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Why Hotel Occupancy Rates in Crete Are Lower Than Expected This Season

Argophilia Travel News

This season, hotel occupancy rates in Crete have dropped, leaving many hoteliers echoing the same question: why are the rooms empty?

1 year ago

Oceanis Lifeguards Save Tourists from Drowning in Crete

Manuel Santos

Oceanis lifeguards rescued multiple tourists from drowning due to strong currents along Crete’s most popular beaches.

1 year ago

New Thematic Parks at Keritis Bridge to Commemorate History and Nature

Iorgos Pappas

The Municipality of Platanias proposes an ambitious project that will transform the eastern and western sides of the iconic Keritis Bridge. The initiative focuses on the creation of thematic historical and environmental parks, breathing new life into a place steeped in memories and natural grace. Keritis Bridge, built around 1908 during the term of Prime […]

1 year ago

Karavolas Beachfront Marred by Decay

Iorgos Pappas

Even on a sunlit spring day, the Karavolas Beachfront in Heraklion cannot hide its neglect. Geórgios Manoúsos, a politician with a keen photographer’s eye, describes his most recent visit as “a sad reflection of the city’s priorities.” This is not a casual complaint; thousands of visitors, both tourists and local families, see the same problems […]

1 year ago

Sitia Brings Back the Legendary Kakavia Feast

Victoria Udrea

The city of Sitia invites food lovers to the 2025 Kakavia Festival, reviving the record-setting seafood tradition by serving the world’s largest Kakavia soup.

1 year ago

Tourism Human Resources Crisis in Crete

Manuel Santos

This summer tourist season, tourism human resources in Crete face a severe shortage as employees exit the sector.

1 year ago

Tourists Shocked as Ammunition Found Near Ierapetra Beach

Manuel Santos

Early this morning, a diver discovered suspicious ammunition about 20 meters off the Ierapetra coast.

1 year ago

WIFI4GR Brings Free Public Wi-Fi in Tsoutsouras

Kostas Raptis

The Municipality of Minoa Pediada has launched WIFI4GR, offering free high-speed internet access in Tsoutsouras and future expansion to 32 locations across the region.

1 year ago

36,000+ Short-term Rental Properties Fuel Tourism Boom in Crete

Victoria Udrea

Crete now tops Greece in short-term rentals with over 36,000 listings. Learn what property owners need to know about legal rules.

1 year ago

Zominthos Full Moon Event 2025: Minoan Culture, Film & Music Under the August Moon

Kostas Raptis

The Zominthos Full Moon event, taking place August 9, 2025 honors Minoan history with film, music, and a tribute to legendary archaeologists.

1 year ago

Sitia Welcomed an Official UNESCO Visit

Manuel Santos

Sitia hosted an official UNESCO visit focused on Minoan palace recognition, future cultural collaborations, and cultural exchanges.

1 year ago

Meanings Behind Crete’s Kandylaki Roadside Shrines

Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s roadsides are dotted with kandylaki. Learn what these shrines mean and how they reflect local culture and faith.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

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Fire Breaks Out in Drimiskos, Southern Rethymno; Firefighters Move Quickly

2026-09-22 By Argophilia Travel News

A wildfire broke out Tuesday in Drimiskos, southern Rethymno. Eight fire engines, 16 firefighters and two EMODE teams are fighting the blaze

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Agios Nikolaos Port Upgrades Lighting With New LED Floodlights

2026-09-22 By Arthur Butler

Agios Nikolaos Port has replaced old floodlights on four 35-metre towers with LED technology, improving safety while reducing energy use and operating costs.

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New Kastelli Airport Could Open Home Port Era for Heraklion’s Cruise Future

2026-09-22 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion expects more than 400,000 cruise passengers in 2026, but the bigger opportunity lies ahead, with the new Kastelli airport and home port plans reshaping the city’s cruise strategy.

Rain Causes Samaria Gorge Closure on September 23

Rain Causes Samaria Gorge Closure on September 23

2026-09-22 By Iorgos Pappas

The Samaria Gorge will remain closed on Wednesday, September 23, after an updated weather forecast shows rainfall above the gorge’s approved safety limits. The Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency (OFYPEKA) made the decision based on the latest forecast from Greece’s National Meteorological Service. For travelers planning a hike, that means one important thing: don’t […]

Sitia Wildfire

Sitia Wildfire Eases After Night of Wind-Driven Reignition, 135 Firefighters Still on Ground

2026-09-21 By Iorgos Pappas

A wildfire near Chonos in Sitia has eased after a difficult night of wind-driven flare-ups. Firefighters and two aircraft continue battling scattered active hotspots.

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