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Easter in Heraklion

Mihaela Lica Butler

Easter in Heraklion transforms the city with ancient rituals, midnight gatherings, and a crackling sense of anticipation.

1 year ago

Tourists and Locals Grill Lamb by the Sea in Chania’s Venetian Harbor

Iorgos Pappas

Tsíkna takes center stage as Chania’s Venetian Harbor fills with locals and tourists grilling lamb by the waterfront for Orthodox Easter on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

1 year ago

Anastasi Fires Aftermath in Heraklion (Pictures)

Iorgos Pappas

The aftermath of the Anastasi fires in Heraklion revealed dozens of minor property incidents, but thankfully, no serious damages.

1 year ago

Are Crete Visitor Reviews as Glowing as Brochure Promises?

Victoria Udrea

Discover the truth behind Crete visitor reviews and what tourists say about roads, prices, and service.

1 year ago

Chania Tourist Satisfaction: Are Foreign Visitors Secretly Unhappy With Their Holidays?

Kostas Raptis

Chania often shows off the kind of travel brochure charm that looks as if a dog with a smartphone shot most of the photos: welcoming locals, rich flavors, sunbleached beaches, and views that convince even the grumpiest visitor’s Instagram. According to the ever-watchful Western Crete Tourism Observatory, the reality comes with potholes—literally. The latest research […]

1 year ago

Are Your Pets Ready for Easter Night in Crete?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Pet owners are urged to protect animal welfare on Easter night by keeping animals indoors, avoiding restraints, using proper identification.

1 year ago

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

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Stories of Interest

Kolymbari hike

Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Platanias announces a 2km survival hike in Kolymbari. Prepare for bunkers, 50 dangerous steps, and full medical coverage.

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Parliament Clash Over Hotel Worker Taxation

2026-06-23 By Argophilia Travel News

KE MP Manolis Syntychakis and Deputy Minister of National Economy, D. Markopoulos, debate taxation of seasonal hotel workers.

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Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.

Morosini Fountain

The Fencing Around the Lions’ Fountain Has Been Taken Down

2026-06-22 By Iorgos Pappas

The fencing around Heraklion’s Morosini Fountain is gone, but at what cost to the monument’s future? We examine the delay of critical maintenance.

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French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port

2026-06-22 By Manuel Santos

A 70-year-old French tourist was hospitalized after sustaining a leg injury during disembarkation from a leisure boat at the Port of Heraklion.

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