The municipal government strives to make Heraklion a year-round tourist destination, capitalising on its unique blend of culture, history, food, and natural beauty. The Municipality of Heraklion intends to enhance these assets through strategic interventions and infrastructural enhancements to establish the Municipality as a year-round tourism destination, attracting foreign and local visitors. However, the initiative has several hurdles, including […]
Crete
Knossos Palace Fueled Crete €11M Revenue in 2023
Last year, Knossos’ archaeological significance proved lucrative, funneling €11 million into Crete’s tourism economy.
Kotsyfos Gorge Closure Impacts Local Tourism
Following the repeated massive landslides in the Kotsyfos Gorge on January 19 and March 13, the inhabitants of the southern part of Rethymno have been enduring an unending struggle for the past month and a half. Situated twenty-two kilometres south of Rethymno, the three-kilometre Kourtaliotiko Gorge is one of the island’s most breathtaking natural attractions. […]
Closing Hours at Heraklion Archaeological Museum Outrage Visitors
Unexpected closed doors at Heraklion Archaeological Museum leave many tourists asking why. Get the inside scoop!
Structural Reinforcement at the Minoan Palace of Malia
Maintenance and structural reinforcement works at the Minoan Palace of Malia have begun, thanks to funding from the Ministry of Culture.
Consumer Alert: Fake Luxury Items Sold in Shops in Crete
Crete officials discovered a large enterprise where dishonest businesses sold phony luxury goods. Investigators confiscated 23,897 counterfeit items and penalized six firms €206,500.
Silver Spirit Inaugurated the Cruise Season in Agios Nikolaos
The cruise season in Agios Nikolaos debuts with the elegant Silver Spirit, offering travelers unparalleled experiences on the Cretan Sea.
Foraging Horta: Activities in the Chania Regional Unit
Chania Regional Unit and local groups are hosting a program honoring the Cretan practice of foraging and consuming wild horta (edible greens).
Magnitude 3.5 Quake Occurs Near Tsoutsouras, Crete
More Crete and Greece earthquakes rattle the locals. A 3.5 magnitude quake near Tsoutsouras comes following a stronger Libyan Sea event.
Sitia Airport Exceeds Passenger Growth Averages for Greece
Sitia Airport has exceeded the Greece average for passenger traffic growth. Some 4,720 travelers chose the airport in East of Crete Island.
Heraklion Port Expects a Banner Year for Cruises in 2024
Heraklion port is anticipating 266 cruise ships by the end of the year, which is a 10% increase over last year.
Chania to Introduce Electric Buses Before the Tourist Season
Electric buses will connect outlying parking spaces to Chania’s city core. The five buses will be introduced in time for the tourist season.
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