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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.

Heraklion Airport Upgrades Continue Amid Capacity Surge

2024-07-09 by Manuel Santos

Heraklion International Airport

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced significant infrastructure upgrades at Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” (IATA: HER, ICAO: LGIR), driven by a 60% exceedance of its maximum capacity during summer. The airport is undergoing continuous modernisation to manage this increase and maintain service quality. Key Upgrades Implemented: Planned Improvements Post-Summer: Executed Operational Security Upgrades: […]

Picasso on Crete: Joy of Life Exhibition at the Museum of Ancient Eleutherna

2024-07-07 by Manuel Santos

The Museum of Ancient Eleutherna in Crete marked its 8th anniversary by unveiling the Picasso on Crete: Joy of Life exhibition.

Herculaneum Ancient Roman Beach Reopens After 2,000 Years

2024-06-24 by Manuel Santos

Herculaneum

Herculaneum was once a thriving seaside resort along the southern Italian coast in Campania before Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E.

Exceptional Summer Forecast for Spain’s Tourist Accommodations in 2024

2024-06-23 by Manuel Santos

GuestReady

GuestReady forecasts a remarkably successful summer in 2024 for tourist accommodation bookings across Spain

Bidding for Beachfront Access in Mykonos, Paros, Milos, Naxos Hits €1 Million

2024-06-22 by Manuel Santos

Mykonos Beach

Bidding wars for Mykonos, Paros, Milos, and Naxos public beaches hit nearly 1 million euros.

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