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.
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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.
Cretan Olive Growers Urged to Harvest Early
Olive fly conditions prompt early harvest warning across Heraklion region.
Heraklion’s Erythraia Park Edges Closer to Completion
Mayor Kalokairinos and city officials visited Erythraia Park once more to announce that the project is progressing, with a 149-car parking lot and walking routes on the way.
The Great Cretan Wardrobe Shift
Every November, Cretans pull on Arctic coats while newcomers from abroad wonder if they missed a snow warning.
Crete Signs €22.5M Deal to Showcase Heraklion’s Venetian Walls
The Culture Ministry, Region of Crete, and Municipality of Heraklion have signed a €22.5 million agreement to restore the Venetian Walls and Arsenals.
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