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.
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Planning My Crete Wedding from Abroad: How Local Food and Wine Led to Authenticity
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 […]
Greek Hotels Lead Europe in Revenue per Room This Summer
Greek hotels posted Europe’s highest RevPAR at €216.8, driven by soaring rates despite lower occupancy, outpacing Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Heraklion Faces Water Woes as Aposelemis Plant Stays Offline
Heraklion struggles with water shortages as the Aposelemis treatment plant remains out of service. No timeline from OAK, DEYAH urges residents to save water.
Crete’s Olive Growers Wait for Rain as Prices Edge Up
Olive oil prices in Crete show a cautious rise. Producers warn that without October rains, the season may be lost despite higher export values.
Crete After Winter: When the Rivers Flow Again
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 […]
Search Underway for Missing Spearfisher in Palaiochora Waters
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.
The Viridian Crayon and Poseidon’s Sea
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 […]
Crete’s Olive Oil Sales Keep Prices Strong at the End of Summer
Cooperatives in Lassithi and Chania closed key olive oil sales in late August 2025, with extra virgin prices above €4.50 per kilo.
Germans Refuse to Let Crete’s Summer End
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.
Why Crete’s Minoan Route Will Be the Cultural Walk of 2025
Three Cretan municipalities unite for the 2025 “Minoan Route,” reviving the myth of King Minos and Zeus.
Should You Pack a Squatty Potty for the Road
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.
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