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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.

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

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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

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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

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

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“Once, at dawn,” an old man from Anogeia tells, “I saw eyes burning in the rocks. Too wide for a cat, too low for a wolf. A fourogatos. He watched me, then vanished. No sound, no trace. Just those eyes.” The boy beside him laughs. “A story. A tale to keep children from straying.”The old […]

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