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Kayak Crete’s West Coast With Fit in Crete August 6th

Argophilia Travel News

Coming up August 6th, adventurers who want to explore the west of Crete island by sea-kayak can have the experience of a lifetime.

6 years ago

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of August 2, 2020

Phil Butler

A few Crete experiences from locals for the first week of August, 2020. Crete without a million tourists is an even more beautiful paradise.

6 years ago

Hello August Alert: Crete Island Is Officially Hot As Hell!

Phil Butler

Just in from the seaside villages of Ierapetra, Sitia, Elounda, in the east, and Platanias or Falasarna in the far-west of Crete. A tourism advisory warns that Cretans have taken over paradise in the absence of millions of tourists. This Hello August travel advisory is brought to you by Argophilia Travel, a not for profit […]

6 years ago

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of July 26, 2020

Phil Butler

Happenenings on the island of Crete for the weekending July 26, 2020. Stories of the Cretan people and their leisure activities in paradise.

6 years ago

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of July 19th, 2020

Phil Butler

Cretans doing their things the weekend of July 19th. The locals take time off to enjoy their paradise.

6 years ago

German Tourists Slapped With Fines at Heraklion Airport Over PLF Form

Argophilia Travel News

Last week, German tourists visiting Crete were slapped with stiff €500 euro fines for failing to fill out the “Passenger Locator Form”.

6 years ago

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of July 12th, 2020

Phil Butler

This past weekend Cretans mixed business and pleasure, which is a kind of tradition that will probably suit the post-pandemic era as well.

6 years ago

Crete’s IQ App Guru Comes Out With “6 Clues” This Time Around

Phil Butler

Crete programmer Fanis Kourtikakis creates another brain-training wonder with “6 Clues” – an app that is hard to put down.

6 years ago

Crete Adventures This Week: Snorkel the WWII Shipwreck Off Falasarna

Argophilia Travel News

Coming up tomorrow off Falasarna in the far west of Crete, a special underwater exploration of a World War II sunken vessel.

6 years ago

Crete Expecting Heavy Rain for Tuesday, Clearing and Hot This Week

Argophilia Travel News

Today’s weather on Crete promises heavy afternoon rain which will cool off an otherwise high heat index. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service reports.

6 years ago

Crete’s Potential As An Agrotourism Destination Is Unmatched

Phil Butler

Crete’s amazing potential as an agrotourism destination is unmatched and undersold.

6 years ago

A Guide to Glyka Nera Beach On Incredible Crete Island

Argophilia Travel News

One of Crete’s most captivating beaches, Glyka Nera (Sweetwater) features crystal clear, deep azure blue water and fine colorful pebbles.

6 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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Wildfire Breaks Out Near Zoniana in Mylopotamos, Crete

2026-08-21 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters, ground crews, and a helicopter are battling a wildfire in low vegetation near Zoniana, Crete, as the island sits at high risk Level 3.

Crete safety news

Crete Police Seize Suspected Illegal Alcohol and Enough Laughing Gas for 30,000 Balloons

2026-08-20 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion police raided a local bar, seizing over 1,000 liters of untaxed alcohol and nitrous oxide cylinders capable of filling 30,000 balloons.

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21st Traffic Fatality of 2026 Claims a 21-Year-Old in Rethymno

2026-08-20 By Victoria Udrea

A 21-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash with a taxi in Rethymno, pushing Crete’s 2026 road death toll beyond 20 amid renewed safety concerns.

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Crete Hotels Are 100% Full, and So Are Their Employees

2026-08-20 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion hotels are at 100% capacity, but staff are trapped in endless 20-day contracts, doing three jobs at once, and being told to forget to clock in.

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Crete Summer Season Extends Through October

2026-08-20 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s tourism season remains strong, with 400-plus aircraft movements on peak days and high demand for September and October.

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