Crete

What Time Does the Holy Light (Ἃγιον Φῶς) Reach Crete on Great Saturday?

Victoria Udrea

Find out when the Holy Light (Ἃγιον Φῶς) will reach Crete this Holy Saturday. Who is bringing it, how, and why?

1 year ago

Manuel Santos

The Arkalochori swimming pool will open for public use when conditions allow and all repair works are concluded.

1 year ago

Kostas Raptis

The Kakou Oros road section officially reopened on April 17, 2025, after major upgrades by the Region of Crete.

1 year ago

Iorgos Pappas

Kalou-Douli road: narrow, broken, and riddled with hazards, it is a daily ordeal for locals and tourists alike.

1 year ago

Victoria Udrea

The Municipality of Heraklion teams up with the Ministry of Tourism to create the Heraklion DMMO.

1 year ago

Victoria Udrea

8 local farmers, Metaxa Hospitality Group, and the Lassithi Agricultural Cooperative bring Regenerative Agriculture to the Lasithi Plateau.

1 year ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete Easter bookings spiked 82.4% this year, as churches both East and West celebrate Easter on the same date: Sunday, April 20, 2025.

1 year ago

Kostas Raptis

2025 brings a flood of developments towards completing the New International Airport of Heraklion in Kastelli.

1 year ago

Iorgos Pappas

The arrival of Ikos Kissamos throws a spotlight (and, incidentally, a few beachfront umbrellas) on Kissamos Bay.

1 year ago

Victoria Udrea

The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos invests €75,000 in a 465-seat outdoor theater for the seaside former EOT property.

1 year ago

Manuel Santos

Scheduled for public use in early 2026, Eritrea Park offers green space, bike paths, playgrounds, and parking for residents and visitors.

1 year ago

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion Airport arrivals are soaring in 2025, with top airlines, expanded international routes, and new domestic connections.

1 year ago