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Crete Leads Greece in Summer Arrivals as Cyclades See Decline

Iorgos Pappas

Crete welcomed 3 million international arrivals, topping all Greek islands. Rhodes, Kos, the Ionian Islands, and Thessaloniki posted gains, while Santorini saw a sharp drop.

2 months ago

Planning My Crete Wedding from Abroad: How Local Food and Wine Led to Authenticity

Argophilia Travel News

by Christina from Your Greek Wedding Guide I was sitting on the patio at Manousakis Winery in Crete, twirling a glass of Moschato Spinas as the mountains shone golden in the afternoon sun. I had this unusual moment of realization. For one, it’s unlikely that any of the wineries we visited would become our eventual […]

2 months ago

Greek Hotels Lead Europe in Revenue per Room This Summer

Kostas Raptis

Greek hotels posted Europe’s highest RevPAR at €216.8, driven by soaring rates despite lower occupancy, outpacing Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

2 months ago

Heraklion Faces Water Woes as Aposelemis Plant Stays Offline

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion struggles with water shortages as the Aposelemis treatment plant remains out of service. No timeline from OAK, DEYAH urges residents to save water.

2 months ago

Crete’s Olive Growers Wait for Rain as Prices Edge Up

Victoria Udrea

Olive oil prices in Crete show a cautious rise. Producers warn that without October rains, the season may be lost despite higher export values.

2 months ago

Crete After Winter: When the Rivers Flow Again

Iorgos Pappas

In summer, Crete seems carved from sunlight and dust—a land thirsty beneath the heat. But when winter rain sweeps down the mountains, the island transforms. Rivers awaken from their dry-season slumber, waterfalls appear where none flowed before, and gorges heave with ancient energy. From balancing gnarled cliffs, places like Kourtaliotiko Gorge (below) unveil a narrow […]

2 months ago

Search Underway for Missing Spearfisher in Palaiochora Waters

Manuel Santos

A 50-year-old spearfisher vanished Tuesday near Voulolimni in Palaiochora, Chania. Coast Guard vessels, a private boat, and Frontex are conducting an intensive search.

2 months ago

The Viridian Crayon and Poseidon’s Sea

Phil Butler

Crete is an island where myths linger in the salt air, where secret beaches reveal themselves like gifts, and where village festivals feel less planned than bestowed. The real treasures here are rarely chased — they arrive, unannounced, when you least expect them. One such moment began, for me, with a Viridian crayon. Back in […]

2 months ago

Crete’s Olive Oil Sales Keep Prices Strong at the End of Summer

Manuel Santos

Cooperatives in Lassithi and Chania closed key olive oil sales in late August 2025, with extra virgin prices above €4.50 per kilo.

2 months ago

Germans Refuse to Let Crete’s Summer End

Manuel Santos

More flights, more bookings, and even November sun—German travelers are keeping Crete’s tourism season alive long after the beach chairs should be folded.

2 months ago

Why Crete’s Minoan Route Will Be the Cultural Walk of 2025

Manuel Santos

Three Cretan municipalities unite for the 2025 “Minoan Route,” reviving the myth of King Minos and Zeus.

2 months ago

Should You Pack a Squatty Potty for the Road

Iorgos Pappas

History’s funniest bathroom tale—knights, unicorns, and the colon’s best friend—now with a travel twist. The Squatty Potty is not carry-on friendly.

2 months ago

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The Catamaran Removal from Heraklion’s Venetian Harbour Is Called “Incomprehensible and Dangerous.”

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Heraklion forces tourist catamarans into an unsafe, foul-smelling industrial port while raising fees by 300%

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Crete offers some of Europe’s clearest skies for the Geminid meteor shower.

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Poison Hiding in Crete’s Most Photographed Flower

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

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Do We Have Mushrooms in Crete?

2025-11-20 By 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.

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Why Rural Crete Just Became Easier to Explore

2025-11-20 By 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.

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