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EU Commissioner Visits Crete for Strategic Meeting on Sustainable Transport and Tourism

Manuel Santos

On May 6, 2025, the Region of Crete welcomed the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism for a high-level work meeting.

6 months ago

Mártsalo Walk: A Secret Beach Hike Through Crete’s Hidden Wilderness

Mihaela Lica Butler

Mártsalo Walk in southern Crete—an off-the-map hike for travelers and locals who love wild beaches and history.

6 months ago

Tourism Promotion of Heraklion: City Council Greenlights Bold 2025 Communication Plan

Victoria Udrea

Tourism promotion of Heraklion steps up after the City Council’s May 2025 approval of a €397,400 communication plan.

6 months ago

Not Your Ordinary Sweep: Special Ops Hit Heraklion

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion cleaning interventions kicked off early with special waste removal and large-scale disinfection at multiple city locations.

6 months ago

Sun Princess in Chania: Cruise Ship Arrivals Shift from Santorini to Souda Port

Manuel Santos

The 345-meter Sun Princess brought more than 4,000 tourists to Souda port in Chania, after cruise line changes and Santorini restrictions pushed major arrivals to Crete.

6 months ago

Fire Season in Crete: How Local Leaders Prepare for Heat and Wildfires in 2025

Mihaela Lica Butler

On May 5, 2025, top officials from Heraklion met at a high-level meeting to coordinate preparations for the fire season in Crete.

6 months ago

Crete at the Arabian Travel Market Exhibition in Dubai

Argophilia Travel News

Crete promoted its tourist attractions to the Arabian Gulf at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai (April 28 – May 1, 2025).

6 months ago

How Knossos Got a $3.5 Million Fire Protection and Lightning Defense System

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Greek Ministry of Culture rolled out major Knossos fire protection and lightning defense systems, funded by the Crete Regional Operational Program.

6 months ago

Call for Responsible Pet Ownership in Agios Nikolaos

Victoria Udrea

Popi Sifontoni, Agios Nikolaos’ animal welfare advisor, urges all local pet owners to clean up after their dogs in public spaces. This direct appeal calls for community respect and upper hygiene standards, outlining the reasons for responsibility and the 100€ fines for ignoring city regulations.

6 months ago

Heraklion Cleaning Service Battles Mounting Trash

Manuel Santos

Why is Heraklion Cleaning Service running with just a third of its staff in 2024? Find out what happened and what everyone should know about waste collection in the city.

6 months ago

What’s Going On With Environmental Protection in Elafonisi?

Manuel Santos

Elafonisi, a paradise for sun-seekers and selfie enthusiasts, has become the battleground for Greece’s latest episode of “Who can break the law while admiring nature.” For those who skipped the fanfare, the region’s Monitoring and Implementation Committee held their fourth meeting on April 15, 2025. Their job? To check if the Elafonisi environmental protection plan—announced […]

7 months ago

Recycled Waste Keeps Piling Up in Ierapetra

Victoria Udrea

Tourists visiting Crete find Ierapetra struggling with mounting recycled waste from farm chemicals. Local officials, farmers, and recycling companies face gridlock due to government delays.

7 months ago

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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.

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

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