Manuel Santos, Author at Argophilia

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 Has the Most Blue Flag Beaches in Greece

2024-05-25 by Manuel Santos

In Crete, there are 146 Blue Flag beaches 51 in the Lassithi Regional Unit, together with Chania 38, Rethymno 22, and Heraklion 35.

Türkiye to Create Marine Parks in the Aegean Sea

2024-05-25 by Manuel Santos

Türkiye initiated plans to map out its marine parks in the Aegean region after Greece announced the creation of two similar protected areas.

Patras Art Festival: A Multidisciplinary Celebration (June 29-30)

2024-05-23 by Manuel Santos

Patras Art Festival (PAF) returns to the Peloponnesian city for its fourth year, taking place on June 29-30 under the theme “Get Closer.”

Crete’s Depleted Dams Spark Water Crisis This Summer

2024-05-22 by Manuel Santos

As the summer season approaches, the island of Crete is bracing for a water shortage crisis. The dams are running low.

Ionian Islands to Get State-of-the-Art Marina Infrastructure

2024-05-21 by Manuel Santos

Lefkas Marina aerial view.

Béné Tipping Now Offers a Groundbreaking Cashless Tipping Platform for Hospitality Providers

2024-05-20 by Manuel Santos

Béné Tipping, veteran-owned digital tipping platform for hospitality providers, adds first-ever tipping feature for employees and customers.

Must-have this Summer: Challenger Board by innovo+

2024-05-14 by Manuel Santos

Designed to revolutionize the experience of paddle boarding and kayaking, the Challenger board provides versatility, performance, and ease of use.

Chania Lifeguard Crisis: Only 50% of Costs Covered by State in 2024

2024-05-13 by Manuel Santos

Chania faces recurring issues with lifeguard coverage this year, with only 50% of costs now state-funded.

Greece’s Cruise Tourism Soars 84.1% in Incredible Insights

2024-05-03 by Manuel Santos

2023 brings a surge in Greece’s cruise tourism revenues—up by 84.1%! Find out what’s new and exciting on Greek cruises.

Greece’s Cruise Boom: $908.4M Travel Windfall

2024-05-03 by Manuel Santos

Cruise tourism to Greece soars, generating €908.4M in 2023, up 84.1% from last year. Discover how travelers are boosting the economy!

Heraklion Port: A Cruise Destination on the Rise

2024-05-02 by Manuel Santos

The port of Heraklion has seen a remarkable increase in cruise tourists.

Visit Myrtle Beach Expands Autism-Friendly Initiatives

2024-04-30 by Manuel Santos

Visit Myrtle Beach welcomes families with a new autism-friendly children’s book and more inclusive activities.

198 Natura 2000 Beaches in Greece Shielded from Commercialization

2024-04-28 by Manuel Santos

Protecting Greece’s coastal heritage, a ministerial decree halts the commercial use of 198 beaches in the Natura 2000 ecological network.

China Eastern Airlines Inaugurates Direct Shanghai-Marseille Flights

2024-04-27 by Manuel Santos

China Eastern Airlines (IATA: MU, ICAO: CES) will formally begin operating a new direct route between Shanghai and Marseille, France, on July 2 of this year. Shanghai Airlines, a China Eastern Airlines affiliate, will run the new Shanghai-Marseille route. There will be three weekly round-trip flights on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. FM871 is the flight […]