The construction of the super-luxurious €600-million-euro Elounda Hills project in eastern Crete is now closer at hand.
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Remembering Princess Diana Visiting Crete Island
For people here on Crete, the late Princess Diana visiting the island is still a poignant memory of a gentle spirit setting foot on paradise.
On the Trail of the Eternal: The Secrets of the Minoans
The continuing saga of the magnificent tapestry of humanity woven within the secrets of the Minoans. Part of a series by Argophilia.
The Best of August: Crete Instagram Love From Paradise
Time for some of the best shares from Crete in August via Instagram. As the summer winds down, Crete experiences to remember get share time.
Glykeria & Melina Aslanidou at Concert in Arkalochori
Coming to the open Municipal Theater of Arkalochori August 28th, Glykeria & Melina Aslanidou will perform in concert “Where Are You Taking Me?”
TUI Family Life is Getting a PR Black Eye at Elounda Breeze Resort
TUI Family Life is mucking up Crete’s vacationing reputation this summer. A plethora of complaints haunt Elounda Breeze Resort.
Resistance Fighter George Psychoundakis: The Legendary Cretan Runner
The death of George Psychoundakis at age 85 in Chania marks in bedrock legendary Cretan forthrightness. Here is a part of his epic story.
Ano Asites “Village of Colors Festival” Begins August 23rd
Coming up from the 23rd to the 29th of August, the Village of Colors Festival comes to Ano Asites in Heraklion Prefecture.
The Mystery of the Eteocretans – Gatekeepers of Crete’s Hidden Past
Homer’s Odyssey tells of the hero Odysseus visiting Crete on his return home. The tale also tells of the unsolved mystery of the Eteocretans.
A New Definition of “Luxury” Waits on Incredible Crete
Crete is more than a Mykonos wanna be, the island paradise is a real alternative experience well suited to the luxury travel segment.
Crete Island Wakes Up to 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake
The latest in a series of earthquakes to shake the Greek island of Crete, this morning’s 4.7 magnitude tremor shook our offices in Heraklion.
Crete Hit by Another 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Offshore
The USGS has reported a magnitude 5.0 earthquake off the south coast of Crete at 07:02 and 50 seconds local time this morning.