Crete is often thought of as a beach destination, but there are many miraculous freshwater phenomena to be found in the south of the island.
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Light Plane Crashes After Takeoff from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
A light, single-engine aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis Airport earlier today.
Numo Ierapetra Offers a Magic Escape on Crete’s South Coast
Numo Ierapetra fits perfectly in the unique enclave between the mountains and the clear Libyan Sea of Crete’s south coast.
December 4th the 20th Annual “Minoan Feat” Long Distance Races Start
December 4th, the Region of Crete hosts the 20th “Minoan Feat” long-distance footrace from Phaistos to the Minoan Palace of Knossos.
Crete is Becoming a Top Winter Refuge and Remote Working Destination
Crete is experiencing a big wave of temporary or permanent relocations because of the energy crisis looming over northern European countries.
Crete Authorities Vow to Eliminate Minoa River Pollution
Crete Vice-governor Nikos Xylouris and Police Director Nick Spyridakis meet to mitigate Minoa River pollution problem.
Heraklion’s Coastal Venetian Walls Get Much-Needed Attention
The Region of Crete announces a partnership with Greece’s Ministry of Culture and the Heraklion to restore part of the city’s Venetian Walls.
Katharo Plateau: Experience the Wild and Authentic Crete
Katharo Plateau, which site overlooking the more famous Lassithi Plateau, is a virtually unknown natural wonder of Crete.
Archaeologists on Crete Unearth the Odeon of Lissos in Rare Find
Archaeologists have unearthed a fabulous Roman-era odeon at Lissos on Crete. The Greek Ministry of Tourism and Sport.
The Keftiu: Were They Absorbed and Erased from History?
The Keftiu, modernized by Arthur Evans as “Minoan,” are still a mystery unsolved. What happened to them?
Archaeologists Make More Stunning Discoveries on Crete
Archaeologists working at the site of ancient Falasarna, in the far west of Crete island, unearth scores of new artifacts at the lost city.
At Least One Dead in Biblical Flooding at Agia Pelagia on Crete [Updates]
Torrential rain on Crete this weekend has caused millions in damage and cost the lives of at least one person.