New 2025 data shows a 42% surge in Greek cultural revenue despite a drop in visitors at Knossos and Phaistos.
Crete
Samaria Gorge Will Remain Closed as Fire Risk Rises
Samaria Gorge will not open on May 1 after landslides, as Crete braces for a tough fire season with strict rules and rising risks.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis Positions Crete as Year-round Tourism Leader
Mitsotakis outlines Crete’s 12-month tourism vision, linking culture, infrastructure, and spending to a stronger 2026 travel model.
Kantanos-Selino Pushes for Mountain Sovereignty in Anogia
Mayor Antonios Perrakis met Deputy Minister Kontogeorgis to discuss the National Strategy for Regional Development and the new Secretariat for Mountainous Areas.
Cretan Tavli Outsmarts Time
Tavli is an iconic table game. Discover its history, rules variants, and role in everyday life across Crete and Greece.
Crete Tourism Push Gets Political Spotlight
At the ND pre-conference in Heraklion, leaders outline Crete’s transformation into a 12-month tourism flagship and a European innovation hub.
New Law Shields the Cretan Artisan Knife from Imitations
Greece passes a landmark bill protecting iconic handicrafts like Cretan Knives and Tinos woodcarvings. The new law supports local artisans.
Greece Skips Biometric Checks for UK Visitors
Greece unilaterally scraps biometric scans for UK tourists to avoid airport delays, highlighting a massive lack of reciprocity for Greek travelers to the UK.
Hersonissos Bans Noise for the Sake of Tourist Peace
Hersonissos Municipality implements a strict ban on construction and earthworks during the 2026 tourist season. See the dates, fines, and restricted zones.
Heraklion Now Has Smart Pedestrian Crossings
Heraklion completes 8km of sidewalks and 27 elevated crossings, while launching 19 new solar-powered smart pedestrian crossings at school zones.
Crete Tightens Sea Border Watch
Drones, Frontex, and patrols rise in Crete. Paradise now comes with surveillance and a side of reality.
Why Zaros Is Becoming Crete’s Shooting Hub
Zaros Shooting Range near Psiloritis offers structured training and clay target sessions in Crete’s mountains.
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