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Ambrosia At the Hands Of the Small Gods of Crete

Phil Butler

A story of one of the “small gods of Crete,” Anna Karfaki, the oracle of Amoudara, who owns one of island’s best tavernas.

4 years ago

A 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Rattled Crete Island This Morning

Phil Butler

A moderate 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Iraklion, Heraklion, Crete, Greece in the early morning hours of July 24th, 2021.

4 years ago

Stelios Rokkos – Melina Aslanidou “Live Your Life” Tour Comes to Crete

Phil Butler

Coming to Heraklion’s Pancretan Stadium August 21st, Stelios Rokkos and Melina Aslanidou will perform in a special concert “Live your life.”

4 years ago

Some Sweet Moments From Crete Island in July 2021

Phil Butler

A collection of Instagram moments from Crete Island for July of 2021. Sfakia to Sitia and all in between, Crete is a vacation paradise.

4 years ago

COVID Cases in Greece Skyrocket As Vacation Season Goes Full Tilt

Phil Butler

Something of an emergency has taken place in Greece as the country recorded 1,820 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday.

4 years ago

“Islands of the Winds” Exhibition Opens at Heraklion’s Venetian Fortress

Phil Butler

The “Islands of the winds. The nautical culture of the Prehistoric Aegean” exhibition opens at Koules Fortress on the harbor of Heraklion.

4 years ago

Another 4.2 Magnitude Quake Rocks Heraklion Prefecture Villages

Phil Butler

An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter occurred on the outskirts of Heraklion on Crete Monday evening just before midnight.

4 years ago

Samaria Gorge Closed Because of High Temperatures

Argophilia Travel News

Samaria Gorge, one of Crete’s most visited natural wonders, will be closed today on account of very high temperatures.

4 years ago

Numo Ierapetra Set to Open on Crete’s South Coast Next Month

Phil Butler

A new hotel is set to open along Crete’s southeastern seaside. Numo Ierapetra will open in July with 132 rooms and suites.

4 years ago

The National Network on Climate Change to Hold Tourism Impact Forum

Argophilia Travel News

CLIMPACT to host a climate summit on Crete on June 25th and 26th on the right path for a sustainable tourism future.

4 years ago

Balos Lagoon: A Guide to Crete’s Most Photographed Beach

Phil Butler

Balos Lagoon is the most recognizable and photographed in Crete, if not Greece overall. Here’s a little more info on this natural wonder.

4 years ago

Minos Beach Art Hotel: Another Crete Hospitality Wonder

Phil Butler

Minos Beach Art Hotel on Mirabello Bay, is a unique experience like no other. The quiet luxury of the architecture and location are stunning.

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.

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.

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