At Delina Mountain Resort in Anogia, I witnessed a snake with a koi fish in its mouth. A personal encounter with Crete’s hidden wildlife.
Crete
The Last Fishermen of Mochlos
In the tiny harbor of Mochlos, Crete’s last fishermen mend nets and head out to sea while tourists watch. A quiet tradition fades.
Slippers, the Soft Welcome of Home
Slippers are more than footweaar. A soft welcome at the door, they carry stories of comfort, hospitality, and everyday life.
Desecration as Policy: Crete Mowed Under for Profiteering
Crete has endured conquerors before. Venetians, Ottomans, Nazis — each carved their mark into the island, and then they were cast out in time. Today’s invaders don’t come with flags or rifles. They arrive with glossy brochures, investment prospectuses, and permits rubber-stamped in Athens. Their weapon is bureaucracy; their legacy is desecration. There are many […]
Cretan Hoteliers Meet the Governor
Cretan hoteliers met Governor Arnaoutakis, reviewed the season, and pressed for fixes on airports, VOAK, ports, and water supply.
Cretan Goats Can Spell
Cretan Goats Can Spell article again, full body with its meta, so you have it clean in one place.
Trash, Cats, and Kittikins
Cats rule the trash bins and tavernas. From nightly dives into containers to one little kittikins at the doorstep, strays remain part of the island’s heartbeat.
Lent’s Little Lie Snails on the Plate
Snails are eaten during Lent despite being meat. Cheap, flavorful, and cooked with herbs and olive oil, they reveal a curious twist in Cretan tradition.
The Secret Life of Orchids in Crete
Crete is home to over seventy wild orchid species, many endemic to the island. Blooming in spring, these fragile flowers are protected by law and must never be picked.
Grecotel Turns 50 With a Cretan-Style Party at Fortezza
Grecotel marks 50 years with a grand music event at Rethymno’s Fortezza, honoring its employees, Cretan roots, and half a century of Greek hospitality.
Why Agia Triada Is Suddenly Buzzing With Construction
Members of Heraklion’s 1st Municipal Community toured Agia Triada, meeting residents and inspecting €7.5M redevelopment works aimed at transforming the historic neighborhood.
Greek Oligarchs Know What’s Good for Crete!
A short blurb from the editors of ekathimerini caught my eye and piqued my interest this week. The editorial titled In Crete’s best interest, tells us everything we need to know about how the wheels of power in Greece spin. The short piece labeled “opinion” acknowledges that the people of Crete Island are fearful that […]
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