Crete is an island where myths linger in the salt air, where secret beaches reveal themselves like gifts, and where village festivals feel less planned than bestowed. The real treasures here are rarely chased — they arrive, unannounced, when you least expect them. One such moment began, for me, with a Viridian crayon. Back in […]
Crete
Crete’s Olive Oil Sales Keep Prices Strong at the End of Summer
Cooperatives in Lassithi and Chania closed key olive oil sales in late August 2025, with extra virgin prices above €4.50 per kilo.
Germans Refuse to Let Crete’s Summer End
More flights, more bookings, and even November sun—German travelers are keeping Crete’s tourism season alive long after the beach chairs should be folded.
Why Crete’s Minoan Route Will Be the Cultural Walk of 2025
Three Cretan municipalities unite for the 2025 “Minoan Route,” reviving the myth of King Minos and Zeus.
Should You Pack a Squatty Potty for the Road
History’s funniest bathroom tale—knights, unicorns, and the colon’s best friend—now with a travel twist. The Squatty Potty is not carry-on friendly.
Why Chania’s New Bioclimatic Seed Bank Will Be a Game-Changer for Eco-Tourism
Crete is set to open the first Mediterranean Bioclimatic Seed Bank in Chania. A landmark project blending conservation, green architecture, and a botanical museum.
Agios Nikolaos’ Festival of Fountains Brings Music and Memory to Kritsa
The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos is launching its new cultural initiative, the “1st Festival of Fountains”, an event designed to honor Crete’s fountains as places of memory, gathering, and heritage. Following its recent stop in Vrahasi, the festival now continues at the historic Haniotena fountain in Kritsa, where on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 8 p.m., […]
Crete Tops the Charts While Other Islands Trail Behind
A TUI and Appinio survey of 2,000 Germans crowned Crete the most popular holiday island, followed by Rhodes and Santorini.
132 Migrants Reach Gavdos in Two Landings on the Same Day
On August 30, 2025, 132 male migrants — including one minor — arrived on Gavdos. FRONTEX intercepted 67 at sea, while 65 more landed at Trypiti beach.
Heraklion Eyes a River Revival with Four Hidden Waterways
Heraklion explores turning four streams — Karteros, Silamianos, Giofyros, and Xeropotamos — into green corridors
Crete Starts September with 32°C and Calm Breezes
Greece welcomes September 2025 with clear skies, west–northwest winds of 3–5 Beaufort, and temperatures up to 35°C. Crete enjoys sunny weather, 22–32°C, with calm breezes.
The Breath of an Ember
n orange canary named Gim breathes like a flame in a lantern. His song, his rhythm, and his fragile fire turn everyday noise into silence, teaching the beauty of life and presence.
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 45
- 46
- 47
- 48
- 49
- …
- 169
- Next Page »