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Bees of Crete: Guardians of the Wild and Winged Witnesses of Loss

Victoria Udrea

Crete’s native honey bee is nearly lost, but its legacy lives in our wild herbs, Minoan myths, and modern beekeeping. This is their story—and ours.

3 months ago

Are Scorpions in Crete Dangerous?

Kostas Raptis

Are there scorpions in Crete? Yes. Should you panic? Absolutely not. A look at the island’s scorpion species, myths, and real risks for 2025 visitors.

3 months ago

Ananea Rocrita Reopening Delayed to March 2026

Ion Bogdan V.

The former Aldiana Kreta resort near Mochlos will now reopen as Ananea Rocrita in March 2026, after construction delays.

3 months ago

Why the Triopetra Mega-Resort Is Stirring Up Crete

Kostas Raptis

A luxury development for 5,900 people gets the green light in Crete. The Triopetra Project stirs debate about sustainability, tourism, and regional identity.

3 months ago

Heraklion Archaeological Museum Left Out of Crete Tour Packages

Iorgos Pappas

Despite being home to priceless Minoan treasures, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum is missing from many organized tours in Crete. A cultural oversight or systemic neglect?

3 months ago

82 Swimmers Rescued in 15 Days on Crete’s Beaches

Manuel Santos

In just two weeks, 82 people were rescued from the seas of Chania. Lifeguards warn that ignoring safety signs is costing lives.

3 months ago

Why West Crete’s Tourism Boom Feels Like a Bust for Locals

Kostas Raptis

Tourist spending in West Crete remained stagnant while local business costs surged. Satisfaction is high, but margins are shrinking.

3 months ago

Cretans Rise for Papoura Hill

Iorgos Pappas

On August 25, 2025, locals gather at Nikos Kazantzakis Garden Theater in Heraklion to protest the planned destruction of the ancient Papoura Hill monument.

3 months ago

Flip-Flops in Crete: A Guide to Footwear Failure

Victoria Udrea

Flip-flops in Crete are a joke with bad timing and worse grip. Here is what happens when your bargain shoes face off against island terrain.

3 months ago

Airbnb in Crete: Locals Push Back Against Housing Crisis

Iorgos Pappas

The Rent Is Too Damn Mythical Imagine being born in a Cretan village, growing up with olive trees and sea salt in your lungs—and then being told, at 27, that you cannot afford a one-room flat because someone from Oslo booked it for €160 a night. This is not a future fear. This is 2025. […]

3 months ago

Venom-Free Zone: Snakes of Crete Demystified

Iorgos Pappas

Nervous tourists still ask the same thing—are there dangerous snakes in Crete? The answer is simple: no. Here is the truth about the island’s harmless reptiles.

3 months ago

Chania’s Lifeguards Are Saving Dozens

Manuel Santos

With 83 rescues in just over two weeks, Chania’s lifeguards face a record-breaking August. Tourists continue to swim past red flags, prompting urgent safety warnings across Crete’s northern coast.

3 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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The Geminids Over Crete

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

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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

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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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