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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

Alpha Star Natalia Germanou Enjoying Laid Back Holiday on Crete

Phil Butler

Alpha TV star Natalia Germanou caught on a sandy beach while vacationing in Crete via her Instagram.

3 years ago

Green Tourism Festival at 2023 Kissamos Festival of Taste and Art

Argophilia Travel News

On August 18 and 19, the Green Tourism Festival will be added as part of the annual Kissamos Taste & Art Festival week.

3 years ago

Crete Pays Tribute to the Anogia Resistance Against Nazi Occupiers

Phil Butler

Crete, Governor, key clergy, and other officials were on hand for the 79th anniversary of the holocaust by the Nazis in the village.

3 years ago

Crete’s Villa Sea Ya Lists for 900k and Lives Up to Its Name

Phil Butler

A secluded and private residence overlooking Souda Bay, Villa Sea Ya is about as close to perfection as it gets under 1M on Crete.

3 years ago

Region of Crete Funds Four 5×5 Football Pitches Amari Municipality

Argophilia Travel News

The Region of Crete, and the Municipality of Amari have created four 5×5 pitches to support youth athletics in the Municipality.

3 years ago

Isla Brown Chania Rated “Very Good” by Tripadvisor

Phil Butler

A look through several lenses at Isla Brown Chania, a new luxury hotel experience in the northwest of Crete.

3 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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Storms Expected Tuesday in Crete

2026-10-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete faces rain and thunderstorms from Sunday, with stronger storms Tuesday and northerly winds strengthening Wednesday.

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Body of Man Recovered From Sea East of Gavdos

2026-10-25 By Manuel Santos

A man’s body was recovered from the sea east of Gavdos by a Frontex vessel and taken to Chora Sfakion. His identity remains unknown.

Crete Road Deaths

Crete Recorded 238 Road Deaths Between 2020 and 2025

2026-10-25 By Argophilia Travel News

ELSTAT data cited by Nea Kriti records 238 road deaths in Crete between 2020 and 2025, with Heraklion reporting the highest number.

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GNTO Reopens Melbourne Office to Target Australian Travelers Year-Round

2026-10-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Greece reopens its GNTO Melbourne office to target Australian travelers with year-round tourism, culture, gastronomy and lesser-known destinations.

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Agios Nikolaos Hosts Dance World Cup Qualifiers This Weekend

2026-10-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Agios Nikolaos hosts Dance World Cup Greece and Cyprus qualifiers this weekend, with competitions and a Gala leading to the 2027 final in Lisbon.

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