An event to present the identity of the Minoan Monument on Popoura Hill is organized by the Municipality of Minoa Pediada on Sunday, November 16.
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Crete Divided Into Five Tourism Zones
There is nothing more reassuring than watching politicians take a problem as old as Greek tourism itself, wrap it in a fresh velvet ribbon, label it “New Special Spatial Framework for Tourism,” and pretend they have just invented the wheel. Enter the latest communiqué from the Ministry of Environment and Energy responding to PASOK–KINAL MP […]
Five Things to Cook When It Finally Feels Like Autumn in Crete
When Crete finally cools down, kitchens come alive with chestnuts, lentils, and honey. Here are five comforting Cretan dishes.
Heraklion’s Alikarnassos Bridge Repairs on Pause. Again.
Heraklion’s Alikarnassos bridge remains in limbo as the €10 million project awaits a green light from the bureaucracy.
A Stop for a Few Wild Koomara Berries
Found across Crete’s hillsides, the evergreen Koomaria tree bursts with red fruit and white blossoms each autumn, offering beauty, flavor, and surprising health benefits.
Chania Welcomes 400,000 Cruise Passengers — and Counting
Nearly 400,000 cruise visitors reached Chania this year, but with port upgrades still pending, Souda’s infrastructure is sailing close to overload.
The Secret Life of Cretan Umbrellas
In Crete, umbrellas have a life of their own. They vanish, wander, and return only when the sun is out. Here’s what really happens to them.
Why Cretan Mountain Tea Feels Like Home
Cretan Mountain Tea, or Malotira, is a herbal treasure brewed for centuries in Crete’s highlands.
Record Visitors at Kourtaliotis Gorge Despite €5 Entrance Fee
Over 130,000 visitors explored Kourtaliotis Gorge in 2025, undeterred by a new €5 entrance fee.
Diver Goes Spearfishing, Finds Statue Instead
A diver off Hersonissos found a mysterious statue resting on the seabed — but it is not ancient. Cretan dive centers are planting them on purpose.
Shark Makes a Cameo at Stavros Beach in Chania
A curious shark swam into Stavros Beach in Chania, surprising locals. Watch the video to see the disoriented fish.
What Cretans Do When It Rains
When rain hits Crete, streets turn to rivers, laundry grows mold, and locals pour another raki. Here’s what really happens when the island gets wet.
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