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The Cretan Chupacabra: Shepherds Speak of Shadows in the White Mountains

Strange sightings, missing livestock, and echoes of ancient myth blur the lines between legend and reality in Crete’s Asteroussia range.…

Wildfires Rage on Chios and Crete: Villages Evacuated

Fires raged across two of Greece’s iconic islands over the past 48 hours, prompting mass evacuations, severe infrastructure damage, and…

Chania Revives Klidonas Tradition in Chalepa on June 25

Chania hosts a revival of the Klidonas tradition in Chalepa on Wednesday, June 25, at the Chania Municipal Nursing Home…

Agios Nikolaos Launches Thematic Tours Guided by Locals

Volunteer tourist guides, historians, and locals will shape Agios Nikolaos thematic tours, beginning summer 2025.

In Between Festival Comes to the Odeon of Gortyna, July 7-8

The In Between festival lights up the Odeon of Gortyna on July 7 and 8, 2025 with live music, storytelling,…

JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa Is the Brand’s First Beachfront Experience in the Mediterranean

JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, operated by SWOT Hospitality, opened in June as the brand’s first Mediterranean beachfront resort.

Agios Nikolaos Honors Maritime Heritage With Nautical Festival

Greece at Sea returns to Agios Nikolaos from June 29 to July 6, 2025, with athletic, cultural and environmental events.

Matala Beach Festival 2025: Where the Sun Sets, the Music Rises

Matala Beach Festival 2025 brings thousands to Matala, Crete, from July 4-6 for free concerts, street art, camping, and late-night…

Richtis Gorge Hike Turns Perilous for Italian Tourist (Photos)

Richtis Gorge became the scene of concern on Sunday, June 22, when a 44-year-old Italian hiker slipped and injured his…

Heraklion Traffic Changes Displace Tourist Buses and Taxi Stands

Heraklion's recent traffic changes have stirred controversy among tourists, locals, and drivers as taxi stands are displaced.