Ninety-nine out of one hundred visitors to Crete Island have no true conception of the touristic value Greece’s largest island holds in store. Most, especially those coming from Northern Europe, come here to escape after months of blistering cold. Some others venture to the land of the Minoans to absorb a bit of tradition and […]
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Ambrosia At the Hands Of the Small Gods of Crete
A story of one of the “small gods of Crete,” Anna Karfaki, the oracle of Amoudara, who owns one of island’s best tavernas.
A 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Rattled Crete Island This Morning
A moderate 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Iraklion, Heraklion, Crete, Greece in the early morning hours of July 24th, 2021.
Stelios Rokkos – Melina Aslanidou “Live Your Life” Tour Comes to Crete
Coming to Heraklion’s Pancretan Stadium August 21st, Stelios Rokkos and Melina Aslanidou will perform in a special concert “Live your life.”
Some Sweet Moments From Crete Island in July 2021
A collection of Instagram moments from Crete Island for July of 2021. Sfakia to Sitia and all in between, Crete is a vacation paradise.
COVID Cases in Greece Skyrocket As Vacation Season Goes Full Tilt
Something of an emergency has taken place in Greece as the country recorded 1,820 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday.
“Islands of the Winds” Exhibition Opens at Heraklion’s Venetian Fortress
The “Islands of the winds. The nautical culture of the Prehistoric Aegean” exhibition opens at Koules Fortress on the harbor of Heraklion.
Another 4.2 Magnitude Quake Rocks Heraklion Prefecture Villages
An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter occurred on the outskirts of Heraklion on Crete Monday evening just before midnight.
Samaria Gorge Closed Because of High Temperatures
Samaria Gorge, one of Crete’s most visited natural wonders, will be closed today on account of very high temperatures.
Numo Ierapetra Set to Open on Crete’s South Coast Next Month
A new hotel is set to open along Crete’s southeastern seaside. Numo Ierapetra will open in July with 132 rooms and suites.
The National Network on Climate Change to Hold Tourism Impact Forum
CLIMPACT to host a climate summit on Crete on June 25th and 26th on the right path for a sustainable tourism future.
Balos Lagoon: A Guide to Crete’s Most Photographed Beach
Balos Lagoon is the most recognizable and photographed in Crete, if not Greece overall. Here’s a little more info on this natural wonder.