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Crete Region Converts Psiloritis Mountain Resort Into Year-Round Retreat

Phil Butler

The region of Crete is funding a new winter tourism infrastructure project to transform an abandoned ski resort into a mountain refuge. 

4 years ago

July 25 to August 25th: “Illuminating Tomorrow” and the Rokka Celebrations

Phil Butler

Beginning July 25th and running through August 12th, the 2022 Rokka Festival promises to be the most colorful ever. 

4 years ago

Chania Officials Mull Preventative Ban Over Emergency Situation

Phil Butler

In Chania Prefecture, officials held an emergency meeting to discuss additional measures to prevent further forest fires in the region. 

4 years ago

4.4 Magnitude Quake Rattles Central Crete [Updates]

Phil Butler

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake outside the previously hard-hit village of Arkalochori shook central Crete island this afternoon.

4 years ago

Crete’s Finest Athletes End Tribute to Olympic Days at Karteros Beach

Phil Butler

“Sports, from dream to feat,” a three-day sports celebration, culminated at the National Coastal Sports Facilities in Karteros Beach.

4 years ago

Greece Tourism Minister in Heraklion Discussing Season So Far

Phil Butler

Greece Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias praised Heraklion as a fine example of cooperation between tourism operators and local authorities.

4 years ago

Five Crete Island Beaches to Live For

Phil Butler

Here are five Crete beaches very few off-islanders even know about. These amazing places are simply what we live for.

4 years ago

This Week at the Karteros Beach Sports Center – Olympic Days 2022

Phil Butler

Coming up July 15-17, the festival Olympic Days 2022 will see top athletes, coaches, and beach sports enthusiasts gather at Karteros.

4 years ago

Wizz Air Cuts Flights to Heraklion on Crete

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Budget airline Wizz Air has reduced Summer flights to Heraklion from Cardiff Airport as part of a reduction in its overall capacity.

4 years ago

Modern Ceramics Exhibition at Archaeological Museum of Heraklion

Phil Butler

Yesterday, the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion opened a fabulous Periodic Exhibition of Modern Ceramics by the Ichni Ceramics Team. This 7th iteration of contemporary works in ceramic by 25 ceramicists was co-organized with the Ichni Ceramics Group, The exhibition, which has free admission, is in the Polytechnic Hall of Apps and will run until August […]

4 years ago

IHF Beach Handball Championships Semi-Finals Action

Phil Butler

The IHF Beach Handball World Championships continue today with quarter-final, and semi-final matchups at Karteros Beach in Crete.

4 years ago

2022 IHF Beach Handball Championship Quests Continue on Crete

Phil Butler

The climb to the winner’s circle of the 2022 IHF Beach Handball Championships continues. Day 4 promises to be the most exciting yet.

4 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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