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Announcing the 3rd Pancretan Career Day in the Hotel Units of Crete

Victoria Udrea

The 3rd Pancretan Career Day will take place January 18, at Aquila Atlantis Hotel in Heraklion and January 24 at Akali Hotel in Chania.

1 year ago

First Snow of the Year on Psiloritis

Kostas Raptis

The first snow of the year descended upon Psiloritis early this morning, enveloping the landscape in a breathtaking wintry panorama.

1 year ago

Where and When to Go Skiing on Crete Island

Mihaela Lica Butler

Skiing on Crete Island: Pierra Creta, Europe’s southernmost ski mountaineering event, is scheduled from March 8th to 10th, 2024.

1 year ago

Crete Ranks in the Top 10 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Destinations for 2024

Argophilia Travel News

Crete ranked ninth in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards 2024, while Dubai clinched the top spot for the third year in a row.

1 year ago

Crete Expects Record Year for Tourism in 2024

Kostas Raptis

The upcoming tourist season in Crete is anticipated to commence earlier and attract a larger influx of visitors compared to previous years.

1 year ago

Travel Alert: Minoan Lines Emergency Gale Statement

Kostas Raptis

Due to inclement weather conditions, the company’s ships will remain docked in the ports of Heraklion and Piraeus until the sailing ban is lifted.

1 year ago

Kissamos Prepares for the 15th Kissamitiko Carnival

Mihaela Lica Butler

Kissamos Municipality prepares for the forthcoming Kissamitiko Carnival, scheduled to unfold on Sunday, March 17th, 2024.

1 year ago

3.7 Magnitude Earthquake 11 km southeast of Zakros

Iorgos Pappas

On Monday, January 8, 2024, at 4:08 pm local time (Europe/Athens GMT +2), a moderate magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck approximately 30 kilometres (19 miles) from Sitia, Crete, Greece. The earthquake, with a very shallow depth of 18.2 kilometres (11 miles), was not perceived by locals or at least not reported as such. At first, the […]

1 year ago

Makry Gialos Fishing Harbor Damaged by Southerly Winds

Kostas Raptis

The jetty at Makry Gialos fishing harbor has receded to a length of 40 meters, requiring immediate attention and restoration efforts.

1 year ago

Record Arrivals at Chania International Airport

Mihaela Lica Butler

In 2023, Chania International Airport “Daskalogiannis” (IATA: CHQ, ICAO: LGSA) saw a record total of 3,580,603 passengers passing through its gates.

1 year ago

New COVID-19 Data in Greece

Kostas Raptis

On Thursday, January 4th, 2024, a total of 163 free COVID-19 tests were conducted at central locations across sixty regional units of Greece.

1 year ago

Proper Etiquette for an Enjoyable Travel Experience

Argophilia Travel News

Engage in acts of kindness such as buying a fellow traveller coffee or offering to pay for someone’s seat upgrade.

1 year ago

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Malevizi signs a 1.6M-euro road improvement project, upgrading rural access and boosting safety for visitors exploring Crete’s mountain villages.

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