Crete is planning a new Archaeological Museum in Archanes using the old wine bottling facilities, with a €730,000 study program and a 6,330 sq.m museum layout.
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Heraklion Airport Is Closing Its Main Runway Again and Yes, It Will Be Chaos
Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport closes its main runway Jan 19–26 for upgrades. Only the diagonal runway will operate, ATR turboprops only, daytime only.
Heraklion Carnival 2026 Is Coming and the Crowds Are Already Warming Up
Heraklion’s Carnival 2026 program includes two Treasure Hunts (Feb 1 & Feb 8) and the Kastrino Carnival parade on Feb 15, with registration details and info.
Crete Keeps Begging for Winter Tourists but Hides Its Best Winter Secret
Crete loves to talk about extending the season. Every year, the same press releases march out like disciplined soldiers: diversification, four-season destination, sustainability, authentic experiences, year-round tourism… And then the brochures show the same beach, the same cocktail, the same sunset. Meanwhile, on the actual mountain spine of the island, Crete quietly hosts something that […]
Crete Went to Utrecht to Woo the Dutch and It Might Work Again
Crete promoted year-round tourism at Vakantiebeurs in Utrecht (Jan 8–11). The Dutch market ranked 5th in 2025 arrivals to Heraklion and Chania airports.
Aposelemi Water Pipeline Project Launched for Agios Nikolaos Areas With €14.8M Budget
Crete’s OAK launched a tender for €14.8M water pipelines from Aposelemi Dam to Neapoli, Sisi, Kritsa and Elounda, funded by 2021–2027 environment program.
Kastelli Airport Just Dropped a Startup Challenge and Crete Should Pay Attention
Kastelli Airport is already acting like the future. The new SkyImpact Challenge will mentor 10 teams, offer prizes up to €5,000, and may pilot winning ideas inside the new airport itself.
TripAdvisor Ranked Crete Among the Best Places on Earth Again
Crete is once again ranked among Europe’s and the world’s top destinations in TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best awards, based on millions of reviews.
Hersonissos Mayor Calls for Urgent Plan to Fight Drought
Hersonissos Mayor Zacharias Doxastakis urges coordinated water management in Crete, proposing use of Almyros River and a gravity pipeline to Aposelemi Dam.
Crete Olive Oil Prices 2026 Stuck Around €5/kg
Crete’s olive oil prices hover at €4.80–€5.00/kg in early 2026 as sales freeze until mid-January and demand stays low across key regions.
Crete in 2026: Timeless Culture Meets Rising Travel Demand
Crete has long attracted travelers, and in 2026 it is beginning a new chapter defined by depth, continuity, and real history rather than passing trends. Greece’s largest island is not just coming back into focus for travelers; it is showing itself as a place where today’s curiosity meets the weight of the past. Industry forecasts […]
Demolitions of Illegal Structures Set to Begin Along Crete’s Coastline
After years of delays, reviews, and dormant paperwork, the state is finally moving forward with the demolition of illegal structures along Crete’s coastline. In early January, the Decentralized Administration of Crete signed a works contract that clears the way for the execution of final demolition orders affecting beaches, the foreshore, forest land, and reforestation zones […]
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