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Here’s Why You Must Visit Knossos When You Vacation on Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

Ruins are ruins: old bricks, aged stonework, dry moss, and cracks. But, at Knossos the right mindset evokes the sublime.

4 years ago

Happy Easter From Argophilia & Five of Crete’s Best

Phil Butler

Happy Easter from the team at Argophilia and the famously friendly people of the island of Crete!

4 years ago

7 Instagram Shares To Make You Fly to Crete in 2021

Phil Butler

Seven reasons you simply must fly to Crete in 2021. Stunning beaches, amazing valleys, Garden of Eden gorges, and unequalled variety await.

4 years ago

Fit in Crete Plans 5-Day Kythera Island E-bike Adventure

Phil Butler

Fit in Crete plans a 5-day adventure on one of the Mediterranean’s most fantastic island paradises, Kythera Island.

4 years ago

Crete Region Gives “Green Light” for Dive Park Ierapetra

Phil Butler

A committee on the environment from the Region of Crete has just unanimously approved a project for the creation of Dive Park Ierapetra.

4 years ago

Five Stunning and Sexy Adults-Only Hotels on Crete

Phil Butler

Here is a shortlist of some of the most recommended adults-only resorts and hotels for romantic getaways on Crete island.

4 years ago

Spring Warms the Waters Off Crete’s Fabulous Beaches

Phil Butler

It’s finally Spring on Crete island, and the pristine waters offshore are warming and welcoming visitors and locals alike.

4 years ago

Gavdos Accident Frames Extent of Athens Disconnectedness

Phil Butler

The Greek leadership shows a total disconnect from the public trust. A recent accident shows no contingencies emergencies.

4 years ago

Crete: Birthplace of the Wild Goddess of the Hunt

Aleksandr Shatskih

On Crete, there is a legend, a god or goddess, or a myth around every bend in the road or turn of a river.

4 years ago

Pieces of Crete: Sharing a Paradise Like No Other

Phil Butler

More Instagram shares from the mysterious and beautiful Crete island, a paradise like no other place in the world.

4 years ago

Are Big Tour Operators Sailing Crete to a Point of No Return?

Phil Butler

TUI and Hapag-Lloyd intend on making Crete a new base of operations for late Spring and Summer 2021. But, is this a good thing, or bad?

4 years ago

“Remain Calm” Greek Ministers Have “Everything” Under Control

Phil Butler

The people of Crete are weary of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and the seeming inability of Greek leadership to protect them.

4 years ago

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The Catamaran Removal from Heraklion’s Venetian Harbour Is Called “Incomprehensible and Dangerous.”

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

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

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The Geminids Over Crete

2025-11-20 By Manuel Santos

Crete offers some of Europe’s clearest skies for the Geminid meteor shower.

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Poison Hiding in Crete’s Most Photographed Flower

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Oleander grows everywhere in Crete, but it is highly poisonous to people and pets.

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Do We Have Mushrooms in Crete?

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

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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Why Rural Crete Just Became Easier to Explore

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

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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