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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.

Crete and Beyond: Accessible Beaches Get the Green Light

2025-09-13 by Manuel Santos

accessible beaches

Greece invests in accessible beaches with ramps in Hersonissos, Agios Nikolaos, and Tanagra, which received EU-backed funding in 2025.

German Hiker Rescued in Crete’s Aradena Gorge After Injury

2025-09-13 by Manuel Santos

Aradena Gorge rescue

On September 12, 2025, a 74-year-old German hiker was rescued from Crete’s Aradena Gorge after a leg injury left him immobilized.

How to Survive Greek Ferries Like a Local

2025-09-12 by Manuel Santos

how to survive greek ferries

From booking chaos to deck-chair battles, here’s a tongue-in-cheek survival guide to Greek ferries that every traveler should read before island hopping.

Greeks Still Flocking to the Islands… Just the Cheaper Ones

2025-09-12 by Manuel Santos

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Rising costs are not stopping Greeks from vacationing. Instead, they are choosing closer, cheaper islands, shorter trips, and booking ferries at the last minute.

Greek Hoteliers Call for Tax Cuts and Support Ahead of 2026 Slowdown

2025-09-12 by Manuel Santos

Greek Hoteliers warn 2026 slowdown

Despite strong results in 2025, Greece’s hotel federation warns of trouble in 2026 and demands government support measures.

Kamari Bus Route Resumes Operation on Santorini

2025-09-11 by Manuel Santos

Santorini Kamari Bus Route

The Municipality of Thira has confirmed the reactivation of the KTEL bus line serving Kamari, one of Santorini’s most visited coastal settlements. According to the announcement, routes will officially restart on the morning of September 10, 2025, covering the stretch from the Avis area through to Kamara. This decision follows sustained efforts by the municipality […]

Heraklion Coordinates Pan-European Sustainable Tourism Network

2025-09-11 by Manuel Santos

Heraklion hosted a pan-European meeting on sustainable tourism.

Heraklion hosted a pan-European meeting on sustainable tourism. The city, as “Action Leader,” promises guidance on certifications, SMEs, and policy links.

Tzitziki Cicadas Create Crete’s Loudest Summer Soundtrack

2025-09-06 by Manuel Santos

tzitziki cicadas

Crete’s tzitziki cicadas once again dominate the island’s soundscape—loved, hated, and impossible to ignore, they remain the true anthem of Greek summer.

Sternes Cave in Crete’s White Mountains Gains International Recognition

2025-09-06 by Manuel Santos

Sternes Cave, Sfakia

The Sternes Cave and peak in Crete’s White Mountains emerge as natural landmarks, combining speleology, hiking, and panoramic views across the island.

Greek Summer Holidays of 2025 A Season of Two Realities

2025-09-03 by Manuel Santos

travel numbers

Record travel numbers marked the summer of 2025, yet more than half of Greeks stayed home.

Search Underway for Missing Spearfisher in Palaiochora Waters

2025-09-03 by Manuel Santos

spearfisher

A 50-year-old spearfisher vanished Tuesday near Voulolimni in Palaiochora, Chania. Coast Guard vessels, a private boat, and Frontex are conducting an intensive search.

Crete’s Olive Oil Sales Keep Prices Strong at the End of Summer

2025-09-01 by Manuel Santos

olive oil

Cooperatives in Lassithi and Chania closed key olive oil sales in late August 2025, with extra virgin prices above €4.50 per kilo.

Germans Refuse to Let Crete’s Summer End

2025-09-01 by Manuel Santos

autumn travel

More flights, more bookings, and even November sun—German travelers are keeping Crete’s tourism season alive long after the beach chairs should be folded.

Why Crete’s Minoan Route Will Be the Cultural Walk of 2025

2025-09-01 by Manuel Santos

Minoan Route

Three Cretan municipalities unite for the 2025 “Minoan Route,” reviving the myth of King Minos and Zeus.

Crete Starts September with 32°C and Calm Breezes

2025-08-31 by Manuel Santos

Crete Starts September with 32°C and Calm Breezes

Greece welcomes September 2025 with clear skies, west–northwest winds of 3–5 Beaufort, and temperatures up to 35°C. Crete enjoys sunny weather, 22–32°C, with calm breezes.

Rescue of French Tourist in Sfakia Highlights Challenges of Crete’s Hiking Trails

2025-08-31 by Manuel Santos

french tourist

A 23-year-old French tourist was rescued at Glyka Nera near Sfakia after a hiking accident. Firefighters, volunteers, and locals worked together to ensure her safe evacuation and transfer to Chania hospital.

Greece’s Tourism Boom: Blessing, Burden, or Both?

2025-08-31 by Manuel Santos

greece tourism boom

Greece welcomed 36 million visitors in 2024, generating over €20 billion. But overcrowding, housing pressures, and cultural loss raise the question: can tourism remain a blessing without becoming a burden?

Greece Puts the Battleship Averof Online

2025-08-31 by Manuel Santos

Averof

Greece launches a €1.6 million project to create a digital museum for the battleship Georgios Averof,

Lesvos Embraces Sustainable Seas

2025-08-28 by Manuel Santos

Lesvos ghost nets AI illustration

From ghost nets to eco-tourism—Lesvos is turning its seas into treasure, not trash. Sustainability here is less brochure, more action. #HealingLesvos

Aponeristas of Sikinos Keep Jumping Despite the Fines

2025-08-28 by Manuel Santos

aponeristas

Ferries leave, kids leap, Coast Guard sighs. The aponeristas of Sikinos are back at it—fines and all.

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