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Papoura Hill Returns to the Spotlight on Sunday

An event to present the identity of the Minoan Monument on Popoura Hill is organized by the Municipality of Minoa…

Crete Divided Into Five Tourism Zones

There is nothing more reassuring than watching politicians take a problem as old as Greek tourism itself, wrap it in…

Five Things to Cook When It Finally Feels Like Autumn in Crete

When Crete finally cools down, kitchens come alive with chestnuts, lentils, and honey. Here are five comforting Cretan dishes.

Heraklion’s Alikarnassos Bridge Repairs on Pause. Again.

Heraklion's Alikarnassos bridge remains in limbo as the €10 million project awaits a green light from the bureaucracy.

A Stop for a Few Wild Koomara Berries

Found across Crete’s hillsides, the evergreen Koomaria tree bursts with red fruit and white blossoms each autumn, offering beauty, flavor,…

Chania Welcomes 400,000 Cruise Passengers — and Counting

Nearly 400,000 cruise visitors reached Chania this year, but with port upgrades still pending, Souda's infrastructure is sailing close to…

The Secret Life of Cretan Umbrellas

In Crete, umbrellas have a life of their own. They vanish, wander, and return only when the sun is out.…

Why Cretan Mountain Tea Feels Like Home

Cretan Mountain Tea, or Malotira, is a herbal treasure brewed for centuries in Crete’s highlands.

Record Visitors at Kourtaliotis Gorge Despite €5 Entrance Fee

Over 130,000 visitors explored Kourtaliotis Gorge in 2025, undeterred by a new €5 entrance fee.

Diver Goes Spearfishing, Finds Statue Instead

A diver off Hersonissos found a mysterious statue resting on the seabed — but it is not ancient. Cretan dive…