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Agia Roumeli Citizens Call for Change in Samaria Gorge’s Management

Residents of Agia Roumeli are calling for a complete reevaluation of Samaria Gorge's management.

This November 3rd, Tour Knossos Palace Free of Charge

Visitors are welcome to explore Knossos Palace free of charge on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 10:00 am.

October 31 Marks the End of the Tourist Season in Samaria Gorge

Visitors are advised that the Samaria Gorge will be closed for safety reasons on October 31, 2024. Weather forecasts predict…

Airbnb Reveals Travel Trends for Thanksgiving and Holidays

In the first half of 2024, family travel accounted for nearly 20% of all overnight stays on Airbnb.

Special Spatial Plan for Tourism in Crete Faces Criticism

The Special Spatial Plan for Tourism in Crete sparks debate (details in Greek). Local authorities and hoteliers express strong opposition.…

Rallies Against Overtourism in Chania

Social Center—Migrant Shelter in Chania urges residents to attend rallies against overtourism on Oct. 30 at 3:30 PM and Nov.…

Samaria Gorge Closes October 30

Samaria Gorge will not be accessible on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 because of rain forecast.

Music, the Language of the Soul: A Cultural Celebration for a Cause

A concert titled "Music, the Language of the Soul" will take place at the Chania Spiritual Center on Friday, November…

Koules Fortress in Heraklion (Video)

The imposing Koules Fortress guards majestically over Heraklion's bustling Venetian Port. This massive two-floor fortress stands as a sentinel at…

Honouring October 28th—Ohi Day—in Heraklion

In Heraklion, the commemorations for the national anniversary of October 28, 1940, reached their peak.