Crete

Diktaion Andron Cave Still Closed, and Zeus Weeps

Ion Bogdan V.

Diktaion Andron stays closed through 2025. EU works drag on, no reopening date. Lassithi adapts while Zeus sulks in the dark.

3 months ago

Why Hotel Occupancy Rates in Crete Are Lower Than Expected This Season

Argophilia Travel News

This season, hotel occupancy rates in Crete have dropped, leaving many hoteliers echoing the same question: why are the rooms empty?

3 months ago

Oceanis Lifeguards Save Tourists from Drowning in Crete

Manuel Santos

Oceanis lifeguards rescued multiple tourists from drowning due to strong currents along Crete’s most popular beaches.

3 months ago

New Thematic Parks at Keritis Bridge to Commemorate History and Nature

Iorgos Pappas

The Municipality of Platanias proposes an ambitious project that will transform the eastern and western sides of the iconic Keritis Bridge. The initiative focuses on the creation of thematic historical and environmental parks, breathing new life into a place steeped in memories and natural grace. Keritis Bridge, built around 1908 during the term of Prime […]

3 months ago

Karavolas Beachfront Marred by Decay

Iorgos Pappas

Even on a sunlit spring day, the Karavolas Beachfront in Heraklion cannot hide its neglect. Geórgios Manoúsos, a politician with a keen photographer’s eye, describes his most recent visit as “a sad reflection of the city’s priorities.” This is not a casual complaint; thousands of visitors, both tourists and local families, see the same problems […]

3 months ago

Sitia Brings Back the Legendary Kakavia Feast

Victoria Udrea

The city of Sitia invites food lovers to the 2025 Kakavia Festival, reviving the record-setting seafood tradition by serving the world’s largest Kakavia soup.

3 months ago

Tourism Human Resources Crisis in Crete

Manuel Santos

This summer tourist season, tourism human resources in Crete face a severe shortage as employees exit the sector.

3 months ago

Tourists Shocked as Ammunition Found Near Ierapetra Beach

Manuel Santos

Early this morning, a diver discovered suspicious ammunition about 20 meters off the Ierapetra coast.

3 months ago

WIFI4GR Brings Free Public Wi-Fi in Tsoutsouras

Kostas Raptis

The Municipality of Minoa Pediada has launched WIFI4GR, offering free high-speed internet access in Tsoutsouras and future expansion to 32 locations across the region.

3 months ago