Crete

Agia Pelagias Beach Finally Getting Fixed

Manuel Santos

Malevizi approves new funding for Agia Pelagia beach’s upgrade, flood works, and garbage trucks—marking progress mainly on paper for now.

7 months ago

Crete Adds a Hellenic-Chinese Tourism Research Center

Iorgos Pappas

ELMEPA and Ningbo University signed a 2025 deal to launch the Hellenic–Chinese Research Center for Tourism and Cultural Heritage in Crete.

7 months ago

The Catamaran Removal from Heraklion’s Venetian Harbour Is Called “Incomprehensible and Dangerous.”

Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion forces tourist catamarans into an unsafe, foul-smelling industrial port while raising fees by 300%

7 months ago

The Geminids Over Crete

Manuel Santos

Crete offers some of Europe’s clearest skies for the Geminid meteor shower.

7 months ago

Poison Hiding in Crete’s Most Photographed Flower

Mihaela Lica Butler

Oleander grows everywhere in Crete, but it is highly poisonous to people and pets.

7 months ago

Do We Have Mushrooms in Crete?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete offers rich mushroom habitats across its forests and mountains. Learn where to find them, when to forage, which species are safe, and how to explore responsibly.

7 months ago

Why Rural Crete Just Became Easier to Explore

Mihaela Lica Butler

Malevizi signs a 1.6M-euro road improvement project, upgrading rural access and boosting safety for visitors exploring Crete’s mountain villages.

7 months ago

Ierapetra Gets 1.5 Million Euros and We Should All Clap Like Seals

Iorgos Pappas

Government approves 1.5M euros for Ierapetra’s wildfire damage, celebrated as a major victory despite barely covering repairs.

7 months ago

Crete Faces Deeper Drought Conditions Despite Early Winter Rains

Arthur Butler

METEO reports deeper soil drought in Crete despite early winter rains. Surface moisture improved across Greece, but underground reserves on the island remain low.

7 months ago

Crete Faces EU Pressure Over Kasteli Airport’s Missing Rail Link

Kostas Raptis

Haris Mamoulakis warns that Crete’s new Kasteli Airport may open as the EU’s only major hub without a rail link.

7 months ago

Crete’s Hiking Season Gets Longer

Manuel Santos

Crete extends trail maintenance into winter as hiking tourism continues to grow. Visitors urged to stay safe — and never hike alone.

7 months ago

Crete’s Hidden Winter Market Boom

Victoria Udrea

From honey to herbs, Crete’s winter fairs are thriving. Tourists and locals flock to village markets, where tradition, warmth, and inflation meet under one tent.

7 months ago