Developers and officials may toast success over beachfront mojitos, but for those living in the vanishing paradises each construction crane blocks a bit more of the view.
The Vanishing Paradises of Crete
How Five-Star Hotels Are Bulldozing the Soul of the Island Not all at once, but one vanishing cove, one flattened grove, one razed tamarisk at a time. And it is happening quietly—beneath the slogans of “development,” the smiling renderings of “eco-resorts,” and the official seals of approval from regional environmental committees. Two more blows were […]
Aithria: The Dream Cave Beneath the Breath of the Mountains
Crete is a land shaped by myth and stone. From the shores of Knossos to the windswept peaks of Psiloritis, the island speaks in fragments — some carved in clay, others whispered through pines. But not all its stories are found in books or museums. Some exist only in moments… in dreams… or in the […]
The Cretan Chupacabra: Shepherds Speak of Shadows in the White Mountains
Strange sightings, missing livestock, and echoes of ancient myth blur the lines between legend and reality in Crete’s Asteroussia range. For years, shepherds in the remote southern highlands of Crete — particularly in the Asteroussia and White Mountains — have spoken of something… unusual. Fast-moving shadows. Livestock found drained of blood, but left unbroken. Dogs […]
Wildfires Rage on Chios and Crete: Villages Evacuated
Fires raged across two of Greece’s iconic islands over the past 48 hours, prompting mass evacuations, severe infrastructure damage, and a nationwide emergency response. On Chios, the blaze erupted with terrifying speed, forcing residents from 17 villages, including Dafnonas, Nea Moni, Resta, and Agia Paraskevi. Flames reached as far as the Monastery of Agios Markos, […]
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