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Prescription for Mental Wellbeing

Iorgos Pappas

Engaging with nature is an understated remedy in a fast-paced world where mental health challenges are on the rise. It’s increasingly evident that nature is the ultimate balm, nurturing both body and mind, turning an ordinary walk into an extraordinary experience. A recent study involving 2.3 million residents in Wales substantiates this, demonstrating that proximity […]

11 months ago

Crete Gets Ready for Indian Summer

Mihaela Lica Butler

Greece is poised to enjoy an unusual spell of sunny, dry weather this October, akin to the “Indian Summer”, locally known as “Saint Demetrius’ Summer”, as reported by Theodoros Kolydas, the director of the National Meteorological Service. Although October typically serves as a bridge between seasons, it will display mild afternoons and clear skies this […]

11 months ago

Myrtos in Ierapetra Sports a Sustainable Tourism Model

Iorgos Pappas

Myrtos has embraced a sustainable tourism model, avoiding the build-up of five-star hotels that operate on an all-inclusive basis.

11 months ago

Olive Oil Market Anticipates Stability

Victoria Udrea

The olive oil industry, a cornerstone of Mediterranean agriculture, is poised for a notable surge in production, as mentioned by George Oikonomou, the general manager of Greece’s olive oil producers’ association. He was confident when he spoke to AMNA, estimating the output to reach between 220,000 and 230,000 tons this year, marking a significant improvement […]

11 months ago

Did You Feel It? Mild Monday Morning 4.6 Earthquake in Eastern Crete

Argophilia Travel News

A mild earthquake disrupted this tranquil Monday morning in Crete. The seismic event, which registered a magnitude of 4.6 on the Richter scale, happened around 8:55 a.m. According to data from the Geodynamic Institute, the epicentre of this tremor was pinpointed 24 kilometres southsoutheast of Zakros. The initial readings, as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological […]

11 months ago

Record Autumn Tourism Growth in Crete

Victoria Udrea

This season, Crete prepares for an impressive rise in visitor numbers from Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK.

11 months ago

Samaria Gorge Visitor Limit 1,000 Per Day Until October 11, 2024

Iorgos Pappas

The Samaria Gorge National Park has implemented a visitor cap, restricting the number to 1,000 individuals daily until Friday, 11 October 2024.

11 months ago

It’s Official: Heraklion International Airport Is Europe’s Worst

Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” (IATA: HER, ICAO: LGIR) finds itself at the bottom of Europe’s airport rankings in a top compiled by Holidu based on Google Reviews. Burdened with an average Google Maps rating of 2.6 out of 5, as reflected in over 21,000 reviews, the airport has yet to impress travellers. This low […]

11 months ago

Samaria Gorge Closed for the Day

Iorgos Pappas

Samaria National Park is closed on Sunday, October 6. Weather permitting, the park anticipates reopening on Monday, October 7.

11 months ago

Spinalonga Rivals Knossos in Popularity

Iorgos Pappas

Anticipation is high that by the end of 2024, Spinalonga’s infrastructure will experience a transformative upgrade.

11 months ago

SEVITEL: Lower Olive Oil Prices Expected in Greece

Mihaela Lica Butler

Consumers can anticipate a welcomed shift in olive oil prices, as this year’s harvest will outperform 2023’s output.

11 months ago

Heraklion Hoteliers Join POEET Sector-wide Strike on October 23

Mihaela Lica Butler

POEET’s 24-hour strike in the Catering and Tourism industry on October 23, 2024, will include the Heraklion Hotels Association.

11 months ago

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