Cretan herbs stand out as a natural and cultural treasure, linking Greece’s biodiversity, health traditions, and tourism with global interest.

Olive oil prices in Crete show a cautious rise. Producers warn that without October rains, the season may be lost despite higher export values.

The cruise ship Crown Iris brought 1,800 Israeli passengers to Agios Nikolaos, where calm tourism blended with tight security and a planned local protest.

Greece’s livestock data reveal a paradox: while herds shrink nationwide, Crete’s sheep and goats have doubled on paper, yet milk output barely rises—raising eyebrows over subsidies and statistics.

Just off Heraklion, Dia Island offers myth and nature. From Zeus’s wrath to pristine ecosystems, this Cretan gem invites awe and respect.

Thousands queue under Crete’s blazing sun to enter Knossos. Heat, sweat, and long waits turn the Minoan palace into a test of endurance—and devotion.

A 2025 survey shows 6 in 10 foreign visitors come to Western Crete for the first time. Despite higher spending power, tourists complain about poor roads, parking shortages, and overcrowding in Chania.

Crete’s native honey bee is nearly lost, but its legacy lives in our wild herbs, Minoan myths, and modern beekeeping. This is their story—and ours.

Flip-flops in Crete are a joke with bad timing and worse grip. Here is what happens when your bargain shoes face off against island terrain.