Mayor Zacharias Doxastakis met British Consul Alexandra Gregory to discuss tourism ties, safety for UK visitors, and sustainability.
Crete
Crete’s Stalis Dive Park Earns EU Accolade for Tourism and Sustainability
The European Commission recognized the Stalis Dive Park as a ‘Success Story,’ for sustainable diving tourism and protection of marine ecosystems.
Migration Minister on Crete Arrivals: ‘They Are Detainees, Not Guests’
After 850 migrant arrivals in Crete, Migration Minister Thanos Plevris confirmed they are detained, not hosted, with transfers and sea patrols underway.
Bulldozer Flattens Snow Measurement Station in Crete’s White Mountains
A snow measurement station in Crete’s Lefka Ori was razed by a construction company without notice.
Another German Tourist Drowns in Crete
A 60-year-old German tourist drowned yesterday at Alykes Sission. Just days earlier, another German visitor, 46, lost his life at Sfakaki after being pulled by deadly currents.
Hersonissos Mayor Calls for Beach Management Reform in Crete
Hersonissos Mayor Zacharias Doxastakis urged reforms to the legal framework for municipal beach management.
Why Pitsidia Throws a Raki Festival in October
Pitsidia hosts its Raki Festival unusually early on October 4, while most villages celebrate in November.
Is Tap Water Safe in Heraklion? What Travelers Need to Know
In Heraklion, tap water is treated but not always safe for drinking. Locals rely on bottled water like Rouvas, Zaros, Samaria, and Selinari.
Triopetra Project Moves Forward Despite Environmental Concerns
The Region of Crete approved the Triopetra Project, a massive luxury development of villas, spa, and country club in one of Rethymno’s most pristine coastal areas.
Cretan Mountain Replica Under Construction at the Natural History Museum of Crete
The Natural History Museum of Crete is building a full-scale mountain with cave and gorge, complete with kri-kri goats and vultures on its peaks.
Coworking Spaces in Crete’s Three Largest Cities
From Heraklion to Chania, coworking spaces in Crete let digital nomads and working travelers balance deadlines with beach time.
German Tourist Drowns in Sfakaki After Ignoring Red Flag Warnings
A 46-year-old German tourist drowned in Sfakaki, Crete, after defying lifeguard warnings and swimming during red-flag conditions with strong currents.
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