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HRADF Receives Offers for Gournes Military Base on Crete

Argophilia Travel News

HRADF has announced receiving offers for the Gournes Military Base formerly operated by the United States outside Heraklion.

4 years ago

Chania’s Municipal Market Set To Close for Two Years

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Municipal Market of Chania, in operations since 1913, will be “restored” over the next two years. Local merchants register concern.

4 years ago

Amari’s “Wild Nature” Leads Volunteer Eco-tourism Initiative

Phil Butler

A new initiative by Wild Nature in collaboration with locals promises to regenerate interest in eco-tourism on Crete.

4 years ago

Agia Roumeli Honors Mauthausen Concentration Camp Martyrs

Argophilia Travel News

Crete officials pay tribute to the family of Cretans captured in World War 2 by the Nazis and sent to Mauthausen Concentration Camp.

4 years ago

Argophilia Exclusive: When Art Meets Marine Life in Chania This October

Mihaela Lica Butler

“When art meets marine life” is the name of an exhibition featuring the works of fisherman Nikos Mplazakis. The event takes place in Chania’s old Turkish hammam on Katre street, which was recently converted into a culture and exhibition center. Argophilia has exclusive information in English about the creator and what inspired his work. “When […]

4 years ago

Crete Is For Those Who Truly Seek An Experience Like No Other

Phil Butler

Crete Island has experiences to remember on so many levels. Unbelievably, there very few who dream of Keftiu days and nights.

4 years ago

Take a Social Media Lesson from Crete’s Crumb Healthy Living

Phil Butler

A lesson from Crumb Healthy Living on Crete in the lost public relations art of reciprocity. Marketing has led us astray, here’s how.

4 years ago

Crete Aftershocks Continue In the Wake of 6+ Magnitude Events

Phil Butler

More aftershocks hit offshore of Crete in the wake of two magnitude 6.0 plus seismic events that struck the island in the past weeks.

4 years ago

Tour of Crete Cycling Challenge 2021 Runs October 17 – 22

Phil Butler

October 17th through the 22nd, the Tour of Crete Cycling Challenge 2021 will navigate East Crete along sea and mountain routes. 

4 years ago

New Data Shows Crete’s Humanoid Footprints Over 6 Million Years Old

Phil Butler

Paleontologists find new dates for humanoid footprints on Crete at least 6 million years old, 350,000 years older than previously stated.

4 years ago

A New Look At the Shimmering Mirage of Crete Island

Phil Butler

Crete is everlasting, unmovable, etched in time like the stars. And Crete is a misty mirage, dynamic as the seas that surround her.

4 years ago

Powerful 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Palekastro in Crete

Phil Butler

A 6.4 magnitude quake strikes Crete island at 12:24 PM local time just outside the ancient town of Palekastro, in the far-east of the island.

4 years ago

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Crete tourism 2026

Crete’s Tourism Season Begins as Industry Watches Middle East Developments

2026-03-02 By Kostas Raptis

Crete’s tourism season officially begins with no flight disruptions, while professionals monitor Middle East tensions and potential impact on Israeli arrivals.

Sitia sustainable tourism

Sitia Sends a Clear Warning on the New Tourism Spatial Plan

2026-03-02 By Arthur Butler

Sitia Municipal Council unanimously opposes the new Tourism Spatial Framework, citing incomplete Natura 2000 environmental studies.

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Carnival Failed to Boost Heraklion Restaurants as Winter Losses Hit 50%

2026-03-02 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s food and entertainment sector reports winter losses of up to 50%, with Carnival and Tsiknopempti failing to revive revenues despite strong street attendance.

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Heraklion Airport Traffic Soars in February With 323% Surge in International Passengers

2026-03-02 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport reports +10.93% increase in domestic passengers and a 323% rise in international traffic in February 2026 compared to last year.

Zaros Gorge indefinite closure

Zaros Gorge Closes Indefinitely After Rockfall Danger

2026-02-27 By Iorgos Pappas

Zaros Gorge, the hiking route leading to Rouvas Forest in Heraklion, is officially closed until further notice.

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