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Agios Nikolaos Trail Network Reaches 190 Kilometers

Agios Nikolaos has expanded its hiking network to approximately 190 kilometers of marked trails, adding new routes while improving signage…

Traditional Strata Brings Cretan Music and Dance Back to Chania

Chania's Traditional Strata returns from June through September, filling the Venetian Harbor with live performances every Tuesday evening.

Firefighters Save Dog From Cliff in One of Zakynthos’ Most Inaccessible Areas

A dog trapped at the bottom of a cliff near Zakynthos' Pools Beach was rescued by firefighters using climbing equipment…

Elafonissi Visitors Beware of Unofficial Parking Guides

Authorities in Chania are warning visitors to follow official parking signs after another arrest linked to illegal customer solicitation near…

Rethymno Doubles Down on Print Media to Capture High-Value Travelers

The Region of Crete funds a dedicated campaign in the 2026 Explorer Rethymno travel guide to promote cultural heritage, local…

EU Selects Crete for Elite Bauhaus Design Upgrade

Crete has been selected as one of only 14 European regions to receive expert support through the EU's New European…

New Psiloritis Trail Network Will Add 250 Kilometers of Hiking Routes

Eight municipalities in Crete are collaborating to create a 250-kilometer network of hiking routes across the UNESCO Psiloritis Geopark.

F-35 Flight Simulator Lands in Heraklion’s Freedom Square

Residents and visitors in Heraklion will have the chance to try an F-35 flight simulator in Freedom Square on June…

Art on the Street Festival Returns to Heraklion With 135 Free Events

Heraklion's 11th Art on the Street Festival opens June 15 with singer Rena Morfi and more than 135 cultural events.

Free Public Transport Coming to Hersonissos Until 2028

Residents and visitors in Hersonissos will soon benefit from free municipal transportation after the municipality signed a new agreement with…