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Anastasi Fires Aftermath in Heraklion (Pictures)

Iorgos Pappas

The aftermath of the Anastasi fires in Heraklion revealed dozens of minor property incidents, but thankfully, no serious damages.

7 months ago

Are Crete Visitor Reviews as Glowing as Brochure Promises?

Victoria Udrea

Discover the truth behind Crete visitor reviews and what tourists say about roads, prices, and service.

7 months ago

Chania Tourist Satisfaction: Are Foreign Visitors Secretly Unhappy With Their Holidays?

Kostas Raptis

Chania often shows off the kind of travel brochure charm that looks as if a dog with a smartphone shot most of the photos: welcoming locals, rich flavors, sunbleached beaches, and views that convince even the grumpiest visitor’s Instagram. According to the ever-watchful Western Crete Tourism Observatory, the reality comes with potholes—literally. The latest research […]

7 months ago

Are Your Pets Ready for Easter Night in Crete?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Pet owners are urged to protect animal welfare on Easter night by keeping animals indoors, avoiding restraints, using proper identification.

7 months ago

What Time Does the Holy Light (Ἃγιον Φῶς) Reach Crete on Great Saturday?

Victoria Udrea

Find out when the Holy Light (Ἃγιον Φῶς) will reach Crete this Holy Saturday. Who is bringing it, how, and why?

7 months ago

Will the Arkalochori Swimming Pool Open for Athletes This Summer?

Manuel Santos

The Arkalochori swimming pool will open for public use when conditions allow and all repair works are concluded.

7 months ago

Kakou Oros Road Section of the Old National Road Reopens for Traffic

Kostas Raptis

The Kakou Oros road section officially reopened on April 17, 2025, after major upgrades by the Region of Crete.

7 months ago

Kalou-Douli Road: Two Villages in Crete Linked by a Path Too Rough for Words

Iorgos Pappas

Kalou-Douli road: narrow, broken, and riddled with hazards, it is a daily ordeal for locals and tourists alike.

7 months ago

Heraklion DMMO Launches with Help from the Ministry of Tourism 

Victoria Udrea

The Municipality of Heraklion teams up with the Ministry of Tourism to create the Heraklion DMMO.

7 months ago

Metaxa Hospitality Group’s Regenerative Agriculture Initiative in Lasithi

Victoria Udrea

8 local farmers, Metaxa Hospitality Group, and the Lassithi Agricultural Cooperative bring Regenerative Agriculture to the Lasithi Plateau.

7 months ago

Crete Easter Bookings Surge 82.4% Over Last Year

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete Easter bookings spiked 82.4% this year, as churches both East and West celebrate Easter on the same date: Sunday, April 20, 2025.

7 months ago

New International Airport of Heraklion Spawns a Parade of Developments in Crete

Kostas Raptis

2025 brings a flood of developments towards completing the New International Airport of Heraklion in Kastelli.

7 months ago

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

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Do We Have Mushrooms in Crete?

2025-11-20 By 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.

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Why Rural Crete Just Became Easier to Explore

2025-11-20 By 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.

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