Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

  • Crete
  • Greece
  • Food
  • Eastern Europe
  • Real Estate
  • World
  • Travel Technology

Crete

One of Chania’s Old Hammams Reshaped Into Art Gallery

Aleksandr Shatskih

One of the ancient Turkish baths of the Municipality of Chania has been transformed into an art gallery and exhibition hall.

4 years ago

Crete In the Summer of 2021: A Strained Paradise Is Still Paradise

Phil Butler

A selection of amazing Instagram shares from vacationers who visited Crete during the very strange 2021 Summer season.

4 years ago

Cretan Hound Recognition Shows Scheduled on Crete

Phil Butler

September 11th and 12th, Cretan Hounds will be presented to be recognized by the Kennel Club of Greece at Ano Archanes and Agios Nikolaos.

4 years ago

Greek Officials Report 3,538 New COVID Cases With 235 in Crete

Argophilia Travel News

Greek officials from the National Public Health Organization (EODY) have confirmed 3,538 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours.

4 years ago

Heraklion MPs Urge Government to Dredge the Inlet to Tsoutsouras Marina

Phil Butler

SYRIZA Heraklion MPs Nikos Igoumenidis, Socratis Vardakis, and Haris Mamoulakis demand support for the marina in Tsoutsouras.

4 years ago

Read This If You Care About the Greece of Tomorrow

Phil Butler

If the Greece of tomorrow is to retain the same touristic value it enjoys today, a more sustainable model must be created.

4 years ago

Greek Officials Enact Further COVID Restrictions on Crete Island

Argophilia Travel News

Greek authorities have ordered lockdown-style COVID restrictions for the Crete town of Rethymno, extending measures in Chania and Heraklion.

4 years ago

Elia Quality Group Offers Introductory Olive Oil Evaluation Courses

Phil Butler

Elia Quality Group offers a basic course in olive oil sensory evaluation. The course will focus on creating a deeper understanding of EVOO sensory analysis.

4 years ago

Still More Incredible Crete Instagram Magic From 2021

Phil Butler

More Crete wonders from shares on Instagram. From Amari to Falasarna, and beyond, Crete is just incredible.

4 years ago

Crete Tops Kayak’s 2021 “Best Islands in Europe” List

Phil Butler

Crete sits at the top of Kayak’s “Best Islands of Europe” ranking for 2021 based on stunning beaches, child friendliness, and other factors.

4 years ago

Solo Brewery of Crete: Rewriting Ancient Laws for Beer Drinkers

Phil Butler

Crete is famous for many, many things. Only now, the land the Minoans once roamed may soon be epic for its craft beermaking.

4 years ago

The Places You Never Dreamed Were On Crete Island – Kourtaliotiko Gorge

Phil Butler

Ninety-nine out of one hundred visitors to Crete Island have no true conception of the touristic value Greece’s largest island holds in store. Most, especially those coming from Northern Europe, come here to escape after months of blistering cold. Some others venture to the land of the Minoans to absorb a bit of tradition and […]

4 years ago

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 145
  • 146
  • 147
  • 148
  • 149
  • …
  • 168
  • Next Page »

Maria Papadaki ad banner

Featured Stories

Martis tradition

Martis: Why Greeks Wear Red and White Threads in March

A wide panoramic view of La Mano del Desierto, a massive stone hand sculpture rising from the sands of Chile’s Atacama Desert, illuminated by a dramatic orange and purple sunset with distant mountains silhouetted along the horizon.

Why Chile This Year Instead of Europe?

Crete sea level February

Aegean Sea Level Rises Up to 35 cm After Pressure Drop

kite

Nea Alikarnassos Tries Kouloúma For the First Time

Transport bill Article 52 taxis strike

Heraklion Taxi Owners Launch 48 Hour Strike Over Article 52

How Public Relations in Hospitality Adapts to AI Technology banner

Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

Stories of Interest

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.

Tsiknopempti 2026 sales drop

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.

Heraklion Airport February 2026

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.

More Crete travel news

  • Authors
  • Contributors
  • Submit Press Release
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

COPYRIGHT © 2026 · ARGOPHILIA TRAVEL NEWS