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Curiosity Has Peaked Over the Devastating 1303 Crete Earthquake

Recent earthquakes on or around Crete Island, in Greece, have people worldwide searching for past seismic events like the 1303…

Samaria Gorge Remains Closed to Tourists

Samaria Gorge (Φαράγγι Σαμαριάς) remains closed today after a 4.9 quake injured a 45-year-old Spanish hiker last Sunday.

Chania: Swimmer Allegedly Bitten by Lagocephalus (Λαγοκέφαλος) Fish

A Lagocephalus sceleratus fish allegedly bit a swimmer off the coast of Chania on August 15. According to ZarpaNews.gr, the…

Do You Believe in Mermaids? Vritomartis, the Nymph of Gortys

Vritomartis was a mermaid and a Minoan Goddess of mountains and hunting who fled from King Minos and became a…

Crete Tavern Review: Alexis Zorbas in Matala

A review of one of Matala's most popular beachfront tavernas, Alexis Zorbas. It's a place we frequent fairly often, or…

Sitia’s Quest for Guinness World Records: Serving the Largest Kakavia

On Friday, August 18, Sitia's central square is scheduled to be the site of the attempt to conquer the GWR…

Elounda Hills to Be Most Coveted Real Estate in the Mediterranean

Mirum Hellas is developing Elounda Hills to become one of the most coveted destinations in the Mediterranean.

Alpha Star Natalia Germanou Enjoying Laid Back Holiday on Crete

Alpha TV star Natalia Germanou caught on a sandy beach while vacationing in Crete via her Instagram.

Green Tourism Festival at 2023 Kissamos Festival of Taste and Art

On August 18 and 19, the Green Tourism Festival will be added as part of the annual Kissamos Taste &…

Crete Pays Tribute to the Anogia Resistance Against Nazi Occupiers

Crete, Governor, key clergy, and other officials were on hand for the 79th anniversary of the holocaust by the Nazis…