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A Significant Surge: 30% Increase in Cruises to Heraklion Compared to 2022

Victoria Udrea

Cruise tourism has experienced a remarkable surge in recent years, with a staggering 30% increase in cruises to Heraklion compared to last year. This remarkable growth has brought about significant economic benefits for the local businesses in Heraklion, the capital city of Crete.

3 years ago

Review: Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay

Victoria Udrea

Wyndham Mirabello Bay Resort redefines hospitality paradigms by transporting guests into uncharted realms of luxuriousness and satisfaction. Under ZEUS International Hotels and Resorts’ acclaimed care, this property recently unveiled several transformative enhancements.

3 years ago

Chania Official Moves for Immediate Reopening of Samaria Gorge

Argophilia Travel News

Chania officials call for the reopening of Samaria Gorge in the aftermath of earthquakes that caused its precautionary closure.

3 years ago

Car Rentals in Crete: Finding the Perfect Vehicle for Your Needs

Mihaela Lica Butler

While there are various modes of transport on Crete, renting a car offers the easiest and fastest method; additionally, it can take you places that may otherwise be inaccessible by bus.

3 years ago

Sept. 9-16 the 3rd Mediterranean Beach Games “Heraklion 2023”

Phil Butler

Heraklion , Crete is hosting the 3rd Mediterranean Beach Games 2023 from September 9 to 16. More than 1,500 top athletes will be competing.

3 years ago

Curiosity Has Peaked Over the Devastating 1303 Crete Earthquake

Phil Butler

Recent earthquakes on or around Crete Island, in Greece, have people worldwide searching for past seismic events like the 1303 Crete Earthquake that devastated much of the island.

3 years ago

Samaria Gorge Remains Closed to Tourists

Mihaela Lica Butler

Samaria Gorge (Φαράγγι Σαμαριάς) remains closed today after a 4.9 quake injured a 45-year-old Spanish hiker last Sunday.

3 years ago

Chania: Swimmer Allegedly Bitten by Lagocephalus (Λαγοκέφαλος) Fish

Victoria Udrea

A Lagocephalus sceleratus fish allegedly bit a swimmer off the coast of Chania on August 15. According to ZarpaNews.gr, the swimmer was a woman swimming quite deep.

3 years ago

Do You Believe in Mermaids? Vritomartis, the Nymph of Gortys

Mihaela Lica Butler

Vritomartis was a mermaid and a Minoan Goddess of mountains and hunting who fled from King Minos and became a protector of fishermen and hunters.

3 years ago

Crete Tavern Review: Alexis Zorbas in Matala

Phil Butler

A review of one of Matala’s most popular beachfront tavernas, Alexis Zorbas. It’s a place we frequent fairly often, or at least we did.

3 years ago

Sitia’s Quest for Guinness World Records: Serving the Largest Kakavia

Mihaela Lica Butler

On Friday, August 18, Sitia’s central square is scheduled to be the site of the attempt to conquer the GWR for the largest serving of kakavia.

3 years ago

Elounda Hills to Be Most Coveted Real Estate in the Mediterranean

Phil Butler

Mirum Hellas is developing Elounda Hills to become one of the most coveted destinations in the Mediterranean.

3 years ago

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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