A rescue operation occurred today in the Cyclameno (Vantes) Gorge near Chania after a hiker suffered a leg fracture.

The National Park of Samaria remains closed until May 16, 2026, due to safety concerns and winter damage.

Crete designates 192 official coastal monitoring points for the 2026 swimming season to ensure water quality and safety for all swimmers.

The 9th Classics on the Storm touring event by the Chania Classic Motorcycle Club features vintage bikes and cars in the scenic Apokoronas region of Crete.

11 new hiking routes in Crete’s Asterousia Mountains take you from rugged peaks to the Libyan Sea, on the “Asterousia Trails”.

Heraklion officials condemn the vandalism of a newly installed accessible restroom in Theotokopoulos Park, calling it a strike against public dignity.

A sudden, violent spring storm caused indoor flooding in Heraklion and turned the mountains white with hail. Read the firsthand account.

Severe Winter Destruction Halts the Season The heavy wooden gates at Xyloskalo remain firmly shut. The sudden, violent torrents of the past winter have carved new, dangerous realities into the floor of the Samaria Gorge, leaving the path impassable. While the first of May traditionally welcomes thousands of hikers eager to trace the ancient trail […]

From Chrysi Island to Sitia, discover which Cretan beaches are most vulnerable to sea-level rise and the radical plans to save them.

A 58-year-old French hiker with a pre-existing knee injury was rescued from Crete’s Richtis Gorge. Local rescuers say she’s lucky to be alive.

Following a series of accidents and arrests in Crete, we examine the safety of the island for 2026 travelers and the importance of hotel pool regulations.

As of late April 2026, Crete has transitioned from a seasonal gateway into a year-round quality fortress.

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

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

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

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

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