Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

  • Crete
  • Greece
  • Food
  • Eastern Europe
  • Real Estate
  • World
  • Travel Technology

Crete

Spinalonga Island: An Unforgettable Day Trip from Crete

Victoria Udrea

Spinalonga Island’s haunting allure lies in its desolate landscape. As you step onto the island, you can feel the weight of its history.

2 years ago

A Comprehensive Guide on How to Rent a Car on Crete Island

Mihaela Lica Butler

Renting a car in Crete is the ideal way to fully explore and appreciate the beauty of this magnificent island.

2 years ago

Peskesi Organic Farm: Pioneering Regenerative and Biodynamic Agriculture on Crete Island 

Mihaela Lica Butler

Peskesi Organic Farm is at the forefront of implementing regenerative and biodynamic agriculture practices on the beautiful island of Crete.

2 years ago

Crete “InnoDays 2023 – The Crete of Knowledge and Production”

Argophilia Travel News

“InnoDays 2023 – Crete of Knowledge and Production”, 24-26 November will promote, and reward ideas that contribute to innovative problem-solving.

2 years ago

Winter: The Season for Olive Harvest in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

The calendar may say winter as November arrives in Crete, but the temperature still hovers around a comfortable 20-23°C. And according to the locals, this means one thing: olive harvest season.

2 years ago

Unlock the Magic of Crete Island in October

Mihaela Lica Butler

With comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, and a myriad of festivals and events, October is the perfect month to explore Crete Island.

2 years ago

Greece Showing Off at 3rd Mediterranean Beach Games

Phil Butler

The Mediterranean Beach Games in Heraklion, Crete, are turning out to be a gold rush for Greece (10 golds).

2 years ago

Sitia Hunting Association Hosts Latest Cretan Hound Registration

Phil Butler

Sitia Hunting Association, the Kennel Club of Greece, and the Cretan Hound Club organized another Kritikos Lagonikos registration in Sitia.

2 years ago

Cretan Hound “Peristeris” Shows Cretans How Excellence is Done

Phil Butler

A Cretan Hound named “Peristeris” delivered excellence at the World Dog Show 2023 despite limited support.

2 years ago

Winds Die Down Over Cretan Sea After Port Authority Warning

Argophilia Travel News

On Saturday, the Port Authority of Heraklion was put on storm alert in the wake of Northerly and Westerly winds and rain.

2 years ago

Greek Officials Sustaining Ineptness at Solving People’s Problems

Phil Butler

In Crete, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and the island’s governor, Stavros Arnaoutakis, met recently to hammer out a strategy to make Crete into a model sustainable tourism destination. Kefalogiannia offered this statement to reporters:  “We’re here today to lay the foundations so that Crete becomes a model of sustainable tourism development.”  She also pointed […]

2 years ago

Samaria Gorge Reopens August 24 – O.FY.PE.K.A.

Phil Butler

Over the past several days, the gorge paths were cleared of rockfalls, and officials say the gorge is now fully accessible.

3 years ago

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 181
  • 182
  • 183
  • 184
  • 185
  • …
  • 217
  • Next Page »

Maria Papadaki ad banner

Featured Stories

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

Reisereporter top Greece destinations Autumn 2026

German Travelers Put Crete on the Map for Autumn Escapes

OFI Crete

OFI Takes Crete to Europe With Eight-Match Europa League Campaign

Kastelli Airport

€46.8M Electrification Project Begins for New Heraklion Airport

Kastelli Airport

Minoa Pediada Mayor Demands Compensation Data Over 24-Month Heraklion Airport Delay

Why We Embrace AI

At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

How Public Relations in Hospitality Adapts to AI Technology banner

Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

Stories of Interest

card payment complaint AI illustration

Tourist Told to Leave Crete Beach After Card Payment Allegedly Fails

2026-09-01 By Kostas Raptis

Kostas, our Travel Tech expert, dismantles the recent incident at Agia Pelagia where a beach operator refused a card payment.

Search Ammoudara Missing 67-Year-Old Surfer AI illustration

Search and Rescue Operation Underway in Ammoudara for Missing 67-Year-Old Surfer

2026-09-01 By Manuel Santos

A major search operation is underway in Ammoudara, Crete, for a missing 67-year-old local surfer whose board was recovered from the sea.

Laughing Gas balloons AI illustration

Hersonissos Police Had a Busy August, From Drunk Drivers to 12,825 Empty Balloons

2026-09-01 By Iorgos Pappas

Greek police complete a massive August sweep in Hersonissos, seizing bootleg alcohol, thousands of laughing gas balloons, and issuing nearly 900 traffic fines.

Messara Museum tour

Cultural Association of Apesokari Hosts Guided Tour of Local Minoan Ruins and Messara Museum

2026-09-01 By Argophilia Travel News

A guided archaeological tour of Aposekari and the Messara Museum led by Heidelberg University archaeologist Diamantis Panagiotopoulos takes place September 6.

Crete September skies

September Opens in Crete with Meltemi Winds and Temperatures Reaching 35°C

2026-09-01 By Manuel Santos

Crete starts September with hot, sunny weather and northerly winds, with temperatures expected to reach 35°C in southern areas.

More Crete travel news

  • Authors
  • Contributors
  • Submit Press Release
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

COPYRIGHT © 2026 · ARGOPHILIA TRAVEL NEWS