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Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Crete

Which Airline Is Flying Most to Crete?

Iorgos Pappas

New data from the Crete Aviation Observatory reveals the top airlines flying to Chania in 2025, highlighting a surge in Scandinavian travel.

Crete Coastline Under Threat

Arthur Butler

Coastal erosion threatens Crete as rising sea levels strip land and property in Gra Ligia, Arvi, and Keratokampos.

Samaria Gorge Missed Traditional May 1 Opening Date

Manuel Santos

Severe Winter Destruction Halts the Season The heavy wooden gates at Xyloskalo remain firmly shut. The sudden, violent torrents of the past winter have carved new, dangerous realities into the floor of the Samaria Gorge, leaving the path impassable. While the first of May traditionally welcomes thousands of hikers eager to trace the ancient trail […]

Hiker Rescued After Ill-Advised Gorge Trek

Manuel Santos

A 58-year-old French hiker with a pre-existing knee injury was rescued from Crete’s Richtis Gorge. Local rescuers say she’s lucky to be alive.

Flight from Copenhagen Ends in Arrest

Iorgos Pappas

28-year-old Swede was arrested and sent for psychiatric evaluation following aggressive behavior on a flight from Copenhagen to Crete.

Are Tourists in Crete Safe?

Manuel Santos

Following a series of accidents and arrests in Crete, we examine the safety of the island for 2026 travelers and the importance of hotel pool regulations.