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Cretan Green: Prickly Pear Extravaganza

Mihaela Lica Butler

Prickly pears grow abundantly on Crete Island. You will see them in the wild or in vast plantations. They are available in supermarkets, too.

3 years ago

Cretan Green: Why Stamnagathi Horta Is a Staple in Greek Homes

Mihaela Lica Butler

Welcome to Crete: we forage here. We are one with nature. We eat green. Some 300 wild leafy greens count as “horta” and of them, we only remember the usual suspects: borage, wild garlic, wild asparagus, purslane, amaranth, mustard, dandelion, and grass lily among others. But, the star of this story is stamnagathi. You can […]

3 years ago

What If the Secrets of Keftiu Could Rescue Humanity’s Future?

Phil Butler

We must look into our past, perhaps at the mysterious Keftiu, to search for the ideal path for our society.

3 years ago

A 5.7 Magnitude Quake Rattles Crete Island

Phil Butler

Crete island was rocked this morning by a magnitude 5.7 earthquake offshore of the seaside village of Lentas, in the south.

3 years ago

The Connectedness of Beauty: A Secret of Crete Few People Know

Phil Butler

They say “It’s a small world,” but on Crete Island the cliche takes on new meaning for those who love this island.

3 years ago

EODY Reports 4,943 New COVID Cases in 24 Hours

Argophilia Travel News

Greece records over 4,000 new COVID cases in the past 24 hours. In Crete the Omicron variant has already been detected.

3 years ago

REDS Wins Bid for Former U.S. Military Base on Crete

Argophilia Travel News

Greek developer REDS submitted the highest bid for the former former U.S. military base just outside Heraklion, Crete.

3 years ago

Is it Safe to Travel to Crete Now?

Mihaela Lica Butler

COVID-19 threatens your health, therefore it is not safe to travel to Crete now. Know before you must travel to Crete:

3 years ago

Is Crete a Good Destination for Solo Travelers?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete is an ideal destination for solo travelers. It has a low criminality index and a very high safety index. Here are recommendations from our local staff.

3 years ago

More Reasons to Move to Incredible Crete for Good

Phil Butler

Winter’s arrived on Incredible Crete, and now the natural beauty of Greece’s biggest island glows from underneath cloudy skies.

3 years ago

Mourtzanakis Residence Sets Low Season Weekends Schedule

Aleksandr Shatskih

Mourtzanakis Residence Eco-Hotel set for fun and adventure in the wilderness of Crete through the off-season.

3 years ago

Stories From Keftiu: The Rhadamanthys Precedent

Phil Butler

A first in a series of stories (chapters) from the myth and reality of the land the ancients called Keftiu.

3 years ago

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Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Wash Ashore in Crete

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

The organization ARION confirmed a mass stranding of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on the coasts of southeastern Crete.

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Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

2025-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

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The Chorus of Autumn Crows

2025-09-25 By Victoria Udrea

In autumn, crows gather outside windows with a noisy chorus — part annoyance, part seasonal ritual. A lyrical tale of their racket and the crooked music of change.

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The Birds of Crete: Small Singers, Loud Landlords

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

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Steps That will Help you to Get into the Real Estate Business

2025-09-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Discover practical steps to start your real estate career. Learn about licensing, networking, property investment, and market research to succeed in the real estate business.

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