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Coming This Fall in Fabulous Rethymno: Sports and More Sports

Phil Butler

Coming up in Rethymno, two major athletic events promise participants, locals, and visitors to the region a “one of” sports opportunity. The Isoman Equalized Triathalon and the 2019 Socca World Cup make September and October in Rethymno a unique destination.

6 years ago

Minoan Group’s Crete Development: Fishing for Investors Off Itanos Gaia

Phil Butler

Minoan Group says Stewart Travel was a veritable boat anchor for its Crete resort endeavor. Will the project finally go forward now?

6 years ago

Crete Events to Finish July and Start Get August Right

Phil Butler

Coming up at the end of the week and this weekend on Crete, some performances not to miss.

6 years ago

Dictamus Shop Joins TripAdvisor Faves in Platanias

Phil Butler

Dictamus Shop opened in Platanias last Thursday offering local herbs, olive oils, wines, and wonderful Cretan cheeses.

6 years ago

Another 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Crete Island

Phil Butler

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake shook Crete early this morning. The deep tremor centered 23 kilometers west of Heraklion was felt island wide.

6 years ago

Creta Maris Green Team Takes Action to Preserve Cretan Flora

Argophilia Travel News

As part of its social responsibility program, Creta Maris Beach Resort recently held a “Tree Preservation Day” event involving guests.

6 years ago

The 4th Annual Ierapetra Tourism Festival Kicks Off

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Municipality of Ierapetra, the Regional Unit of Lasithi, and the Region of Crete launched the 4th Annual Ierapetra Tourism Festival.

6 years ago

A Swiss Foodie Discovering the Secrets of Cretan Cuisine

Aleksandr Shatskih

Traveling Crete island earlier this summer, I came to embrace the unique culinary traditions which is the basis of the Mediterranean diet.

6 years ago

UK Family Outraged Over TUI Downgrade on Crete

Phil Butler

UK travelers to Crete are outraged at TUI for room-description muck-ups and downgrades.

6 years ago

Healthy Food Origins: The Source of the Mediterranean Diet

Phil Butler

The origins of the gastronomical tastiness, and the super healthy benefits of the Mediterranean Diet traced back to the Cretan roots.

6 years ago

Creta Maris Receives Jet2holidays and Apollo Travel Awards

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Creta Maris Beach Resort has received four honors for excellent services focused on Cretan hospitality and the way of life of the locals.

6 years ago

“blueFest Crete 19” Spotlights Tourism and Culture

Argophilia Travel News

On July 13th and 14th, the G & A Mamidakis Foundation welcomed Greek artists and producers to Crete for the second edition of the “blueFest Crete | Culture & Beyond”, a two-day festival dedicated to Greek art, culture, and gastronomy. Held at the Minos Beach art hotel, the “blueFest Crete 19” event made strides to promote the […]

6 years ago

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Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Platanias announces a 2km survival hike in Kolymbari. Prepare for bunkers, 50 dangerous steps, and full medical coverage.

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Parliament Clash Over Hotel Worker Taxation

2026-06-23 By Argophilia Travel News

KE MP Manolis Syntychakis and Deputy Minister of National Economy, D. Markopoulos, debate taxation of seasonal hotel workers.

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Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.

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The Fencing Around the Lions’ Fountain Has Been Taken Down

2026-06-22 By Iorgos Pappas

The fencing around Heraklion’s Morosini Fountain is gone, but at what cost to the monument’s future? We examine the delay of critical maintenance.

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French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port

2026-06-22 By Manuel Santos

A 70-year-old French tourist was hospitalized after sustaining a leg injury during disembarkation from a leisure boat at the Port of Heraklion.

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