Crete

Iorgos Pappas

Members of Heraklion’s 1st Municipal Community toured Agia Triada, meeting residents and inspecting €7.5M redevelopment works aimed at transforming the historic neighborhood.

9 months ago

Phil Butler

A short blurb from the editors of ekathimerini caught my eye and piqued my interest this week. The editorial titled In Crete’s best interest, tells us everything we need to know about how the wheels of power in Greece spin.  The short piece labeled “opinion” acknowledges that the people of Crete Island are fearful that […]

9 months ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

Argophilia’s lifeguard-turned-writer who still saves lives on Crete’s beaches and secretly loves chocolate more than anything else.

9 months ago

Kostas Raptis

Victoria is Argophilia’s sharp-eyed writer who loves sour cherries, prefers thrillers to fairy tales, and keeps the team balanced with wit, focus, and precision.

9 months ago

Arthur Butler

Iorgos, Argophilia’s disciplined writer with a passion for cooking fish and even edible flowers. From crocheted plushies to “a touch of MIG,” he’s proof that work and play blend in Crete’s home office.

9 months ago

Iorgos Pappas

Cretan olive trees — ancient roots, folklore, rituals, and everyday uses that make them the island’s most enduring companions.

9 months ago

Ion Bogdan V.

Argophilia explores Crete’s hidden fruits, from prickly pears to carob pods, pomegranates, and bitter oranges.

9 months ago

Victoria Udrea

Antikristo, Crete’s fire-roasted lamb, began with shepherds and rebels. Today it is a slow ritual of smoke and patience that draws locals and visitors alike.

9 months ago

Arthur Butler

Gale warnings forced the Knossos Palace to skip Milos. A sick child, 900 passengers, and a night of emergency at sea tested the crew and the company.

9 months ago

Iorgos Pappas

Flights may land on time, but good luck reaching Heraklion airport. Endless queues, double-parking, and record arrivals made the road a nightmare.

9 months ago