Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

  • Crete
  • Greece
  • Food
  • Eastern Europe
  • Real Estate
  • World
  • Travel Technology

Crete

Ikos Kissamos Plans to Reinvent the Luxury Stay on Crete’s Kissamos Bay

Iorgos Pappas

The arrival of Ikos Kissamos throws a spotlight (and, incidentally, a few beachfront umbrellas) on Kissamos Bay.

10 months ago

465-Seat Outdoor Theater Arrives in Agios Nikolaos

Victoria Udrea

The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos invests €75,000 in a 465-seat outdoor theater for the seaside former EOT property.

10 months ago

Eritrea Park in Mesampelies to Open in 2026

Manuel Santos

Scheduled for public use in early 2026, Eritrea Park offers green space, bike paths, playgrounds, and parking for residents and visitors.

10 months ago

Heraklion Airport Arrivals Rise, Promissing a Busy Cretan Summer

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion Airport arrivals are soaring in 2025, with top airlines, expanded international routes, and new domestic connections.

10 months ago

The Heraklion Hotel Association Reminds Employers the Easter Bonus Is Not Optional

Victoria Udrea

The Heraklion Hotel Association reminds hotel employers: the compulsory Easter bonus must be paid by April 16, 2025.

10 months ago

New Rules Set for Visiting Chrysí Island in 2025

Victoria Udrea

Chrysí Island, Crete: In 2025, new official measures shape access, safety, and visitor rules for the protected paradise.

10 months ago

€26,600 to Transform the Makassi Gallery Into a World War II Museum

Argophilia Travel News

Makassi Gallery in Heraklion transforms into a WWII museum, honoring Crete’s National Resistance, Holocaust survivors, and wartime struggles.

10 months ago

€20.7M Project to Revitalize Venetian Neoria in Chania Moves Forward

Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s Venetian Neoria will undergo a long-anticipated €20.7M restoration and transformation into a cultural and social hub.

10 months ago

The Nations Cup Beach Volleyball Comes to Crete

Manuel Santos

The Nations Cup Beach Volleyball is heading to Crete for the first time.
Event dates: May 16-18, 2025, at TUI Magic Life Candia Maris.

10 months ago

Konstantinos Katsoulis Brings Cretan Flair to a Masterful Evening of Music

Iorgos Pappas

Discover the artistry of Konstantinos Katsoulis, performing a free piano recital on April 16, 2025, at Chania’s Great Arsenal.

10 months ago

Massive Strike Turnout in Chania Despite Torrential Weather

Manuel Santos

April 9 proved that Chania won’t be silenced by bad weather—or bad policies.

10 months ago

Spotlight on Crete’s Agrotourism

Victoria Udrea

The Agrotourism Extravaganza You Didn’t Know You Wanted Mark April 11, 2025, on your calendar because the Heraklion Cultural Conference Center is kicking off a day dedicated to rural tourism. And no, it’s not about staring at fields in silence—it’s about Crete’s agrotourism scene stealing the show. This event, hosted by ETAM S.A.’s “epaithros” Rural […]

10 months ago

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • …
  • 168
  • Next Page »

Maria Papadaki ad banner

Featured Stories

Martis tradition

Martis: Why Greeks Wear Red and White Threads in March

A wide panoramic view of La Mano del Desierto, a massive stone hand sculpture rising from the sands of Chile’s Atacama Desert, illuminated by a dramatic orange and purple sunset with distant mountains silhouetted along the horizon.

Why Chile This Year Instead of Europe?

Crete sea level February

Aegean Sea Level Rises Up to 35 cm After Pressure Drop

kite

Nea Alikarnassos Tries Kouloúma For the First Time

Transport bill Article 52 taxis strike

Heraklion Taxi Owners Launch 48 Hour Strike Over Article 52

How Public Relations in Hospitality Adapts to AI Technology banner

Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

Stories of Interest

Crete tourism 2026

Crete’s Tourism Season Begins as Industry Watches Middle East Developments

2026-03-02 By Kostas Raptis

Crete’s tourism season officially begins with no flight disruptions, while professionals monitor Middle East tensions and potential impact on Israeli arrivals.

Sitia sustainable tourism

Sitia Sends a Clear Warning on the New Tourism Spatial Plan

2026-03-02 By Arthur Butler

Sitia Municipal Council unanimously opposes the new Tourism Spatial Framework, citing incomplete Natura 2000 environmental studies.

Tsiknopempti 2026 sales drop

Carnival Failed to Boost Heraklion Restaurants as Winter Losses Hit 50%

2026-03-02 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s food and entertainment sector reports winter losses of up to 50%, with Carnival and Tsiknopempti failing to revive revenues despite strong street attendance.

Heraklion Airport February 2026

Heraklion Airport Traffic Soars in February With 323% Surge in International Passengers

2026-03-02 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport reports +10.93% increase in domestic passengers and a 323% rise in international traffic in February 2026 compared to last year.

Zaros Gorge indefinite closure

Zaros Gorge Closes Indefinitely After Rockfall Danger

2026-02-27 By Iorgos Pappas

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

More Crete travel news

  • Authors
  • Contributors
  • Submit Press Release
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

COPYRIGHT © 2026 · ARGOPHILIA TRAVEL NEWS