Emergency services launched a sea rescue operation to evacuate a 64-year-old French hiker who suffered a head injury while walking on the Kolokitha peninsula in Elounda.

A major search and rescue operation involving the Coast Guard and Frontex ended in tragedy after a young British boy was recovered unconscious at Kladissos Beach, Chania.

Days after a massive police sweep cleared Chania’s sidewalks of abandoned electric scooters, fleets return as companies exploit cheap municipal fine loopholes.

The Directorate of Public Health declares Heraklion’s beaches clean and safe for swimming, listing specific permanent industrial no-swim zones.

Civil Protection of Crete announces mandatory closures for Samaria, Elafonisi, and major Natura sites during Category 4 and 5 fire risk days. Emergency contact guide included.

Single Night-Shift Doctor Appointed Supreme Protector of 2.2 Million Travelers In a stunning victory for cost-efficient corporate capitalism, local authorities confirmed Tuesday that the safety of tens of thousands of daily passengers at Heraklion Airport rests squarely on the shoulders of one medical practitioner working the night shift without a nurse. While the central government […]

The Cretan Mountain Guides Association protests the unjustified June 14 closure of Samaria National Park, criticizing remote decision-making by OFYPEKA.

After a lengthy struggle to find lifeguards and untangle conflicting regulations, Hersonissos Municipality has finally secured beach coverage for summer 2026, proving that locating lifeguards may be harder than rescuing swimmers.

Agios Nikolaos has expanded its hiking network to approximately 190 kilometers of marked trails, adding new routes while improving signage across existing paths.

Eight municipalities in Crete are collaborating to create a 250-kilometer network of hiking routes across the UNESCO Psiloritis Geopark.

Hersonissos has installed new SeaTrac systems at three beaches, expanding safe and independent sea access for people with mobility disabilities.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Crete unifies its hiking routes under the Cretan Trails banner, partnering with international trail networks to develop sustainable mountain tourism.

Hersonissos remains without lifeguard coverage on its designated busy beaches after a tender for 46 positions failed to attract applicants.