Crete Papoura Hill Returns to the Spotlight on Sunday 11 months ago 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 11 months ago 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 11 months ago 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. 11 months ago 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 11 months ago 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 11 months ago 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 11 months ago 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 11 months ago 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 11 months ago Over 130,000 visitors explored Kourtaliotis Gorge in 2025, undeterred by a new €5 entrance fee. Diver Goes Spearfishing, Finds Statue Instead 11 months ago A diver off Hersonissos found a mysterious statue resting on the seabed — but it is not ancient. Cretan dive… Next» « Previous