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Papoura Hill Returns to the Spotlight on Sunday

Victoria Udrea

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.

10 months ago

Crete Divided Into Five Tourism Zones

Mihaela Lica Butler

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 […]

10 months ago

Five Things to Cook When It Finally Feels Like Autumn in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

When Crete finally cools down, kitchens come alive with chestnuts, lentils, and honey. Here are five comforting Cretan dishes.

10 months ago

Heraklion’s Alikarnassos Bridge Repairs on Pause. Again.

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion’s Alikarnassos bridge remains in limbo as the €10 million project awaits a green light from the bureaucracy.

10 months ago

A Stop for a Few Wild Koomara Berries

Mihaela Lica Butler

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.

10 months ago

Chania Welcomes 400,000 Cruise Passengers — and Counting

Manuel Santos

Nearly 400,000 cruise visitors reached Chania this year, but with port upgrades still pending, Souda’s infrastructure is sailing close to overload.

10 months ago

The Secret Life of Cretan Umbrellas

Mihaela Lica Butler

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.

10 months ago

Why Cretan Mountain Tea Feels Like Home

Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan Mountain Tea, or Malotira, is a herbal treasure brewed for centuries in Crete’s highlands.

10 months ago

Record Visitors at Kourtaliotis Gorge Despite €5 Entrance Fee

Iorgos Pappas

Over 130,000 visitors explored Kourtaliotis Gorge in 2025, undeterred by a new €5 entrance fee.

10 months ago

Diver Goes Spearfishing, Finds Statue Instead

Manuel Santos

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.

10 months ago

Shark Makes a Cameo at Stavros Beach in Chania

Manuel Santos

A curious shark swam into Stavros Beach in Chania, surprising locals. Watch the video to see the disoriented fish.

10 months ago

What Cretans Do When It Rains

Victoria Udrea

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.

10 months ago

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Chevron and ExxonMobil Advance Crete Hydrocarbon Plans

2026-09-26 By Kostas Raptis

Chevron sets December seismic surveys in Crete and the Ionian, while ExxonMobil targets spring 2027 for its first exploratory drilling.

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West Nile Virus Risk List Expands Across Crete, With Four Municipalities Now Included

2026-09-26 By Arthur Butler

Check which municipalities in Heraklion and Rethymno are listed under EODY’s latest West Nile virus update.

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Chania and Rethymno Hotels Get Turtle-Friendly Certification

2026-09-26 By Manuel Santos

ARCHELON and TUI awarded eight properties in Chania and Rethymno Turtle-Friendly Hotel certification for sustainable coastal tourism.

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Sissi and Kalo Chorio Celebrate World Tourism Day With Two Nights of Cretan Food, Music and Dance

2026-09-26 By Argophilia Travel News

Sissi and Kalo Chorio celebrate World Tourism Day on September 26 and 27 with Cretan food, live music, traditional dancing and free events.

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Heraklion Theater Performance Moves Indoors Due to Expected Bad Weather

2026-09-26 By Argophilia Travel News

The Hotel Paradise performances in Heraklion on September 26 and 27 have moved indoors to Nea Alatsata due to expected bad weather.

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