The velodrome of Kathiana in the Chania regional unit will open in early 2025 according to Chania’s mayor, Panagiotis Simandirakis.
Crete
Diktaean Cave Closes to the Public for 11 Months
The Diktaean Cave near Lassithi, which is said to be the birthplace of Zeus in mythology, will be closed to the public until January 2025 as its rocky slopes are reinforced.
Chania Lifeguard Crisis: Only 50% of Costs Covered by State in 2024
Chania faces recurring issues with lifeguard coverage this year, with only 50% of costs now state-funded.
Chios to Welcome its First Luxury Wellness Retreat: Pearl Island
Chios is poised to unveil its inaugural luxury wellness sanctuary, the Pearl Island Chios Hotel & Spa, scheduled to welcome guests in July.
Heraklion Port: A Cruise Destination on the Rise
The port of Heraklion has seen a remarkable increase in cruise tourists.
Samaria Gorge Reopens for Tourists
Crete’s most famous gorge and one of the most popular in Europe, Samaria Gorge, reopened today for its entire route.
Crete Region Announced Prohibition of Traffic in NATURA Areas
The Region of Crete has announced a a two-day preventive ban on the travel through, camping, or movement of persons or vehicles NATURA areas
Heraklion to Become a Year-Round Destination
The municipal government strives to make Heraklion a year-round tourist destination, capitalising on its unique blend of culture, history, food, and natural beauty. The Municipality of Heraklion intends to enhance these assets through strategic interventions and infrastructural enhancements to establish the Municipality as a year-round tourism destination, attracting foreign and local visitors. However, the initiative has several hurdles, including […]
Knossos Palace Fueled Crete €11M Revenue in 2023
Last year, Knossos’ archaeological significance proved lucrative, funneling €11 million into Crete’s tourism economy.
Kotsyfos Gorge Closure Impacts Local Tourism
Following the repeated massive landslides in the Kotsyfos Gorge on January 19 and March 13, the inhabitants of the southern part of Rethymno have been enduring an unending struggle for the past month and a half. Situated twenty-two kilometres south of Rethymno, the three-kilometre Kourtaliotiko Gorge is one of the island’s most breathtaking natural attractions. […]
Closing Hours at Heraklion Archaeological Museum Outrage Visitors
Unexpected closed doors at Heraklion Archaeological Museum leave many tourists asking why. Get the inside scoop!
Structural Reinforcement at the Minoan Palace of Malia
Maintenance and structural reinforcement works at the Minoan Palace of Malia have begun, thanks to funding from the Ministry of Culture.
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