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Crete

It’s Official: Heraklion International Airport Is Europe’s Worst

Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” (IATA: HER, ICAO: LGIR) finds itself at the bottom of Europe’s airport rankings in a top compiled by Holidu based on Google Reviews. Burdened with an average Google Maps rating of 2.6 out of 5, as reflected in over 21,000 reviews, the airport has yet to impress travellers. This low […]

Samaria Gorge Closed for the Day

Iorgos Pappas

Samaria National Park is closed on Sunday, October 6. Weather permitting, the park anticipates reopening on Monday, October 7.

Athens to Heraklion: Deck Songs Concert

Iorgos Pappas

“Athens to Heraklion: Deck Songs” will take place on Sunday, October 6th at 8:30 PM at the picturesque Lake of Agios Nikolaos.

Winter Tourism Surge in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete is once again leading the charge in boosting its tourism sector. Unlike the past, which focused on extending the holiday season, Crete aims to establish itself as a full-fledged winter destination. While many remote workers chose Crete as their favourite winter refuge as early as 2022, this year, the local authorities attempt to attract […]

Ierapetra’s 4th Trail Ride of Crete Starts October 5th

Kostas Raptis

The Ierapetra ATV Friends Club has once again organized the TRAIL RIDE OF CRETE races. The ATV races will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6, 2024. Racers will compete across 180 kilometers of the mountainous terrain surrounding Europe’s Southernmost city. Competitors will compete in timed stars, leaving from Ierapetra’s Eleftheria Square […]

Heraklion: Anticipated Traffic Challenges

Kostas Raptis

Starting tomorrow, both lanes of Hanioporta will be off-limits to vehicles for ten days due to essential restoration efforts at a local monument. The work is crucial to eliminating any potential hazards caused by lingering issues and moisture damage. Although delayed, this project is now moving forward to ensure the site’s safety. As a result […]

SeaWorld Orlando’s New Resident

Manuel Santos

SeaWorld Orlando has opened its doors to Ukiaq, a rare Pacific walrus calf discovered alone on the beaches of Utqiagvik, Alaska. Known affectionately as Uki, this young walrus embodies the spirit and culture of Alaska. After being rescued and cared for at the Alaska SeaLife Center, the United States Fish & Wildlife Service deemed Ukiaq […]