Crete Crete’s Summer 2026 Airlift Reality Check: Chania Rises, Heraklion Slips, and Airlines Are Not Being Subtle 6 months ago Germany increases flights to Greece for summer 2026, but airlines favor cities and Chania, while several island hotspots lose August… Merry Christmas from Argophilia 6 months ago A Christmas Eve message from Argophilia to our readers, inspired by travel, Crete, shared moments, and the quiet beauty of… Maria Katerina Apostolaki from Heraklion Is Miss Greece 2025 6 months ago Maria Katerina Apostolaki from Heraklion wins the Miss Ελλάς 2025 title, continuing Crete’s strong presence in national beauty pageants. Amari Begins Replanting Olive Groves After August 2024 Wildfires 6 months ago Amari distributes 6,500 olive saplings to fire-affected farmers, supporting recovery, local livelihoods, and Crete's iconic landscapes. Gortyna’s Strategic Plan 2026–2028 Brings Crete’s Wild Landscapes Back Into Focus 6 months ago Gortyna’s new 2026–2028 strategic plan focuses on protecting gorges, biodiversity, and cultural landscapes while promoting sustainable eco-tourism in Crete. Heraklion Introduces 30 km/h Speed Limit Across City and Villages 6 months ago Heraklion introduces a 30 km/h speed limit across the city and all villages, improving road safety for residents and visitors… How Cretans Decorate Their Homes for Christmas 6 months ago Cretan Christmas decoration is modest, warm, and inward-focused. Homes favor soft lights, simple trees, food, and quiet preparation over spectacle. A Winter Hike in Crete Turns Fatal 6 months ago The death of experienced mountaineer Stelios Papadogiannakis is a stark reminder that hiking and climbing in Crete during winter can… Crete–Cyprus Direct Flights Launch, Strengthening Ties Between the Two Islands 6 months ago The launch of direct Cyprus Airways flights between Larnaca and Heraklion marks a strategic step in strengthening tourism and cooperation… Heraklion’s Missing Christmas Castle Reaches City Council 6 months ago The absence of Heraklion's Christmas Castle from Eleftherias Square reaches the City Council, as plans emerge for a future festive… Next» « Previous