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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.

Three Rescued by Tourist Boat off Sfakia After Emergency at Sea

2025-10-30 by Manuel Santos

Stavros boat

A tourist boat named Stavros became an unexpected lifeline, transferring three people in need of urgent care from Agia Roumeli to Chora Sfakion, Crete.

Greece Discovers Tourists Are Basically ATMs With Luggage

2025-10-30 by Manuel Santos

Greek tourism

Greek tourism revenues soar past €16.7 billion, while new “resilience” and “cruise” fees fill state coffers faster than you can say “extra charge.”

Honey Festival Takes Over Zappeio Hall

2025-10-30 by Manuel Santos

Honey Festival Takes Over Zappeio Hall

Over 100 Greek beekeepers swarm Athens for the Honey and Bee Products Festival, featuring tastings, workshops, and a 20-meter sesame-honey marathon.

Heraklion Faces Water Shortage Fears Ahead of 2026 Tourist Season

2025-10-29 by Manuel Santos

Heraklion’s hoteliers brace for another dry season.

Locals and experts warn that water scarcity could become Crete’s next major tourism challenge.

Thessaloniki Bike Lanes Deemed High Risk in New Study

2025-10-28 by Manuel Santos

cycling lanes

Over 65% of Thessaloniki’s cycling lanes are considered high risk, lacking barriers from car traffic.

The Last Octopus Hanging in Heraklion

2025-10-22 by Manuel Santos

octopus fishing tour

In Crete, the old custom of drying octopus fades as awareness grows about the sea’s most intelligent creature.

Guardians of the Sea

2025-10-21 by Manuel Santos

fishing boat

When tourists leave and winds rise, Crete’s fishermen remain at sea — weathering cold, solitude, and the eternal bond between man and water.

October Rain Returns to Crete

2025-10-21 by Manuel Santos

wet snail

October brings the first rain to Crete, and with it, the season’s small wonders — from the snail’s slow parade to the islanders’ timeless habit of saving rainwater for the dry months.

Americans Are Trading Luxury for Meaning

2025-10-21 by Manuel Santos

State of the American Traveler (2)

The October 2025 “State of the American Traveler” report reveals U.S. tourists shifting from luxury to authentic, wellness-focused, and event-based travel — despite economic fatigue.

German Teen Saved After Near-Drowning in Kokkini Hani

2025-10-20 by Manuel Santos

German Teen Saved After Near-Drowning in Kokkini Hani

A 14-year-old German boy who nearly drowned at Kokkini Hani beach in Heraklion is now recovering at PAGNI’s Pediatric Surgery ward after leaving the ICU,

Five Million Euros for a Bridge Between Zeus and Isis

2025-10-14 by Manuel Santos

The area south of the Temple of Isis where it is proposed to locate one end of the metal bridge

The gods of Olympus must be amused. After centuries of abandonment, plundering, earthquakes, and biblical downpours, ancient Dion — the once-sacred city of Zeus — is finally being saved from water. Again. The Ministry of Culture announced that anti-flood works in the archaeological site are now entering their grand finale. The price tag? A modest […]

Greece Launches Pet-Friendly Seal for Hotels

2025-10-14 by Manuel Santos

pet friendly

Greece introduced the Pet-Friendly Accommodation Seal to elevate hospitality standards and promote animal welfare.

Crete’s Coast Guard Responds to Two Distressing Beach Emergencies

2025-10-10 by Manuel Santos

beach emergencies

Local Coast Guard and medical units were called to assist in two beach emergencies on October 9. Officials express condolences and urge swimmers to remain cautious.

Anna Karamanli Presents Greece’s Sustainable Wine Tourism Strategy in Plovdiv

2025-10-08 by Manuel Santos

Anna Karamanli

Deputy Minister Anna Karamanli showcased Greece’s wine tourism strategy at the 9th UNWTO Global Conference in Plovdiv.

The Art of Revving

2025-10-08 by Manuel Santos

motorbike

The roar of motorbikes turns midnight into a concert. Argophilia’s Yorgos Pappas listens to the city’s sleepless soundtrack — part rebellion, part tradition, all Cretan spirit.

Cannabis Plantation Found in Amari

2025-10-05 by Manuel Santos

Police in Rethymno discovered and destroyed a cannabis plantation with 80 plants in a remote area of Amari last week. No arrests yet.

Police in Rethymno discovered and destroyed a cannabis plantation with 80 plants in a remote area of Amari last week. No arrests yet.

Welcome to Cyprus, Please Pay €300 for a Taxi

2025-10-05 by Manuel Santos

cyprus airport

Tourists report sky-high taxi fares at Cyprus airports, with some asked to pay €300 for short rides. Authorities promise review.

Greece Slaps Fines up to €12,000 on Farmers for Crop Damage

2025-10-04 by Manuel Santos

Greece Fines Farmers for Crop Damage

Greece introduces fines up to €12,000 for farmers whose livestock damage crops. Protecting farmland also safeguards rural landscapes vital to Greek tourism.

Greece Issues Seasonal Flu Vaccine Guidelines

2025-10-04 by Manuel Santos

Greece flu vaccination

The Ministry of Health issued recommendations for flu vaccination in 2025–2026, urging timely shots for seniors, children, pregnant women, and high-risk groups.

Rethymno Secures Funding for Accessible Beach Project

2025-10-02 by Manuel Santos

Accessible Beaches Rethymno

Rethymno gains funding for an accessible beach project worth €67,150 under Greece’s Recovery and Resilience Plan.

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