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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.

New Diving Park in Agia Pelagia

2025-11-03 by Manuel Santos

diving park

The Municipality of Malevizi is creating a new diving park with artificial reefs, fish tenants, and selfie-ready seascapes funded by the Greek Recovery Fund.

HMS Prince of Wales Anchors at Souda Bay

2025-11-03 by Manuel Santos

Prince of Wales

The British carrier HMS Prince of Wales is at Souda. Here’s how ship visits and local protests affect sightseeing, transport, and where to stand with a camera — responsibly.

Minor Earthquake South of Lasithi Barely Interrupts Coffee Time

2025-11-02 by Manuel Santos

A 3.6-magnitude quake hit south of Lasithi, and absolutely nobody cared.

A 3.6-magnitude quake hit south of Lasithi, and absolutely nobody cared.

Crete Delays Dive Park Permits

2025-11-01 by Manuel Santos

underwater tourism

Crete’s underwater tourism dreams face another delay as permit approvals move slower than a jellyfish nap.

Giannis Tatarakis Visits Orne Dig Site

2025-10-31 by Manuel Santos

Giannis Tatarakis Visits Orne Dig Site

The mayor of Agios Vasileios inspected Crete’s largest acropolis at Orne, where archaeologists continue discovering old rocks of great importance.

Psari Forada Diving Park Gets the Green Light

2025-10-30 by Manuel Santos

Ψαρή Φοράδα

A €220,000 investment in Psari Forada will create Crete’s newest diving park, boosting sustainable tourism and putting Viannos on the underwater map.

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.

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