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Remembering Princess Diana Visiting Crete Island

Argophilia Travel News

For people here on Crete, the late Princess Diana visiting the island is still a poignant memory of a gentle spirit setting foot on paradise.

6 years ago

On the Trail of the Eternal: The Secrets of the Minoans

Phil Butler

The continuing saga of the magnificent tapestry of humanity woven within the secrets of the Minoans. Part of a series by Argophilia.

6 years ago

The Best of August: Crete Instagram Love From Paradise

Phil Butler

Time for some of the best shares from Crete in August via Instagram. As the summer winds down, Crete experiences to remember get share time.

6 years ago

Glykeria & Melina Aslanidou at Concert in Arkalochori

Argophilia Travel News

Coming to the open Municipal Theater of Arkalochori August 28th, Glykeria & Melina Aslanidou will perform in concert “Where Are You Taking Me?”

6 years ago

TUI Family Life is Getting a PR Black Eye at Elounda Breeze Resort

Phil Butler

TUI Family Life is mucking up Crete’s vacationing reputation this summer. A plethora of complaints haunt Elounda Breeze Resort.

6 years ago

Resistance Fighter George Psychoundakis: The Legendary Cretan Runner

Phil Butler

The death of George Psychoundakis at age 85 in Chania marks in bedrock legendary Cretan forthrightness. Here is a part of his epic story.

6 years ago

Ano Asites “Village of Colors Festival” Begins August 23rd

Phil Butler

Coming up from the 23rd to the 29th of August, the Village of Colors Festival comes to Ano Asites in Heraklion Prefecture.

6 years ago

The Mystery of the Eteocretans – Gatekeepers of Crete’s Hidden Past

Phil Butler

Homer’s Odyssey tells of the hero Odysseus visiting Crete on his return home. The tale also tells of the unsolved mystery of the Eteocretans.

6 years ago

A New Definition of “Luxury” Waits on Incredible Crete

Phil Butler

Crete is more than a Mykonos wanna be, the island paradise is a real alternative experience well suited to the luxury travel segment.

6 years ago

Crete Island Wakes Up to 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake

Phil Butler

The latest in a series of earthquakes to shake the Greek island of Crete, this morning’s 4.7 magnitude tremor shook our offices in Heraklion.

6 years ago

Crete Hit by Another 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Offshore

Phil Butler

The USGS has reported a magnitude 5.0 earthquake off the south coast of Crete at 07:02 and 50 seconds local time this morning.

6 years ago

The Other Wind Festival Sougia: Free Events Today and Tomorrow

Phil Butler

The Other Wind Festival kicked off this past weekend in Sougia on the Libyan Sea in the southwest of Crete.

6 years ago

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

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

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

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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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