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Tzitziki Cicadas Create Crete’s Loudest Summer Soundtrack

Manuel Santos

Crete’s tzitziki cicadas once again dominate the island’s soundscape—loved, hated, and impossible to ignore, they remain the true anthem of Greek summer.

9 months ago

Why Cretan Herbs Are a National Treasure

Victoria Udrea

Cretan herbs stand out as a natural and cultural treasure, linking Greece’s biodiversity, health traditions, and tourism with global interest.

9 months ago

Sternes Cave in Crete’s White Mountains Gains International Recognition

Manuel Santos

The Sternes Cave and peak in Crete’s White Mountains emerge as natural landmarks, combining speleology, hiking, and panoramic views across the island.

9 months ago

Crete Tourism Bus Owners Condemn Road Blockades Over Farmer Protests

Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s tourism bus operators denounce farmer roadblocks on the VOAK, warning of chaos, reputational damage, and a blow to the island’s tourism image.

9 months ago

Crete Gridlocked as Farmers’ Protests Leave 500 Tourists Stranded

Iorgos Pappas

Roadblocks by Cretan farmers on the VOAK left 500 tourists without flights. Tourism bodies warn of “irreparable damage” to Crete’s global image.

9 months ago

Tornos News Reports Record Revenues and Arrivals for Crete

Iorgos Pappas

According to Tornos News, Crete leads Greek tourism with 3 million international arrivals and record hotel revenues, despite Airbnb oversupply.

9 months ago

Crete Leads Greece in Summer Arrivals as Cyclades See Decline

Iorgos Pappas

Crete welcomed 3 million international arrivals, topping all Greek islands. Rhodes, Kos, the Ionian Islands, and Thessaloniki posted gains, while Santorini saw a sharp drop.

9 months ago

Planning My Crete Wedding from Abroad: How Local Food and Wine Led to Authenticity

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by Christina from Your Greek Wedding Guide I was sitting on the patio at Manousakis Winery in Crete, twirling a glass of Moschato Spinas as the mountains shone golden in the afternoon sun. I had this unusual moment of realization. For one, it’s unlikely that any of the wineries we visited would become our eventual […]

9 months ago

Greek Hotels Lead Europe in Revenue per Room This Summer

Kostas Raptis

Greek hotels posted Europe’s highest RevPAR at €216.8, driven by soaring rates despite lower occupancy, outpacing Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

9 months ago

Heraklion Faces Water Woes as Aposelemis Plant Stays Offline

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion struggles with water shortages as the Aposelemis treatment plant remains out of service. No timeline from OAK, DEYAH urges residents to save water.

9 months ago

Crete’s Olive Growers Wait for Rain as Prices Edge Up

Victoria Udrea

Olive oil prices in Crete show a cautious rise. Producers warn that without October rains, the season may be lost despite higher export values.

9 months ago

Crete After Winter: When the Rivers Flow Again

Iorgos Pappas

In summer, Crete seems carved from sunlight and dust—a land thirsty beneath the heat. But when winter rain sweeps down the mountains, the island transforms. Rivers awaken from their dry-season slumber, waterfalls appear where none flowed before, and gorges heave with ancient energy. From balancing gnarled cliffs, places like Kourtaliotiko Gorge (below) unveil a narrow […]

9 months ago

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Crete’s Lagocephalus sceleratus PR Campaign: Industry Denies Risks Despite Known Bites

2026-06-29 By Victoria Udrea

Tourism associations across Crete are claiming that Sennin-fugu pose no risk to bathers and that reports of bites are exaggerations

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Samaria Gorge Management: Local Stakeholders Demand Reform Over Closure Protocols

2026-06-29 By Manuel Santos

The Samaria Gorge is constantly closing due to inaccurate weather forecasts, and the people of Agia Roumeli are done with it.

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Heraklion Upgrades Road Safety with New Smart Pedestrian Crossings

2026-06-29 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion is betting on technology to fix its traffic woes, with 27 new raised crossings and 24 smart pedestrian crossings now in progress, on a €2.7 million budget.

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Heraklion Nightlife Warning: When Vacation Freedom Becomes a Hospital Visit

2026-06-29 By Iorgos Pappas

A 17-year-old girl was hospitalized in Heraklion after being served alcohol at a local club, exposing the dangerous lack of ID checks in Crete’s nightlife.

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Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Platanias announces a 2km survival hike in Kolymbari. Prepare for bunkers, 50 dangerous steps, and full medical coverage.

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