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Diktaean Cave Closes to the Public for 11 Months

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Diktaean Cave near Lassithi, which is said to be the birthplace of Zeus in mythology, will be closed to the public until January 2025 as its rocky slopes are reinforced.

2 years ago

Chania Lifeguard Crisis: Only 50% of Costs Covered by State in 2024

Manuel Santos

Chania faces recurring issues with lifeguard coverage this year, with only 50% of costs now state-funded.

2 years ago

Chios to Welcome its First Luxury Wellness Retreat: Pearl Island

Iorgos Pappas

Chios is poised to unveil its inaugural luxury wellness sanctuary, the Pearl Island Chios Hotel & Spa, scheduled to welcome guests in July.

2 years ago

Heraklion Port: A Cruise Destination on the Rise

Manuel Santos

The port of Heraklion has seen a remarkable increase in cruise tourists.

2 years ago

Samaria Gorge Reopens for Tourists

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete’s most famous gorge and one of the most popular in Europe, Samaria Gorge, reopened today for its entire route.

2 years ago

Crete Region Announced Prohibition of Traffic in NATURA Areas

Argophilia Travel News

The Region of Crete has announced a a two-day preventive ban on the travel through, camping, or movement of persons or vehicles NATURA areas

2 years ago

Heraklion to Become a Year-Round Destination

Mihaela Lica Butler

The municipal government strives to make Heraklion a year-round tourist destination, capitalising on its unique blend of culture, history, food, and natural beauty. The Municipality of Heraklion intends to enhance these assets through strategic interventions and infrastructural enhancements to establish the Municipality as a year-round tourism destination, attracting foreign and local visitors. However, the initiative has several hurdles, including […]

2 years ago

Knossos Palace Fueled Crete €11M Revenue in 2023

Iorgos Pappas

Last year, Knossos’ archaeological significance proved lucrative, funneling €11 million into Crete’s tourism economy.

2 years ago

Kotsyfos Gorge Closure Impacts Local Tourism

Mihaela Lica Butler

Following the repeated massive landslides in the Kotsyfos Gorge on January 19 and March 13, the inhabitants of the southern part of Rethymno have been enduring an unending struggle for the past month and a half. Situated twenty-two kilometres south of Rethymno, the three-kilometre Kourtaliotiko Gorge is one of the island’s most breathtaking natural attractions. […]

2 years ago

Closing Hours at Heraklion Archaeological Museum Outrage Visitors

Victoria Udrea

Unexpected closed doors at Heraklion Archaeological Museum leave many tourists asking why. Get the inside scoop!

2 years ago

Structural Reinforcement at the Minoan Palace of Malia

Iorgos Pappas

Maintenance and structural reinforcement works at the Minoan Palace of Malia have begun, thanks to funding from the Ministry of Culture.

2 years ago

Consumer Alert: Fake Luxury Items Sold in Shops in Crete

Iorgos Pappas

Crete officials discovered a large enterprise where dishonest businesses sold phony luxury goods. Investigators confiscated 23,897 counterfeit items and penalized six firms €206,500.

2 years ago

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Heraklion Airport Sets New Passenger Records

2026-08-30 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion Airport handled a record 68,818 passengers on August 1 as traffic rose 4.6% through August 23, pointing to another record tourism year.

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Cretan Businesses Demand Immediate Halt to New Heraklion Migrant Center

2026-08-30 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s Federation of Commercial Associations is calling for consultation over the planned temporary Skouloudis migrant facility near Heraklion.

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Tourist Ignites Outdoor BBQ Amidst Gale-Force Wind Warnings in Crete

2026-08-30 By Iorgos Pappas

A German tourist was fined €1,850 after an outdoor charcoal fire spread to dry vegetation near Hersonissos during dangerous winds in Crete.

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Rescue Mission Launched Off Karteros Coast After Swimmer Trapped in Heavy Surf

2026-08-30 By Manuel Santos

A 61-year-old swimmer was rescued by the Coast Guard after struggling to return to shore while swimming off Karteros on Saturday.

What Does It Really Cost to Produce Olive Oil in Crete?

2026-08-30 By Victoria Udrea

A detailed financial breakdown of Cretan olive farming reveals why high olive oil prices barely keep organic growers afloat against rising production costs.

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