Oleander grows everywhere in Crete, but it is highly poisonous to people and pets.
Crete
Do We Have Mushrooms in Crete?
Crete offers rich mushroom habitats across its forests and mountains. Learn where to find them, when to forage, which species are safe, and how to explore responsibly.
Why Rural Crete Just Became Easier to Explore
Malevizi signs a 1.6M-euro road improvement project, upgrading rural access and boosting safety for visitors exploring Crete’s mountain villages.
Ierapetra Gets 1.5 Million Euros and We Should All Clap Like Seals
Government approves 1.5M euros for Ierapetra’s wildfire damage, celebrated as a major victory despite barely covering repairs.
Crete Faces Deeper Drought Conditions Despite Early Winter Rains
METEO reports deeper soil drought in Crete despite early winter rains. Surface moisture improved across Greece, but underground reserves on the island remain low.
Crete Faces EU Pressure Over Kasteli Airport’s Missing Rail Link
Haris Mamoulakis warns that Crete’s new Kasteli Airport may open as the EU’s only major hub without a rail link.
Crete’s Hiking Season Gets Longer
Crete extends trail maintenance into winter as hiking tourism continues to grow. Visitors urged to stay safe — and never hike alone.
Crete’s Hidden Winter Market Boom
From honey to herbs, Crete’s winter fairs are thriving. Tourists and locals flock to village markets, where tradition, warmth, and inflation meet under one tent.
Cretan Wineries Gear Up for Gastronomy Tourism
Crete’s vineyards prepare for a record season of gastronomy tourism, blending vineyard stays, local table pairings, and authentic Cretan hospitality.
Heraklion Declares War on Potholes Again
Heraklion commits 854,000 euros to pothole repairs and road safety upgrades, promising faster interventions and safer streets—if the plan finally works.
Crete’s Olive Oil Season Begins With a Question Nobody Wants to Answer: How Low Can It Go?
Crete braces for one of its weakest olive oil seasons as drought, pests, high costs, and poor infrastructure drive production and prices into decline.
Agios Nikolaos Restores the Yellow Line as Red and Green Routes Pause
Agios Nikolaos reinstates the Yellow Line from 17 November 2025 while the Red and Green Lines pause.
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