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Heraklion’s Historic Chronaki House Moves Closer to Restoration With €260,000 Study Deal

Victoria Udrea

Crete signed a €260,000 agreement to complete renovation studies for Heraklion’s historic Chronaki House, for full funding of restoration.

1 month ago

Archanes Is Getting a Real Archaeological Museum and It Will Be Huge

Iorgos Pappas

Crete is planning a new Archaeological Museum in Archanes using the old wine bottling facilities, with a €730,000 study program and a 6,330 sq.m museum layout.

1 month ago

Heraklion Airport Is Closing Its Main Runway Again and Yes, It Will Be Chaos

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport closes its main runway Jan 19–26 for upgrades. Only the diagonal runway will operate, ATR turboprops only, daytime only.

1 month ago

Heraklion Carnival 2026 Is Coming and the Crowds Are Already Warming Up

Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion’s Carnival 2026 program includes two Treasure Hunts (Feb 1 & Feb 8) and the Kastrino Carnival parade on Feb 15, with registration details and info.

1 month ago

Crete Keeps Begging for Winter Tourists but Hides Its Best Winter Secret

Manuel Santos

Crete loves to talk about extending the season. Every year, the same press releases march out like disciplined soldiers: diversification, four-season destination, sustainability, authentic experiences, year-round tourism… And then the brochures show the same beach, the same cocktail, the same sunset. Meanwhile, on the actual mountain spine of the island, Crete quietly hosts something that […]

1 month ago

Crete Went to Utrecht to Woo the Dutch and It Might Work Again

Iorgos Pappas

Crete promoted year-round tourism at Vakantiebeurs in Utrecht (Jan 8–11). The Dutch market ranked 5th in 2025 arrivals to Heraklion and Chania airports.

1 month ago

Aposelemi Water Pipeline Project Launched for Agios Nikolaos Areas With €14.8M Budget

Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s OAK launched a tender for €14.8M water pipelines from Aposelemi Dam to Neapoli, Sisi, Kritsa and Elounda, funded by 2021–2027 environment program.

1 month ago

Kastelli Airport Just Dropped a Startup Challenge and Crete Should Pay Attention

Kostas Raptis

Kastelli Airport is already acting like the future. The new SkyImpact Challenge will mentor 10 teams, offer prizes up to €5,000, and may pilot winning ideas inside the new airport itself.

1 month ago

TripAdvisor Ranked Crete Among the Best Places on Earth Again

Iorgos Pappas

Crete is once again ranked among Europe’s and the world’s top destinations in TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best awards, based on millions of reviews.

1 month ago

Hersonissos Mayor Calls for Urgent Plan to Fight Drought

Iorgos Pappas

Hersonissos Mayor Zacharias Doxastakis urges coordinated water management in Crete, proposing use of Almyros River and a gravity pipeline to Aposelemi Dam.

1 month ago

Crete Olive Oil Prices 2026 Stuck Around €5/kg

Victoria Udrea

Crete’s olive oil prices hover at €4.80–€5.00/kg in early 2026 as sales freeze until mid-January and demand stays low across key regions.

1 month ago

Crete in 2026: Timeless Culture Meets Rising Travel Demand

Phil Butler

Crete has long attracted travelers, and in 2026 it is beginning a new chapter defined by depth, continuity, and real history rather than passing trends. Greece’s largest island is not just coming back into focus for travelers; it is showing itself as a place where today’s curiosity meets the weight of the past. Industry forecasts […]

1 month ago

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