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September Is the New August in Crete

Victoria Udrea

Crete’s tourist season expands as September flight capacity rivals August records, pushing high season well into November across Chania and Heraklion.

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Crete VOAK Highway Construction Triggers Severe Peak-Season Gridlock

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion transport drivers challenge the Minister to navigate VOAK traffic chaos as local groups demand night work and threaten legal action over highway delays.

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Agios Nikolaos Wants You to Bring Your Mandolin and Sing in the Streets

Argophilia Travel News

Agios Nikolaos invites lutenists, violinists, mandolinists, and singers to join a traditional street cantada celebrating World Tourism Day on September 22, 2026

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Crete Gas Prices Stay Above €2 a Liter, But Don’t Worry, You’re Getting 10 Cents Off

Manuel Santos

Fuel prices in Crete remain above €2 a litre as Brent crude tops $91, natural gas hits a 44-month high and electricity costs face renewed pressure.

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Agios Nikolaos Is Getting a Soundtrack on September 22

Manuel Santos

A traditional kantada (serenade) taking over the streets of Agios Nikolaos to celebrate World Tourism Day.

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Music and Serenades to Fill Agios Nikolaos Streets on September 22

Manuel Santos

Agios Nikolaos will celebrate World Tourism Day with a traditional kantada featuring local musicians and singers on September 22, 2026.

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Why Former Military Camps Could Be Put to Better Use to Enhance Visitor and Community Experience

Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion is planning schools, social housing, green spaces and public facilities on three former military sites. But before every square meter is assigned a conventional purpose, perhaps someone should ask whether part of this land could become something visitors would actually come to Crete to experience. The Municipality of Heraklion has moved another step closer […]

1 month ago

Tourist Told to Leave Crete Beach After Card Payment Allegedly Fails

Kostas Raptis

Kostas, our Travel Tech expert, dismantles the recent incident at Agia Pelagia where a beach operator refused a card payment.

1 month ago

Search and Rescue Operation Underway in Ammoudara for Missing 67-Year-Old Surfer

Manuel Santos

A major search operation is underway in Ammoudara, Crete, for a missing 67-year-old local surfer whose board was recovered from the sea.

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Hersonissos Police Had a Busy August, From Drunk Drivers to 12,825 Empty Balloons

Iorgos Pappas

Greek police complete a massive August sweep in Hersonissos, seizing bootleg alcohol, thousands of laughing gas balloons, and issuing nearly 900 traffic fines.

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Cultural Association of Apesokari Hosts Guided Tour of Local Minoan Ruins and Messara Museum

Argophilia Travel News

A guided archaeological tour of Aposekari and the Messara Museum led by Heidelberg University archaeologist Diamantis Panagiotopoulos takes place September 6.

1 month ago

September Opens in Crete with Meltemi Winds and Temperatures Reaching 35°C

Manuel Santos

Crete starts September with hot, sunny weather and northerly winds, with temperatures expected to reach 35°C in southern areas.

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Stories of Interest

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Heraklion Welcomes Pella for Three Days of Greek Food, Wine and Culture

2026-10-09 By Kostas Raptis

Pella brings its wines, cheeses, traditional dishes, and sweets to Heraklion’s Agios Titos Square for a three-day tourism showcase on October 9–11.

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Crete’s Dams Fill After Heavy Rain; Aposelemis Could Supply Water Until 2029

2026-10-09 By Iorgos Pappas

Recent storms have replenished Crete’s dams and reservoirs. Aposelemis is 70% full, while Potamon Dam in Rethymno is 90% full.

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Coast Guard Intercepted Two Vessels Carrying 103 Migrants off Southern Crete

2026-10-09 By Argophilia Travel News

Greek authorities located 103 people in two incidents south of Crete, near Kali Limenes and Ierapetra. The groups include women and minors.

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Why Spain Is the Ultimate Villa Destination

2026-10-05 By Manuel Santos

From Andalusian villages to Mediterranean beaches, discover why a Spanish villa offers the perfect mix of freedom, comfort, sunshine and local experiences.

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Crete’s Animal Police Push for Better Treatment of Pets and Working Dogs

2026-10-05 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion’s Animal Protection Police have carried out more than 1,800 inspections as Crete steps up enforcement of animal welfare rules.

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