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Freshwater “Miracles” of Crete Island

Marcus Hinfelaar

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.

1 day ago

Light Plane Crashes After Takeoff from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

Phil Butler

A light, single-engine aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis Airport earlier today.

1 week ago

Numo Ierapetra Offers a Magic Escape on Crete’s South Coast

Phil Butler

Numo Ierapetra fits perfectly in the unique enclave between the mountains and the clear Libyan Sea of Crete’s south coast.

1 week ago

December 4th the 20th Annual “Minoan Feat” Long Distance Races Start

Phil Butler

December 4th, the Region of Crete hosts the 20th “Minoan Feat” long-distance footrace from Phaistos to the Minoan Palace of Knossos. 

2 weeks ago

Crete is Becoming a Top Winter Refuge and Remote Working Destination

Phil Butler

Crete is experiencing a big wave of temporary or permanent relocations because of the energy crisis looming over northern European countries.

3 weeks ago

Crete Authorities Vow to Eliminate Minoa River Pollution 

Phil Butler

Crete Vice-governor Nikos Xylouris and Police Director Nick Spyridakis meet to mitigate Minoa River pollution problem.

3 weeks ago

Heraklion’s Coastal Venetian Walls Get Much-Needed Attention

Argophilia Travel News

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. 

4 weeks ago

Katharo Plateau: Experience the Wild and Authentic Crete

Phil Butler

Katharo Plateau, which site overlooking the more famous Lassithi Plateau, is a virtually unknown natural wonder of Crete.

1 month ago

Archaeologists on Crete Unearth the Odeon of Lissos in Rare Find

Phil Butler

Archaeologists have unearthed a fabulous Roman-era odeon at Lissos on Crete. The Greek Ministry of Tourism and Sport.

1 month ago

The Keftiu: Were They Absorbed and Erased from History?

Phil Butler

The Keftiu, modernized by Arthur Evans as “Minoan,” are still a mystery unsolved. What happened to them?

1 month ago

Archaeologists Make More Stunning Discoveries on Crete

Phil Butler

Archaeologists working at the site of ancient Falasarna, in the far west of Crete island, unearth scores of new artifacts at the lost city.

1 month ago

At Least One Dead in Biblical Flooding at Agia Pelagia on Crete [Updates]

Phil Butler

Torrential rain on Crete this weekend has caused millions in damage and cost the lives of at least one person.

2 months ago

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Karpathos Makes National Geographic 2023 Most Impressive List

2022-12-08 By Phil Butler

The Greek island of Karpathos has been included in National Geographic’s annual list of the world’s 25 most impressive destinations for 2023.  National Geographic refers to the island in the Dodecanese as an amazing and beautiful place, where women-owned businesses lead the way in sustainable tourism. Also included in the same category in the extensive […]

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2022-11-17 By Phil Butler

Santa Thekla Peninsula on Kefalonia promises and delivers everything a mythical king could want. This is truly a “one-of” experience.

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