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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

Will the Arkalochori Swimming Pool Open for Athletes This Summer?

Manuel Santos

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

1 year ago

Kakou Oros Road Section of the Old National Road Reopens for Traffic

Kostas Raptis

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

1 year ago

Kalou-Douli Road: Two Villages in Crete Linked by a Path Too Rough for Words

Iorgos Pappas

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

1 year ago

Heraklion DMMO Launches with Help from the Ministry of Tourism 

Victoria Udrea

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

1 year ago

Metaxa Hospitality Group’s Regenerative Agriculture Initiative in Lasithi

Victoria Udrea

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

1 year ago

Crete Easter Bookings Surge 82.4% Over Last Year

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

New International Airport of Heraklion Spawns a Parade of Developments in Crete

Kostas Raptis

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

1 year ago

Ikos Kissamos Plans to Reinvent the Luxury Stay on Crete’s Kissamos Bay

Iorgos Pappas

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

1 year ago

465-Seat Outdoor Theater Arrives in Agios Nikolaos

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

Eritrea Park in Mesampelies to Open in 2026

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

Heraklion Airport Arrivals Rise, Promissing a Busy Cretan Summer

Iorgos Pappas

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

1 year ago

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Capturing the Soul of the Soil: Crete’s Call for Cinematic Food Stories

2026-06-05 By Ion Bogdan V.

Crete invites filmmakers to tell food stories that celebrate its culinary heritage through the international Food Film Menu 2026 competition.

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Hersonissos Signs €560,000 Infrastructure Contract to Repair 2020 Storm Damage

2026-06-04 By Kostas Raptis

Hersonissos Municipality has finally signed a €560,000 contract to fix the collapsed retaining walls and broken roads left behind by the severe floods of October and November… 2020.

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Hersonissos Expands Accessible Beaches With New SeaTrac Systems

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

Hersonissos has installed new SeaTrac systems at three beaches, expanding safe and independent sea access for people with mobility disabilities.

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Rethymno Pushes Green Tourism With World Bicycle Day Tour

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

The Rethymno Municipality and its Department of Tourism organized a targeted cycling excursion on Wednesday, June 3, to promote the region as a destination for sustainable and eco-friendly travel. The event, held in celebration of World Bicycle Day, attracted a small group of roughly 30 participants. The registry included local organizers alongside European visitors from […]

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Heraklion Becomes Europe’s Second Favorite Quick Escape

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

According to TUI’s Short Break Ranking 2026, Heraklion is becoming something else entirely: one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for travelers looking to escape for just a few days. The ranking places Heraklion second among all European beach destinations suitable for short breaks, behind only Corfu. The result reflects a growing trend among European travelers […]

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