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Two Refreshment Kiosks at Heraklion’s Venetian Walls Open Tomorrow

Two long-awaited refreshment kiosks at Heraklion’s Venetian Walls are set to open this summer, after receiving the necessary approvals.

Rethymno Marks World Bicycle Day with Free E-Bike Tour of Historic Hinterland

Rethymno marks World Bicycle Day with a free 22km e-bike tour through Mili Gorge, exploring the UN holiday's history and…

Traditional Cretan Kantada Reborn in the Streets of Patsides This June

The Patsides Cultural Association is reviving the traditional Cretan Kantada, bringing live folk music, street serenades, and traditional dancing to…

WWII Mortar Shell Discovered in Shallow Waters at Paleochora Beach

A heavily corroded wartime mortar shell was discovered just five meters from the shore at Paleochora's popular Pachia Ammos beach…

Saved from Bureaucratic Ruin, Diktaion Andron Faces Fresh Drama

Psychro Cave has officially reopened, but a local land war over parking and a €10.5M cable car crisis mean the…

Chania Cruise Tourism Hits a Bizarre Mathematical Glitch

While 17.5% more cruise ships docked in Chania during the first five months of 2026, the actual passenger count took…

Watch Two Balkan Whip Snakes Battle for Territory in Sitia Geopark

Check out this rare footage of two harmless Balkan Whip Snakes locked in a fierce territorial wrestling match in Crete.

Don’t Fall for the Brochure: Why a “Semi-Private” Cruise is Pure Marketing Garbage

Planning a summer boat trip in Crete? Don't let the word 'semi-private' trick you into paying double for a basic…

Crete Could Become the Ultimate Year-Round Destination

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni joined travel tycoons at the Economist conference to unveil the vision for Crete's premium future.

Crete Defies Tourism Slowdown While Greece Faces Falling Arrivals

International arrivals to Greece declined for the first time since the pandemic, but Crete continues to outperform.