Crete

Poison Hiding in Crete’s Most Photographed Flower

Mihaela Lica Butler

Oleander grows everywhere in Crete, but it is highly poisonous to people and pets.

3 months ago

Do We Have Mushrooms in Crete?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete offers rich mushroom habitats across its forests and mountains. Learn where to find them, when to forage, which species are safe, and how to explore responsibly.

3 months ago

Why Rural Crete Just Became Easier to Explore

Mihaela Lica Butler

Malevizi signs a 1.6M-euro road improvement project, upgrading rural access and boosting safety for visitors exploring Crete’s mountain villages.

3 months ago

Ierapetra Gets 1.5 Million Euros and We Should All Clap Like Seals

Iorgos Pappas

Government approves 1.5M euros for Ierapetra’s wildfire damage, celebrated as a major victory despite barely covering repairs.

3 months ago

Crete Faces Deeper Drought Conditions Despite Early Winter Rains

Arthur Butler

METEO reports deeper soil drought in Crete despite early winter rains. Surface moisture improved across Greece, but underground reserves on the island remain low.

3 months ago

Crete Faces EU Pressure Over Kasteli Airport’s Missing Rail Link

Kostas Raptis

Haris Mamoulakis warns that Crete’s new Kasteli Airport may open as the EU’s only major hub without a rail link.

3 months ago

Crete’s Hiking Season Gets Longer

Manuel Santos

Crete extends trail maintenance into winter as hiking tourism continues to grow. Visitors urged to stay safe — and never hike alone.

3 months ago

Crete’s Hidden Winter Market Boom

Victoria Udrea

From honey to herbs, Crete’s winter fairs are thriving. Tourists and locals flock to village markets, where tradition, warmth, and inflation meet under one tent.

3 months ago

Cretan Wineries Gear Up for Gastronomy Tourism

Victoria Udrea

Crete’s vineyards prepare for a record season of gastronomy tourism, blending vineyard stays, local table pairings, and authentic Cretan hospitality.

3 months ago

Heraklion Declares War on Potholes Again

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion commits 854,000 euros to pothole repairs and road safety upgrades, promising faster interventions and safer streets—if the plan finally works.

3 months ago

Crete’s Olive Oil Season Begins With a Question Nobody Wants to Answer: How Low Can It Go?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete braces for one of its weakest olive oil seasons as drought, pests, high costs, and poor infrastructure drive production and prices into decline.

3 months ago

Agios Nikolaos Restores the Yellow Line as Red and Green Routes Pause

Arthur Butler

Agios Nikolaos reinstates the Yellow Line from 17 November 2025 while the Red and Green Lines pause.

3 months ago