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A Stunning New Video Unveils the Majestic Beauty of Incredible Crete

Phil Butler

Magnificent video footage by award-winning filmmaker Theo Papadoulakis reveals for the first time the majesty of authentic Crete.

6 years ago

Moderate Subsea Earthquake Hits off Gavdos Island

Argophilia Travel News

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded late Wednesday evening just south of the island of Gavdos off Crete.

6 years ago

How Greece Becomes the World’s Most Coveted Destination

Phil Butler

A talk with a Crete entrepenuer about Greece reopening to tourists and how COVID-19 had changed the tourism landscape for 2020.

6 years ago

Heraklion MP Nikos Egoumenidou Seeks Help for Crete Wine Growers

Phil Butler

Nikos Egoumenidou, Socrates Vardakis, and Harry Mamoulaki are asking help from Greece’s Minister of Agriculture for Crete winegrowers.

6 years ago

Crete Beaches Revert to Eden With Tourists Away in May

Phil Butler

Crete’s beaches are all but empty now. The pandemic has kept tourists away. Now, wonders of the world revert to Eden-like perfection.

6 years ago

Region of Crete and “Diazoma” To Cooperate for Upgrading Minoan Palaces

Phil Butler

The Region of Crete and the association “Diazoma” have just signed a memorandum of cooperation for promoting and upgrading the Minoan Palaces.

6 years ago

Santorini Should Be Jealous of Saturday’s Crete Sunset

Phil Butler

A Crete sunset symbolizes what Cretans hope will be the end of a pandemic, and a new beginning.

6 years ago

A 6.6 Magnitude Quake and Aftershocks Shake Crete Island

Argophilia Travel News

An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 hit off the island of Crete this afternoon at 12:51:06 (UTC). No damages or injuries have been reported.

6 years ago

On You Return to Crete: Choose A Perfect Seclusion

Phil Butler

When the coronavirus pandemic emergency subsites, Crete will be your perfect destination for seclusion in paradise.

6 years ago

A Little Ballad for Crete’s Greatest Pandemic Heroes

Mihaela Lica Butler

The coronavirus pandemic has changed us forever. This is a short story of Crete’s most precious victims, and the island’s greatest heroes.

6 years ago

Moderate Earthquake Hits This Morning Near Sitia on Crete

Argophilia Travel News

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake rattled the far-east of Crete Island this morning. The center of the tremor was 8 km east of the port city of Sitia.

6 years ago

Cretan Spring Arrives: Instagram Reminds of a Post COVID-19 Paradise

Phil Butler

With Crete in lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, it’s a time to appreciate the paradise island we live on. Instagram provides hope.

6 years ago

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At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

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Stories of Interest

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Myriokephala Festival Brings Traffic Changes to Rethymno

2026-09-07 By Iorgos Pappas

Thousands of pilgrims are expected at Myriokephala in Rethymno, with traffic restrictions and delays around the historic monastery on September 7 and 8.

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Crete Tourist Buses to Strike, Airport Transfers and Excursions Affected

2026-09-07 By Argophilia Travel News

Crete tourist bus operators will strike September 10 and 11, affecting excursions, airport transfers and cruise transportation in Heraklion.

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Chania and Romania Strengthen Tourism Ties

2026-09-07 By Argophilia Travel News

Chania and Romania are exploring closer cooperation in tourism and culture following a meeting between the city’s mayor and Romania’s ambassador.

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Full Buses on Gouves–Heraklion Route Prompt KTEL Response

2026-09-07 By Iorgos Pappas

Buses on the busy Gouves–Heraklion route are facing increased passenger demand during Crete’s summer tourism season.

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Chania Sardine Festival Returns to Nea Chora for 31st Year

2026-09-07 By Victoria Udrea

Chania’s Sardine Festival returns to Nea Chora tonight with grilled sardines, music, traditional dancing and local culture.

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