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Hidden Crete: Sfakia’s Amazing Glyka Nera Beach

Phil Butler

Crete’s Glyka Nera Beach in the remote Sfakia region is a once-in-a-lifetime surprise for those adventurous enough.

4 years ago

EasyJet Delivers Chania’s First Tourists of 2021 Season

Aleksandr Shatskih

A flight carrying some cast and crew of a German gat reality show landed in Chania’s ”Ioannis Daskalogiannis” airport over the weekend.

4 years ago

Sissi Archaeological Project to Move Forward in 2021

Phil Butler

The Sissi Archaeological Project moves forward in 2021 unearthing the secrets of the Minoans.

4 years ago

A Statement About Greece Tourism, COVID, the Vaccine, and Patience

Phil Butler

A candid statement from the editor of Argo Travel News, about the untenable pandemic situation, people, and ministry in charge of caring.

4 years ago

365 Anno Domini – The Faint Echoes of a Dead Atlantis

Phil Butler

An earthquake in 365 A.D. destroyed every city in Crete. It was the telltale echo of a much more devastating event nearly 2,000 years before.

4 years ago

At Winter’s End On Crete Witness Instagram’s Spring

Phil Butler

Spring perfection from Crete island, where nature is a song sung in perfect harmony with the spirit of man.

4 years ago

HRADF to Announce Heraklion Port Share Turnover

Phil Butler

HRADF will announce the winners of international tender for the sale of a majority stake in Heraklion Port.

4 years ago

Crete’s Governor Invites World Professionals to Work from Paradise

Phil Butler

Crete invites the world’s digital nomads to move to the island to work and live in paradise.

5 years ago

Heraklion MP Igoumenidis Lambasts Mitsotakis Over Heraklion “Red” Alert

Phil Butler

In a just-published press release from Heraklion MP Dr. Nikos E. Igoumenidis, the cardiologist parliamentarian lambasts the Mitsotakis administration over Heraklion, Crete’s current coronavirus “red” status.

5 years ago

Heraklion in Other Words and Pictures: Our Special Home

Phil Butler

More of the moments and treasures about Heraklion, captured and shared via Instagram. This unique city has a beauty all its own.

5 years ago

The Best Crete Beaches: Kommos on the Gulf of Mesara

Phil Butler

One of our favorite places on Crete is the area around amazing Kommos Beach (or Komos) where few tourists visit.

5 years ago

February On Crete: Unexpected Chill Season Bliss From Paradise

Phil Butler

A series of Instagram shares that reflects an unexpected aspect of Crete travel value. Winter on Greece’s biggest island is magic too.

5 years ago

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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.

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