Greece officials aren’t able to accomplish the most basic tasks like hiring museum staff in order to fully open the country’s grand museums.
A Local Guide’s Take on Esperides Resort Crete
Esperides Resort Crete is a nice hotel, but not a five-star resort or the experience marketing has established.
Crete Sports News in Short: March 2024
Several key events in sports across Crete focused sharply on the island’s teams and athletes. The following news reflects sporting news from March 2024. The 11th High School of Heraklion’s girls volleyball team (below) placed 3rd overall in the recent Panhellenic School Volleyball Championship held in Paphos. The girls lost a heartbreaker in the semi-final, […]
Too Good to Spoil: Taverna Vira Potzi and Ierapetra
A recent visit to Ierapetra and a taverna called Vira Potzi on Crete’s South coast reanimates our love for Crete.
Crete Tourism for 2024 and Beyond – A Cautionary Analysis
Crete’s key decisionmakers insist on staying a course of over tourism will eventually ruin the value of the island for hundreds of thousands.
Help Save a “Living Legend” of Crete
Europe’s oldest hunting breed is in danger of extinction. A donation of time, caring, or funds can prevent this tragedy.
For Sale: The Crete “Product” We Live On
Crete Island is the focus of massive hotel investment that can only do more harm than good for the people who live on the island.
Sani/Ikos Group Kissamos Resort: It May Be One Too Many
The new 400-room Ikos Kissamos luxury 5-star resort get approval for building in the sleepy little seaside town.
Italy’s Grimaldi Group Grabs Majority Share in Heraklion Port Authority
Naples-based Grimaldi Group acquires a majority 67% stake in the port of Heraklion for a reported $80 million.
The OiNotika Cretan Wine Exhibition: February 10-12, 2024
Coming up February 10-12, 2024, the OiNotika Cretan Wine Fair will take place at the International Exhibition Center of Crete in Gournes.
Recent Cleanup of Heraklion Venetian Harbor Offers Hope [Video]
Divers from MEPP and various volunteer organizations dove into Heraklion’s Venetian Port and discovered an alarming mess of sunken refuse.
Greece Reopens Massive Palace Where Alexander Became King
Last Friday, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis inaugurated the opening of the recently restored Palace of Aigai.
An Anticipation Fix – Five Amazing Resort Developments
A selection of some of the most interesting resort developments, and vacation experiences that are already available for your bucket list.
Should We Give Up On A Dream of Regenerative Crete?
Greek officials and energy conglomerates plan to transform Crete Island into an energy machine for Germany and other EU nations.
An “A-List” of Cyprus Hotel Restaurants
This list of Cyprus hotel restaurants proves that great cuisine does not have to be boring, run of the mill dining.
Plan to Move Palestinians to Sinai Nixed by Egyptian President
Social media users bashed Google for allegedly removing the Sinai Peninsula from maps over the Palestinian issue.
Revitup.direct Cyprus Revenue Masterclass Winds Up
RevitUp.direct recently conducted a Cyprus Revenue Masterclass, welcoming 120 hospitality professionals to Capo Bay Hotel in Cyprus.
A List of Best Places to View Alpha Centauri
Alpha Centauri is our closest neighboring star system, four light-years from Earth. Here are six of the best places to view the system from.
Samaria Gorge Access Extended Until October 31
Samaria National Park operation is being extended until October 31, 2023, according to the General Directorate of the O.F.Y.P.E.A.
The Beauty and Mystique of Koufonisi – A Best-Kept Secret of Crete
Today, we bring you a fascinating place in time in the Libyan Sea, Koufonisi, and uninhabited treasure of Crete.
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