Elafonisi, a paradise for sun-seekers and selfie enthusiasts, has become the battleground for Greece’s latest episode of “Who can break the law while admiring nature.” For those who skipped the fanfare, the region’s Monitoring and Implementation Committee held their fourth meeting on April 15, 2025. Their job? To check if the Elafonisi environmental protection plan—announced […]
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Recycled Waste Keeps Piling Up in Ierapetra
Tourists visiting Crete find Ierapetra struggling with mounting recycled waste from farm chemicals. Local officials, farmers, and recycling companies face gridlock due to government delays.
VOAK Completion Drags On
VOAK completion on Crete inches forward as the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, Nikos Tachiaos, discusses the latest hurdles and plans for the island’s major highway.
Samaria Gorge Accident – Belgian Hiker Vowes to Return
After the Samaria Gorge accident on April 22, a 28-year-old Belgian hiker survived a 25-meter fall thanks to the efforts of fellow hikers and Chania rescue teams.
Samaria Gorge Remains Dangerous: Young Tourist Survives Shocking 25-Meter Fall
A young Dutch tourist was hospitalized after falling 25 meters in Samaria Gorge, which remains dangerous for hikers. He is in stable condition at Chania Hospital’s Neurosurgery Clinic.
Let’s Go for Horta Walks This Weekend in Chania
Let’s Go for Horta in Chania from April 26-27, with local guides, cultural associations, and likeminded peers.
Restoration Plans for Villa Pologiorgis, Chania’s Most Charming Eyesore
On April 22, 2025, the study to revive and reuse the illustrious Villa Pologiorgis in Amperia officially got a handshake—or, more accurately, a signature—from Chania’s mayor, Panagiotis Simandirakis. No sooner had the mayor’s pen touched paper than a room of deputies, civil servants, and, possibly, someone’s cousin, confirmed the deal. The contract—routinely titled “Study for […]
Full Hotels and Packed Cafés at Easter in Ierapetra
During Easter in Ierapetra, officials report 70% hotel occupancy, crowded eateries, and demand fueled by good weather and tradition.
Crete Tourist Season Hurdles: Easter Visitor Boom, Summer Challenges, and Hotel Staffing Struggles
Hoteliers in Crete witnessed record Easter occupancy, but the Crete tourist season hurdles are just starting.
Heraklion Airport Records 290 International Flights for Easter 2025
Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport handled 290 international flights during Easter, seeing an 8.4% rise in travelers.
The Red Tulip of Crete Blooms on the Gious Kambos Plateau
Visitors flock to Gious Kambos Plateau to witness the red tulip of Crete, a unique protected flower of significant ecological importance.
Easter of the Dead in Tylisos
Every year after Easter, the community of Tylisos holds the Easter of the Dead, a ritual that brings villagers together at the cemetery to remember lost loved ones with food, drink, and prayers.
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