Crete

July 25 to August 25th: “Illuminating Tomorrow” and the Rokka Celebrations

Phil Butler

Beginning July 25th and running through August 12th, the 2022 Rokka Festival promises to be the most colorful ever.

3 years ago

Chania Officials Mull Preventative Ban Over Emergency Situation

Phil Butler

In Chania Prefecture, officials held an emergency meeting to discuss additional measures to prevent further forest fires in the region.

3 years ago

4.4 Magnitude Quake Rattles Central Crete [Updates]

Phil Butler

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake outside the previously hard-hit village of Arkalochori shook central Crete island this afternoon.

3 years ago

Crete’s Finest Athletes End Tribute to Olympic Days at Karteros Beach

Phil Butler

“Sports, from dream to feat,” a three-day sports celebration, culminated at the National Coastal Sports Facilities in Karteros Beach.

3 years ago

Greece Tourism Minister in Heraklion Discussing Season So Far

Phil Butler

Greece Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias praised Heraklion as a fine example of cooperation between tourism operators and local authorities.

3 years ago

Five Crete Island Beaches to Live For

Phil Butler

Here are five Crete beaches very few off-islanders even know about. These amazing places are simply what we live for.

3 years ago

This Week at the Karteros Beach Sports Center – Olympic Days 2022

Phil Butler

Coming up July 15-17, the festival Olympic Days 2022 will see top athletes, coaches, and beach sports enthusiasts gather at Karteros.

3 years ago

Wizz Air Cuts Flights to Heraklion on Crete

Argophilia Travel News

Budget airline Wizz Air has reduced Summer flights to Heraklion from Cardiff Airport as part of a reduction in its overall capacity.

3 years ago

Modern Ceramics Exhibition at Archaeological Museum of Heraklion

Phil Butler

Yesterday, the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion opened a fabulous Periodic Exhibition of Modern Ceramics by the Ichni Ceramics Team. This 7th iteration of contemporary works in ceramic by 25 ceramicists was co-organized with the Ichni Ceramics Group, The exhibition, which has free admission, is in the Polytechnic Hall of Apps and will run until August […]

3 years ago