Heraklion has reopened all four historic Venetian city gates, allowing residents and visitors to experience the fortifications together for the first time in centuries.

The Municipality of Heraklion launched a new planting program in mid-April, claiming it will cover the entire city and surrounding villages.

Apoini hosts the 17th Mesara Gastronomy Festival on July 30, celebrating Crete’s European Region of Gastronomy 2026 with local flavors and traditions.

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

After 10 years and 5 successful stores, the popular Wasabe sushi brand is seeking franchise partners to open new locations across Crete.

Rethymno celebrates residents, schools, and volunteers who beautify the city with gardens, balconies, and rooftop greenery during the annual Greening Our Garden competition.

The Cretan Diet Festival 2026 opens its gates this Friday, turning the Municipal Garden of Rethymno into a vibrant showcase of the island’s agricultural wealth. This annual gathering stands as one of the most significant institutions for promoting Cretan gastronomy and local culture. Visitors stepping into the garden will find themselves surrounded by the aromas […]

Heraklion hosts the 6th STEP UP Interregional Meeting. Mayor Kalokairinos addresses the city’s significant lack of pedestrian infrastructure and the plan to improve urban walkability.

From venomous predators to coral-destroying rabbitfish, the Cretan Sea is being taken over by 13 invaders from the Red Sea.

Tourism associations across Crete are claiming that Sennin-fugu pose no risk to bathers and that reports of bites are exaggerations

A beautiful view can turn tragic in a split second. Please, read this and stay safe when exploring Crete’s historic sites.

All four regions of Crete unite to host top Indian tour operators in a major strategic push targeting destination weddings, yachting, and premium travel.