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Crete Riding Academy Welcomes the Palestine Equestrian Club

The Palestine Equestrian Club visits the Crete Riding Academy, and Europe for the first time ever. Could this be a…

Heraklion Presents “A Traditional Dance Studio” in Three Performances

Crete Region and the Association for the Dissemination of Greek Traditional Dances and Music will present “A Traditional Dance Studio."

Crete Region Converts Psiloritis Mountain Resort Into Year-Round Retreat

The region of Crete is funding a new winter tourism infrastructure project to transform an abandoned ski resort into a…

July 25 to August 25th: “Illuminating Tomorrow” and the Rokka Celebrations

Beginning July 25th and running through August 12th, the 2022 Rokka Festival promises to be the most colorful ever. 

Chania Officials Mull Preventative Ban Over Emergency Situation

In Chania Prefecture, officials held an emergency meeting to discuss additional measures to prevent further forest fires in the region. 

4.4 Magnitude Quake Rattles Central Crete [Updates]

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake outside the previously hard-hit village of Arkalochori shook central Crete island this afternoon.

Crete’s Finest Athletes End Tribute to Olympic Days at Karteros Beach

"Sports, from dream to feat," a three-day sports celebration, culminated at the National Coastal Sports Facilities in Karteros Beach.

Greece Tourism Minister in Heraklion Discussing Season So Far

Greece Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias praised Heraklion as a fine example of cooperation between tourism operators and local authorities.

Five Crete Island Beaches to Live For

Here are five Crete beaches very few off-islanders even know about. These amazing places are simply what we live for.

This Week at the Karteros Beach Sports Center – Olympic Days 2022

Coming up July 15-17, the festival Olympic Days 2022 will see top athletes, coaches, and beach sports enthusiasts gather at…