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Record Autumn Tourism Growth in Crete

Victoria Udrea

This season, Crete prepares for an impressive rise in visitor numbers from Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK.

2 years ago

Samaria Gorge Visitor Limit 1,000 Per Day Until October 11, 2024

Iorgos Pappas

The Samaria Gorge National Park has implemented a visitor cap, restricting the number to 1,000 individuals daily until Friday, 11 October 2024.

2 years ago

It’s Official: Heraklion International Airport Is Europe’s Worst

Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” (IATA: HER, ICAO: LGIR) finds itself at the bottom of Europe’s airport rankings in a top compiled by Holidu based on Google Reviews. Burdened with an average Google Maps rating of 2.6 out of 5, as reflected in over 21,000 reviews, the airport has yet to impress travellers. This low […]

2 years ago

Samaria Gorge Closed for the Day

Iorgos Pappas

Samaria National Park is closed on Sunday, October 6. Weather permitting, the park anticipates reopening on Monday, October 7.

2 years ago

Spinalonga Rivals Knossos in Popularity

Iorgos Pappas

Anticipation is high that by the end of 2024, Spinalonga’s infrastructure will experience a transformative upgrade.

2 years ago

SEVITEL: Lower Olive Oil Prices Expected in Greece

Mihaela Lica Butler

Consumers can anticipate a welcomed shift in olive oil prices, as this year’s harvest will outperform 2023’s output.

2 years ago

Heraklion Hoteliers Join POEET Sector-wide Strike on October 23

Mihaela Lica Butler

POEET’s 24-hour strike in the Catering and Tourism industry on October 23, 2024, will include the Heraklion Hotels Association.

2 years ago

Athens to Heraklion: Deck Songs Concert

Iorgos Pappas

“Athens to Heraklion: Deck Songs” will take place on Sunday, October 6th at 8:30 PM at the picturesque Lake of Agios Nikolaos.

2 years ago

Winter Tourism Surge in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete is once again leading the charge in boosting its tourism sector. Unlike the past, which focused on extending the holiday season, Crete aims to establish itself as a full-fledged winter destination. While many remote workers chose Crete as their favourite winter refuge as early as 2022, this year, the local authorities attempt to attract […]

2 years ago

Ierapetra’s 4th Trail Ride of Crete Starts October 5th

Kostas Raptis

The Ierapetra ATV Friends Club has once again organized the TRAIL RIDE OF CRETE races. The ATV races will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6, 2024. Racers will compete across 180 kilometers of the mountainous terrain surrounding Europe’s Southernmost city. Competitors will compete in timed stars, leaving from Ierapetra’s Eleftheria Square […]

2 years ago

ANEK LINES Kissamos to Sail on the Chania – Piraeus Route

Iorgos Pappas

Chania to Piraeus service now alternates between the vessels “Kissamos” and “Eleftherios Venizelos” taking over from “Elyros” during its scheduled maintenance period.

2 years ago

Heraklion: Anticipated Traffic Challenges

Kostas Raptis

Starting tomorrow, both lanes of Hanioporta will be off-limits to vehicles for ten days due to essential restoration efforts at a local monument. The work is crucial to eliminating any potential hazards caused by lingering issues and moisture damage. Although delayed, this project is now moving forward to ensure the site’s safety. As a result […]

2 years ago

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Storms Expected Tuesday in Crete

2026-10-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete faces rain and thunderstorms from Sunday, with stronger storms Tuesday and northerly winds strengthening Wednesday.

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Body of Man Recovered From Sea East of Gavdos

2026-10-25 By Manuel Santos

A man’s body was recovered from the sea east of Gavdos by a Frontex vessel and taken to Chora Sfakion. His identity remains unknown.

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Crete Recorded 238 Road Deaths Between 2020 and 2025

2026-10-25 By Argophilia Travel News

ELSTAT data cited by Nea Kriti records 238 road deaths in Crete between 2020 and 2025, with Heraklion reporting the highest number.

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GNTO Reopens Melbourne Office to Target Australian Travelers Year-Round

2026-10-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Greece reopens its GNTO Melbourne office to target Australian travelers with year-round tourism, culture, gastronomy and lesser-known destinations.

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Agios Nikolaos Hosts Dance World Cup Qualifiers This Weekend

2026-10-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Agios Nikolaos hosts Dance World Cup Greece and Cyprus qualifiers this weekend, with competitions and a Gala leading to the 2027 final in Lisbon.

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