Crete’s roadsides are dotted with kandylaki. Learn what these shrines mean and how they reflect local culture and faith.
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Full Moon August 2025 Night of Enchantment at Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Discover the Full Moon August 2025 event, “Μαγικιά Νύχτα – Mikis Theodorakis & Nikos Skalkottas,” co-hosted by the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion and the Region of Crete.
3.5 Million Euro Contract Signed for E. Venizelou Street Revamp in Gazi
The Region of Crete and the Municipality of Malevizi signed a 3.5 million euro contract to redevelop E. Venizelou Street in Gazi.
7th Banana Festival in Arvi Will Make You Question Your Fruit Choices
The 7th Banana Festival in Arvi runs August 8-10, 2025. Find full event schedule, unique activities, and all the reasons locals and visitors pack the port for Crete’s fruitiest tradition.
Crete’s Tourism Landscape in July 2025
In July 2025, Crete’s tourism landscape saw record-breaking arrivals at Heraklion Airport but hotel occupancy lagged compared to last year.
Heraklion Faces a Water Crisis Again
Heraklion faces a water crisis again as residents struggle with water supply reductions after technical failures at the Aposelemis reservoir.
No Trip, No Shame: As U.S. Travelers Bail, Greek Tourism Spins a Tale That Isn’t Holding Up
While PR agencies and tourism ministers trumpet “record arrivals” and search surges, the truth on the ground in Crete and across Greece paints a far grimmer picture — one that can no longer be hidden behind Home to Go headlines and government-fed optimism. Transient Traveler Woes In Heraklion, where tourism should be peaking, tables sit […]
Tourist Buses in Heraklion Move to Ephesus Street
As of November 1, 2025, the City Council plans to shift bus stops from Demokratias Avenue to Efesou Street.
Crete’s Hotel Employees Face an Uncertain Season
Hotel Employees in Crete demand longer unemployment aid for seasonal tourism workers—addressing months without income and the survival of thousands of families.
How Greek Hotel Performance Impacts Travelers’ Experience
Hotel performance in Greece during the first half of 2025 shows mixed results.
Prehistoric Monument at Risk Near New Heraklion Airport
Members of the NIKI party raised concerns about the destruction of a prehistoric monument on Papoura Hill due to radar construction for the new Heraklion Airport, urging Culture Minister Lina Mendoni to take protective action.
Cretan Spiders Don’t Care About Your Fear
Arachnid Encounters: Fact Over Fear You’ve unpacked your sandals, poured your first glass of raki, and stretched under the Cretan sun—only to spot a long-legged creature dangling from a patio beam. Cue the frantic Google search: “Spiders in Crete – are they dangerous?” Let’s unravel that web of worry, sweet traveler. While Crete is home […]
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