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Review: Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay

Victoria Udrea

Wyndham Mirabello Bay Resort redefines hospitality paradigms by transporting guests into uncharted realms of luxuriousness and satisfaction. Under ZEUS International Hotels and Resorts’ acclaimed care, this property recently unveiled several transformative enhancements.

2 years ago

Chania Official Moves for Immediate Reopening of Samaria Gorge

Argophilia Travel News

Chania officials call for the reopening of Samaria Gorge in the aftermath of earthquakes that caused its precautionary closure.

2 years ago

Car Rentals in Crete: Finding the Perfect Vehicle for Your Needs

Mihaela Lica Butler

While there are various modes of transport on Crete, renting a car offers the easiest and fastest method; additionally, it can take you places that may otherwise be inaccessible by bus.

2 years ago

Sept. 9-16 the 3rd Mediterranean Beach Games “Heraklion 2023”

Phil Butler

Heraklion , Crete is hosting the 3rd Mediterranean Beach Games 2023 from September 9 to 16. More than 1,500 top athletes will be competing.

2 years ago

Curiosity Has Peaked Over the Devastating 1303 Crete Earthquake

Phil Butler

Recent earthquakes on or around Crete Island, in Greece, have people worldwide searching for past seismic events like the 1303 Crete Earthquake that devastated much of the island.

2 years ago

Samaria Gorge Remains Closed to Tourists

Mihaela Lica Butler

Samaria Gorge (Φαράγγι Σαμαριάς) remains closed today after a 4.9 quake injured a 45-year-old Spanish hiker last Sunday.

2 years ago

Chania: Swimmer Allegedly Bitten by Lagocephalus (Λαγοκέφαλος) Fish

Victoria Udrea

A Lagocephalus sceleratus fish allegedly bit a swimmer off the coast of Chania on August 15. According to ZarpaNews.gr, the swimmer was a woman swimming quite deep.

2 years ago

Do You Believe in Mermaids? Vritomartis, the Nymph of Gortys

Mihaela Lica Butler

Vritomartis was a mermaid and a Minoan Goddess of mountains and hunting who fled from King Minos and became a protector of fishermen and hunters.

2 years ago

Crete Tavern Review: Alexis Zorbas in Matala

Phil Butler

A review of one of Matala’s most popular beachfront tavernas, Alexis Zorbas. It’s a place we frequent fairly often, or at least we did.

2 years ago

Sitia’s Quest for Guinness World Records: Serving the Largest Kakavia

Mihaela Lica Butler

On Friday, August 18, Sitia’s central square is scheduled to be the site of the attempt to conquer the GWR for the largest serving of kakavia.

2 years ago

Elounda Hills to Be Most Coveted Real Estate in the Mediterranean

Phil Butler

Mirum Hellas is developing Elounda Hills to become one of the most coveted destinations in the Mediterranean.

2 years ago

Alpha Star Natalia Germanou Enjoying Laid Back Holiday on Crete

Phil Butler

Alpha TV star Natalia Germanou caught on a sandy beach while vacationing in Crete via her Instagram.

2 years ago

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Heraklion forces tourist catamarans into an unsafe, foul-smelling industrial port while raising fees by 300%

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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.

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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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