The new 48-acre Erythraia Linear Park in Heraklion, featuring bike paths, playgrounds, and 149 parking spots, will open in July.
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Saharan Dust Expected Across Crete Starting Saturday, May 9
Crete authorities warn of Saharan dust concentrations exceeding safety limits on May 9-10.
11 New Hiking Trails for Asterousia
11 new hiking routes in Crete’s Asterousia Mountains take you from rugged peaks to the Libyan Sea, on the “Asterousia Trails”.
Which Airline Is Flying Most to Crete?
New data from the Crete Aviation Observatory reveals the top airlines flying to Chania in 2025, highlighting a surge in Scandinavian travel.
Vandals Target Accessible Bathroom in Heraklion’s Theotokopoulos Park
Heraklion officials condemn the vandalism of a newly installed accessible restroom in Theotokopoulos Park, calling it a strike against public dignity.
Unprecedented May Hail Storm Floods Homes
A sudden, violent spring storm caused indoor flooding in Heraklion and turned the mountains white with hail. Read the firsthand account.
Crete Coastline Under Threat
Coastal erosion threatens Crete as rising sea levels strip land and property in Gra Ligia, Arvi, and Keratokampos.
Samaria Gorge Missed Traditional May 1 Opening Date
Severe Winter Destruction Halts the Season The heavy wooden gates at Xyloskalo remain firmly shut. The sudden, violent torrents of the past winter have carved new, dangerous realities into the floor of the Samaria Gorge, leaving the path impassable. While the first of May traditionally welcomes thousands of hikers eager to trace the ancient trail […]
Which Cretan Paradises Are Dissolving Into the Sea?
From Chrysi Island to Sitia, discover which Cretan beaches are most vulnerable to sea-level rise and the radical plans to save them.
Hiker Rescued After Ill-Advised Gorge Trek
A 58-year-old French hiker with a pre-existing knee injury was rescued from Crete’s Richtis Gorge. Local rescuers say she’s lucky to be alive.
Flight from Copenhagen Ends in Arrest
28-year-old Swede was arrested and sent for psychiatric evaluation following aggressive behavior on a flight from Copenhagen to Crete.
Are Tourists in Crete Safe?
Following a series of accidents and arrests in Crete, we examine the safety of the island for 2026 travelers and the importance of hotel pool regulations.
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