Crete

Of Crete, the Sea, and the Hills

Phil Butler

Verse and imagery of the Crete, and the wonderful dreams so many people have about the everlasting seas surrounding the island.

1 year ago

Iorgos Pappas

The path is clear for restoring Chania’s last monument—the Venetian Neoria—thanks to €22 million secured for its revival.

1 year ago

Phil Butler

The stunning Numo Ierapetra Resort opens under Hilton’s “Curio” management brand for 2024.

1 year ago

Iorgos Pappas

The Venerato 2024 Culture Festival on June 14-16 will feature local food, wine, live music, and folk dances in a scenic outdoor setting.

1 year ago

Kostas Raptis

Crete island’s Summer temperatures have shot past all records as of June 5th. The heat trend promises record sales of sunscreen and huge AC bills.

1 year ago

Kostas Raptis

The Porto Veneziano presents “piano nights” on the Venetian Harbor in Chania with renowned pianist Dimitris Droumboyannis.

1 year ago

Phil Butler

The Visit Heraklion information center is one of the key places visitors should check out on first arriving in Crete’s biggest city.

1 year ago

Manuel Santos

To date, over 120 organized beaches across Crete have been successfully auctioned generating over 1.5 million euros through beach concessions.

1 year ago

Victoria Udrea

An international jury is reviewing Crete’s unique cuisine and culture for the European Region of Gastronomy 2026 title.

1 year ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

The insolvency of FTI Touristik GmbH, initiated on Monday, June 3, 2024, has significantly impacted the tourism sector in Crete.

1 year ago

Manuel Santos

In Crete, there are 146 Blue Flag beaches 51 in the Lassithi Regional Unit, together with Chania 38, Rethymno 22, and Heraklion 35.

1 year ago

Victoria Udrea

Early snowmelt on Psiloritis Mountain hints at a blazing summer and water scarcity crisis in Crete, affecting agriculture and consumption.

1 year ago