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Of Crete, the Sea, and the Hills

2024-06-10 by Phil Butler

The Cretan Sea

Verse and imagery of the Crete, and the wonderful dreams so many people have about the everlasting seas surrounding the island.

Will Varosha Finally Become the Las Vegas of the Med?

2024-06-10 by Phil Butler

Famagusta-Varosha

Most tourism stories do not begin with a note of tragedy. Still, the story of Varosha, Cyprus, is a sad exception. Once a glittery haven for Hollywood stars and world celebrities, the Nothern Cpyrus seaside resort is now a monument to failed international relations. Still, there’s a glimmer of hope the seaside playground may flourish […]

Numo Ierapetra Beach Resort Crete Open Under Hilton Brand

2024-06-08 by Phil Butler

Numa Ierapetra

The stunning Numo Ierapetra Resort opens under Hilton’s “Curio” management brand for 2024.

You Must Visit “Visit Heraklion”

2024-06-05 by Phil Butler

Aerial photo of Heraklion from inside Visit Heraklion

The Visit Heraklion information center is one of the key places visitors should check out on first arriving in Crete’s biggest city.

ANEK Lines’ Asterion 2 Begins North Aegean Sailing

2024-05-13 by Phil Butler

Asterion 2

ANEK Lines’ “Asterion 2” will begin a Northern Aegean route in July every Saturday from Pieraeus and every Sunday from Chios. 

The Keftiu: Were They the Children of Atlantis?

2024-05-01 by Phil Butler

Akrotiri Boxer Fresco

Archaeologists and historians have left unattended, a plethora of evidence suggesting the Keftiu could have been the children of Atlantis.

Ministers Strive to Make Greece First Banana Pudding Republic

2024-04-06 by Phil Butler

Banana Pudding Republic

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

2024-03-31 by Phil Butler

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

2024-03-30 by Phil Butler

Crete Marathon

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

2024-03-25 by Phil Butler

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

2024-03-20 by Phil Butler

The Crete people expect

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

2024-03-11 by Phil Butler

The Cretan Hound

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

2024-02-28 by Phil Butler

Heraklion hotels

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

2024-02-03 by Phil Butler

Ikos Aria Resort

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

2024-02-03 by Phil Butler

View of Heraklion Port

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

2024-02-01 by Phil Butler

OiNotika Cretan Wine Exhibition in Heraklion

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]

2024-01-21 by Phil Butler

Venetian Port cleanup

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

2024-01-08 by Phil Butler

Palace of Aigai

Last Friday, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis inaugurated the opening of the recently restored Palace of Aigai.

Tags: Aigai Palace comllex, Alexander the Great, Greece archaeology, Greek kings, Macedonian king, Palace of Aigai, Phillip II, Phillip of Macedonia

An Anticipation Fix – Five Amazing Resort Developments

2024-01-03 by Phil Butler

LAS MAREAS ESTATES

A selection of some of the most interesting resort developments, and vacation experiences that are already available for your bucket list.

Tags: Camper & Nicholsons, Cleopatra Developments, costa elena, El Nido, El Nido Island Resort, Elounda Hills, Playa Viva, resort developments, SBay Sidi Heneish, Shaza Luxury Real Estate, world resorts

Should We Give Up On A Dream of Regenerative Crete?

2023-12-27 by Phil Butler

Heraklion countryside

Greek officials and energy conglomerates plan to transform Crete Island into an energy machine for Germany and other EU nations.

Tags: Attica-Crete HVDC, Blackrock, clean energy, energy, Engie, Galatas Palace, MET Austria Energy Trade GmbH, Panagiotis Magganas, Peskesi, RAE, regenerative agriculture, regenerative development, Regenerative Economics, Regulatory Authority for Energy, Terna Energy

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Zaros Gorge Closes Indefinitely After Rockfall Danger

2026-02-27 By Iorgos Pappas

Zaros Gorge, the hiking route leading to Rouvas Forest in Heraklion, is officially closed until further notice.

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Stavros Paterakis Revives Cretan Knife Art at the Russian Barracks

2026-02-27 By Kostas Raptis

This March in Chania, master craftsman Stavros Paterakis invites you to carve your own mantinada on a traditional Cretan knife at the Russian Barracks.

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Malia Archaeological Site Closed to Visitors Until March 31

2026-02-27 By Argophilia Travel News

The Ephorate of Antiquities of Heraklion announces that the archaeological site of Malia will remain closed to visitors until March 31, 2026 due to ongoing development works.

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Crete Region Seeks 25 Year Control of Gournes Exhibition Center

2026-02-27 By Victoria Udrea

The Region of Crete proposes investing €10 million to renovate the International Exhibition Center in Gournes in exchange for a 25 year concession.

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Chania Kastelli Hill Hotel Plan Pulled at the Last Minute

2026-02-27 By Iorgos Pappas

Proposal to convert Chania’s Kastelli Hill historic buildings into a hotel was withdrawn from the Culture Ministry council, leaving the future uncertain.

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