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Agia Pelagia Is Losing Its Beach to Relentless Erosion

Mihaela Lica Butler

Erosion has erased much of the Agia Pelagia beach just as the tourist season begins, leaving business owners angry and tourists disappointed.

9 months ago

Heavy Rains Turn Crete into an Obstacle Course

Manuel Santos

Heavy rains struck Crete overnight on June 1, causing road closures and landslides across major tourist areas.

9 months ago

If Only the Minoans Had Known of the Mediocrity to Come

Phil Butler

The fate of Crete’s most treasured archaeological sites is still in UNESCO limbo as planning, preparation and presentation of plans seem endless. Europe’s oldest temples/palaces, the monumental heritage they represent, appear to be in the hands of hapless bureaucrats. Like everything else here in Greece, progress is prioritized based on some invisible variable no one […]

9 months ago

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Closure Halts Travel Again

Iorgos Pappas

Kourtaliotiko Gorge closure: On May 31, 2025, authorities shut the road to Plakias after a landslide caused by heavy rain in Rethymno.

9 months ago

Crete Takes Protection of Nature Seriously

Iorgos Pappas

Crete made its debut in UNESCO’s Greening Education Partnership with a Protection of Nature agreement between the Region of Crete and the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature.

9 months ago

Greek Officials Tour Lassithi Cultural Monuments

Victoria Udrea

Lassithi’s Deputy Regional Governor Giannis Androulakis, Ministry of Culture reps, and local leaders inspected key Lassithi cultural monuments.

9 months ago

The Walls Return to the City: Heraklion Reclaims Its Venetian Legacy

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s Venetian Walls officially returned to municipal control as part of the “The Walls Return to the City” project.

9 months ago

Bramiana Dam Water Levels Plummet

Mihaela Lica Butler

Bramiana Dam in Ierapetra faces a sharp drop in water level, exposing the chapel of Prophet Elias and endangering agriculture and wildlife.

9 months ago

Filokreta Plans a Bold Expansion in the Hotel Industry

Iorgos Pappas

Filokreta, under the guidance of Konstantinos Markakis–Trypakis, plans a significant expansion in the hotel sector for 2025.

9 months ago

A Twilight Hike to Aforesmenos Lighthouse

Manuel Santos

NatureSoul Adventures invites all seeking beauty, community, and soul-soothing views to a scenic hike to Aforesmenos Lighthouse.

9 months ago

Heraklion Venetian Walls Are Back Under City Management After 17 Years

Iorgos Pappas

The Ministry of Culture returned the Heraklion Venetian Walls to the city after 17 years. A €22.5 million plan, involving the Ministry, Region of Crete, Municipality, and ODAP, launches major restorations, event spaces, and new public access for tourists

9 months ago

Phaistos Archaeological Site Gets Protection Against Lightning and Fire

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Phaistos Archaeological Site in Crete is undergoing new infrastructure development for enhanced fire safety, lightning protection, and improved accessibility.

9 months ago

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Zaros Gorge, the hiking route leading to Rouvas Forest in Heraklion, is officially closed until further notice.

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