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Travel Alert: Smoke from Dardanelles Fire Reaches Crete

Iorgos Pappas

Region of Crete warns of worsening air quality in Heraklion due to airborne particles from the Dardanelles wildfire. Vulnerable groups are urged to avoid outdoor exposure.

3 months ago

Crete’s Air Quality Worsens

Mihaela Lica Butler

Region of Crete warns of increased air pollution in Heraklion from fine particulate matter.

3 months ago

Over 80 Swimmers Rescued on Chania Beaches This August

Mihaela Lica Butler

Lifeguards in Chania rescued over 80 swimmers from the sea amid strong winds and ignored warnings.

3 months ago

Swim Here Before September: Heraklion’s Hidden Shores

Manuel Santos

Before autumn arrives in Crete, explore three hidden beaches in Heraklion: Aspes, Kaminaki, and Koudoumas.

3 months ago

Red Sea Invaders Are Taking Over the Med

Manuel Santos

Soaring sea temperatures in the Mediterranean have unleashed a wave of invasive species like lionfish and rabbitfish.

3 months ago

When a Lake Becomes a Desert

Victoria Udrea

Lake Agia in Crete, home to snakes in Crete and over 200 bird species, suffered severe drying due to excessive groundwater pumping.

3 months ago

Airbnb’s Rise in Crete Stirs Debate

Victoria Udrea

Crete’s Airbnb surge is boosting tourism, but locals face housing headaches. What’s really happening—and what can be done?

3 months ago

Who’s Afraid of Snakes in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

Tourists visiting Crete encounter snakes in the wild—mostly harmless but often startling.

3 months ago

Why Americans Are Suddenly Talking About Lasithi

Manuel Santos

Crete emerged as the second most popular international travel destination in U.S. searches due to growing interest in diving in Crete.

3 months ago

Snorkeling in Crete Comes at A Cost

Manuel Santos

Tourists seeking snorkeling in Crete will find clear waters, diverse marine life, and accessible locations.

3 months ago

Off-Duty Lifeguard Becomes Agia Marina’s Guardian Angel

Manuel Santos

Off-duty lifeguard Thodoris Konstantinidis rescued five swimmers from drowning in Agia Marina, Crete, after they ignored a red flag warning.

3 months ago

Eastern Crete’s UNESCO Momentum Gathers Steam

Iorgos Pappas

UNESCO Greece Chair Aikaterini Tzitzikosta visited Sitia and Kato Zakros to deepen cultural ties, support Erotokritos’ heritage bid, and promote local cultural diplomacy.

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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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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