Crete

Iorgos Pappas

During Easter in Ierapetra, officials report 70% hotel occupancy, crowded eateries, and demand fueled by good weather and tradition.

1 year ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

Hoteliers in Crete witnessed record Easter occupancy, but the Crete tourist season hurdles are just starting.

1 year ago

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport handled 290 international flights during Easter, seeing an 8.4% rise in travelers.

1 year ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

Visitors flock to Gious Kambos Plateau to witness the red tulip of Crete, a unique protected flower of significant ecological importance.

1 year ago

Victoria Udrea

Every year after Easter, the community of Tylisos holds the Easter of the Dead, a ritual that brings villagers together at the cemetery to remember lost loved ones with food, drink, and prayers.

1 year ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

Easter in Heraklion transforms the city with ancient rituals, midnight gatherings, and a crackling sense of anticipation.

1 year ago

Iorgos Pappas

Tsíkna takes center stage as Chania’s Venetian Harbor fills with locals and tourists grilling lamb by the waterfront for Orthodox Easter on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

1 year ago

Iorgos Pappas

The aftermath of the Anastasi fires in Heraklion revealed dozens of minor property incidents, but thankfully, no serious damages.

1 year ago

Kostas Raptis

Chania often shows off the kind of travel brochure charm that looks as if a dog with a smartphone shot most of the photos: welcoming locals, rich flavors, sunbleached beaches, and views that convince even the grumpiest visitor’s Instagram. According to the ever-watchful Western Crete Tourism Observatory, the reality comes with potholes—literally. The latest research […]

1 year ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

Pet owners are urged to protect animal welfare on Easter night by keeping animals indoors, avoiding restraints, using proper identification.

1 year ago