hiker in Anydri Gorge

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

A 59-year-old tourist was rescued from Anydri Gorge in Crete after suffering a leg injury during a hike. Seven firefighters and two vehicles responded.

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Short-Term Rental Lobby Fights Greece’s New Tourism Limits

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