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VOAK Completion Drags On

VOAK completion on Crete inches forward as the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, Nikos Tachiaos, discusses the latest hurdles and plans…

Samaria Gorge Accident – Belgian Hiker Vowes to Return

After the Samaria Gorge accident on April 22, a 28-year-old Belgian hiker survived a 25-meter fall thanks to the efforts…

Samaria Gorge Remains Dangerous: Young Tourist Survives Shocking 25-Meter Fall

A young Dutch tourist was hospitalized after falling 25 meters in Samaria Gorge, which remains dangerous for hikers. He is…

Let’s Go for Horta Walks This Weekend in Chania

Let's Go for Horta in Chania from April 26-27, with local guides, cultural associations, and likeminded peers.

Restoration Plans for Villa Pologiorgis, Chania’s Most Charming Eyesore

On April 22, 2025, the study to revive and reuse the illustrious Villa Pologiorgis in Amperia officially got a handshake—or,…

Full Hotels and Packed Cafés at Easter in Ierapetra

During Easter in Ierapetra, officials report 70% hotel occupancy, crowded eateries, and demand fueled by good weather and tradition.

Crete Tourist Season Hurdles: Easter Visitor Boom, Summer Challenges, and Hotel Staffing Struggles

Hoteliers in Crete witnessed record Easter occupancy, but the Crete tourist season hurdles are just starting.

Heraklion Airport Records 290 International Flights for Easter 2025

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport handled 290 international flights during Easter, seeing an 8.4% rise in travelers.

The Red Tulip of Crete Blooms on the Gious Kambos Plateau

Visitors flock to Gious Kambos Plateau to witness the red tulip of Crete, a unique protected flower of significant ecological…

Easter of the Dead in Tylisos

Every year after Easter, the community of Tylisos holds the Easter of the Dead, a ritual that brings villagers together…