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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.

5 Booking Blunders That Can Ruin Your Trip to Spain and Portugal

2025-07-21 by Manuel Santos

Booking Blunders

Often, booking blunders begin with skipping the research. Spain and Portugal lure crowds year-round, but holidays will ambush the unprepared.

Where Parties Collide with Hiking Boots

2025-07-17 by Manuel Santos

Crete for holidays

Crete for holidays is the island jackpot for travelers under 40, offering everything from all-night parties to scenic hikes

Tourists Witness “PERIVLEPTOS 2025” Evacuation Exercise at Mystra

2025-07-17 by Manuel Santos

PERIVLEPTOS 2025

The large-scale “PERIVLEPTOS 2025” evacuation drill, held at the Mystra Archaeological Site, brought together Greek ministries, local authorities, and emergency services

British Tour Operators Meet Alternative Tourism

2025-07-17 by Manuel Santos

alternative tourism

Alternative tourism in Greece was under the spotlight as tourism professionals and British media heavyweights gathered for AITO’s London event.

How Not to Spend Your Beach Weekend in Heraklion

2025-07-14 by Manuel Santos

Heraklion beach

Heraklion beach, with its sparkling waters and dramatic undertow, attracts swimmers like moths to an electric flytrap.

Tourists Alarmed as Crete’s Tourism Faces Threat from Illegal Migration Crisis

2025-07-12 by Manuel Santos

illegal migration AI illustration.

Major tourism groups on Crete strongly oppose plans for migrant reception facilities, warning government officials about the risks to the island’s image and economy.

Netflix Collaboration With EOT Spurs New Greece Tourism Video

2025-07-11 by Manuel Santos

Netflix collaboration

The Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) and Netflix announced a collaboration, releasing a global video campaign to showcase Greek destinations.

Ierapetra Enhances Beach Accessibility with SeaTrac

2025-07-11 by Manuel Santos

SeaTrac float

Ierapetra equips its beaches with SeaTrac systems and wheelchairs, boosting accessibility for people with disabilities.

Matala Beach Festival 2025 Was a Success

2025-07-10 by Manuel Santos

Matala Beach Festival 2025 courtain call

The Matala Beach Festival 2025 didn’t wind down. Nope, it crashed to a curtain call with the force of a beach ball in a hurricane.

Phaistos Summer Cultural Events 2025 Program, Dates, and Highlights

2025-07-09 by Manuel Santos

Phaistos summer cultural events

Discover the 2025 summer cultural events in the Municipality of Phaistos. Find out when, where and what’s happening in this summer celebration featuring theater, music, and tradition for all ages.

Archaeological Site of Lyktos: Ancient Cemetery Yields Rare Finds and Secrets of Early Crete (Photos)

2025-07-09 by Manuel Santos

Uncovering Ancient Crete at the Archaeological Site of Lyktos

The Archaeological site of Lyktos in Crete has revealed groundbreaking discoveries at a rare Archaic-era cemetery, dating to the 7th and 6th centuries BC.

Crete Faces Mounting Refugee Crisis

2025-07-09 by Manuel Santos

refugee crisis

During the initial half of 2025, southern Crete experienced a substantial increase in migrant arrivals, intensifying the ongoing refugee crisis on the island. Data compiled by the organization “Refugee Support in the Aegean” revealed that 7,336 refugees reached Crete and Gavdos in 129 documented incidents between January and June. The majority originated from Egypt (44.7%), […]

10000 Passengers in Souda Set New Cruise Record for Chania

2025-07-07 by Manuel Santos

10000 passengers

More than 10,000 passengers arrived in Souda, Chania, as cruise ship visits reached unprecedented levels in one day in July.

Chania Cruises Set for Record-Breaking Year in 2025

2025-06-30 by Manuel Santos

Chania cruises

Chania cruises are reaching new heights in 2025 as cruise ships and visitors flood into Souda and Chania.

Goldman Sachs Sells Out, Sani/Ikos Seizes Greek Luxury Hotels

2025-06-30 by Manuel Santos

Greek hotel assets from Goldman Sachs

Sani/Ikos Group acquired Greek luxury hotel assets from Goldman Sachs, a move hinting at changing tides in high-end tourism.

Why Your Cretan Holiday Plans Shouldn’t Go Up in Smoke

2025-06-26 by Manuel Santos

fire risk Crete

Fire risk soars across Crete, Attica, Central Greece, the Peloponnese, and North Aegean islands.

Greek Seaplanes Still Grounded After 20 Years of Big Promises

2025-06-26 by Manuel Santos

Greek Seaplanes

Greek seaplanes remain grounded in 2025, despite decades of plans. Tourists and residents still wait.

Ioannina Seaplanes Grounded

2025-06-25 by Manuel Santos

Ioannina seaplanes AI illustration

Ioannina seaplanes remain unavailable for the 2025 tourist season due to tangled bureaucracy.

Treasures from the Roman Period Unearthed at Ancient Lyktos (Photos)

2025-06-24 by Manuel Santos

Ancient Lyktos

Ancient Lyktos reveals stunning Roman-era finds after a five-year excavation led by Professor Angelos Chaniotis.

Chengdu – Athens Direct Flight Launches June 30

2025-06-24 by Manuel Santos

Chengdu - Athens Direct Flight Launches June 30

On June 30, Sichuan Airlines will kick off the Chengdu – Athens direct flight, thanks to cooperation between Greek and Chinese officials.

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