Crete

You Must Visit “Visit Heraklion”

Phil Butler

The Visit Heraklion information center is one of the key places visitors should check out on first arriving in Crete’s biggest city.

1 year ago

Manuel Santos

To date, over 120 organized beaches across Crete have been successfully auctioned generating over 1.5 million euros through beach concessions.

1 year ago

Victoria Udrea

An international jury is reviewing Crete’s unique cuisine and culture for the European Region of Gastronomy 2026 title.

1 year ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

The insolvency of FTI Touristik GmbH, initiated on Monday, June 3, 2024, has significantly impacted the tourism sector in Crete.

1 year ago

Manuel Santos

In Crete, there are 146 Blue Flag beaches 51 in the Lassithi Regional Unit, together with Chania 38, Rethymno 22, and Heraklion 35.

1 year ago

Victoria Udrea

Early snowmelt on Psiloritis Mountain hints at a blazing summer and water scarcity crisis in Crete, affecting agriculture and consumption.

1 year ago

Iorgos Pappas

If you want a home in Crete, join foreign investors interested in finding the perfect holiday home on a thriving real estate market.

1 year ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

The upcoming tourist season will pose significant challenges for Airbnb hosts in Crete: critical water shortage, higher energy costs, etc.

1 year ago

Victoria Udrea

Chania Municipal Market (Δημοτική Αγορά Χανίων) – Agora – will open at the end of 2025 due to unpredictable delays.

1 year ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Monumental Plane Tree of Krassi faces serious threats due to mistreatment, neglect, and irresponsibility.

1 year ago

Manuel Santos

As the summer season approaches, the island of Crete is bracing for a water shortage crisis. The dams are running low.

1 year ago

Iorgos Pappas

The velodrome of Kathiana in the Chania regional unit will open in early 2025 according to Chania’s mayor, Panagiotis Simandirakis.

1 year ago