Crete Ananea Rocrita Reopening Delayed to March 2026 10 months ago The former Aldiana Kreta resort near Mochlos will now reopen as Ananea Rocrita in March 2026, after construction delays. Why the Triopetra Mega-Resort Is Stirring Up Crete 10 months ago A luxury development for 5,900 people gets the green light in Crete. The Triopetra Project stirs debate about sustainability, tourism,… Heraklion Archaeological Museum Left Out of Crete Tour Packages 10 months ago Despite being home to priceless Minoan treasures, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum is missing from many organized tours in Crete. A… 82 Swimmers Rescued in 15 Days on Crete’s Beaches 10 months ago In just two weeks, 82 people were rescued from the seas of Chania. Lifeguards warn that ignoring safety signs is… Why West Crete’s Tourism Boom Feels Like a Bust for Locals 10 months ago Tourist spending in West Crete remained stagnant while local business costs surged. Satisfaction is high, but margins are shrinking. Cretans Rise for Papoura Hill 10 months ago On August 25, 2025, locals gather at Nikos Kazantzakis Garden Theater in Heraklion to protest the planned destruction of the… Flip-Flops in Crete: A Guide to Footwear Failure 10 months ago Flip-flops in Crete are a joke with bad timing and worse grip. Here is what happens when your bargain shoes… Airbnb in Crete: Locals Push Back Against Housing Crisis 10 months ago Over 21,000 short-term rentals now listed in Crete Local wages cannot compete with tourist prices Young people are being priced… Venom-Free Zone: Snakes of Crete Demystified 10 months ago Nervous tourists still ask the same thing—are there dangerous snakes in Crete? The answer is simple: no. Here is the… Chania’s Lifeguards Are Saving Dozens 10 months ago With 83 rescues in just over two weeks, Chania’s lifeguards face a record-breaking August. Tourists continue to swim past red… Next» « Previous