Crete advances alternative tourism with a new network of cycling routes in the Asterousia Mountains, connecting villages, landscapes, and cultural sites.

Visitor limits at Kourtaliotiko Gorge in Crete show early success, with officials considering similar measures for crowded natural sites like Balos to protect the environment.

Travel demand for Greece has entered a wait-and-see phase as tensions in the Middle East affect bookings and key tourism markets.

Environmental alarm at Pachia Ammos beach in Stavros after cement waste reached the sea, raising serious concerns for wildlife.

A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Paleochora, reminding residents and visitors that Crete sits in one of the most active seismic zones in the Mediterranean.

Loss of parking near Heraklion’s Venetian Walls triggers protests from businesses, reviving the long debate over cars, access, and how a modern city should function.

Cleanup and maintenance works in Amoudara near Heraklion begin ahead of the 2026 tourist season, as Malevizi Municipality improves the main coastal road from Linoperamata to Xeropotamos.

Access to the Zaros Gorge route leading toward Rouvas Forest in southern Heraklion, Crete, remains prohibited following a safety ban issued on February 25, 2026, and remains in force. Local authorities announced the temporary closure after inspections confirmed the area had become dangerous due to a combination of landslides, falling rocks, severe weather, and damage […]

Tourism officials say bookings remain stable despite Middle East tension, though some expect Greece could benefit if travellers avoid nearby destinations.

Rethymno will build a new Olympic-size swimming complex worth €4.09 million under Greece’s 2026-2030 sports program.