Photo essay of a Christmas Day walk through Heraklion, capturing empty squares, relocated markets, and small oddities.
Crete
Crete’s Hotels Go Speed-Dating With Job Seekers
Career Days take place on January 21, 2026, in Heraklion and Chania, connecting hotels across Crete with job seekers ahead of the tourism season.
Lappa Avocados of Argyroupoli: From Crete’s Soil to Natural Oils, Cosmetics, and Local Delights
In Argyroupoli, Crete, Lappa Avocado turns local avocado harvests into oils, cosmetics, and artisanal products rooted in place and tradition.
Crete’s Tourism Boom Is Not Reaching the Mountains
Tourism growth in Crete is uneven, concentrating on the coast while inland and mountain areas fall behind, raising concerns for sustainable tourism.
Heraklion Christmas Meal of Love Marks 29 Years of Community Solidarity
For the 29th year, the Kalathakis family hosted a Christmas Day Meal of Love at Heraklion’s Loggia.
Georgiadis Park Goes Festive (Without Asking Too Many Questions)
Fairy tales, a solar telescope, Cretan herbs, face painting, and free activities fill Georgiadis Park from December 27–30 in Heraklion’s holiday program.
Hersonissos Takes Weather Seriously
Hersonissos launches the Hersonissos 2030 project, installing eight weather stations and a real-time platform to improve climate resilience.
Echoes of Blue — A Love Letter to the Cretan Coastline
Echoes of Blue by Alexandros E. Roniotis is a 600-page bilingual photographic guide to the beaches, coastline, and hidden shores of Crete.
Crete’s Summer 2026 Airlift Reality Check: Chania Rises, Heraklion Slips, and Airlines Are Not Being Subtle
Germany increases flights to Greece for summer 2026, but airlines favor cities and Chania, while several island hotspots lose August capacity.
Merry Christmas from Argophilia
A Christmas Eve message from Argophilia to our readers, inspired by travel, Crete, shared moments, and the quiet beauty of the season.
Maria Katerina Apostolaki from Heraklion Is Miss Greece 2025
Maria Katerina Apostolaki from Heraklion wins the Miss Ελλάς 2025 title, continuing Crete’s strong presence in national beauty pageants.
Amari Begins Replanting Olive Groves After August 2024 Wildfires
Amari distributes 6,500 olive saplings to fire-affected farmers, supporting recovery, local livelihoods, and Crete’s iconic landscapes.
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