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Greek Beaches Cleanest Overall According to EEA Report

Aleksandr Shatskih

The European Environment Agency’s annual report on bathing water at European beaches, lakes, and rivers tells us that 95.9 percent of Greek waters are considered excellent for swimming.

Four Greek Beers Judged Among the Best In the World

Aleksandr Shatskih

Hellenic Breweries of “Atalanti” has won 4 Superior Taste Awards at the International Institute of Higher Taste and Quality (iTQi). The brewery won for the beer premium lager, eza premium pilsener, blue island and eza alcohol-free.

Greek Town of Livadia Enters Guinness Book of Records

Aleksandr Shatskih

Τhe town of Livadia in Viotia Prefecture, Central Greece has broken the Guinness Book of Records for the longest souvlaki ever cooked. The town famous for its rotisseries has shattered a previous record for meat skewering held by China.

Crete’s Surprising Places: Georgiopouli

Phil Butler

In this article, Argophilia shares a view of Georgiopouli, maybe the most underrated Crete destination of all. Crete is full of surprises, even in the most touristy places.

Sharing Amari and Aravanes Via Instagram

Phil Butler

Situated in ancient Thronos, Aravanes has been a subject for Argophilia several times before. What makes this story different is the fact we stayed over in Thronos during this visit, in order to get a travelers point of view of Aravanes and the surrounds.

7 Diving and Snorkeling Centers in Santorini to Explore the Deep Blue

Mihaela Lica Butler

There are many treasures into the deep blue of the southern Aegean Sea and you can discover many of them in the Lost City of Atlantis. We’ve rounded up seven diving and snorkeling centers in Santorini that will make you fall in love with the world of the mermaids.

Rethymno Named “European City of Wine” by RECEVIN

Phil Butler

This week the city of Rethymno earned a new distinction in being selected a “European City of Wine” by the wine union RECEVIN. The central Crete coastal city is the first city of Greece, and the only town outside of Italy, of Spain and Portugal to have received the distinction.

Is Fraport Greece Mucking Up the Off-season for Crete?

Phil Butler

In news from Chania, regional authorities met last week with Fraport Greece CEO Alexander Zinell to discuss ways to attract companies to the region. At the to discuss expanding the horizons for Chania’s “Daskaloyiannis” airport, concerns were expressed about Ryanair’s decision to scrap its base in Chania. Underneath the positive news though, stakeholders in Crete worry the German company may be mucking up any shot at off-season tourism wins. 

Crete Reconnaissance: At the Altar of Zeus

Phil Butler

We finally took the opportunity to drive to one of Crete’s most fascinating places this week. The Lasithi Plateau, located in the Lasithi regional unit in eastern Crete, Greece is famous today for the thousands of windmills that once irrigated the fertile soils of the plateau.

Breaking News: Sandstorm on Crete – in Images

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete has been experiencing a wretched sandstorm since about 4 pm today and the air is already unbreathable. But the images are breathtaking. Using no filters, these are the island sceneries of the day.

Crete Welcomes Approval of First Diving Park

Phil Butler

News from the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) informs us of approval for the very first diving park to in Crete being given the green light by officials. According to the news the part, which includes shipwrecks and 38 artificial reefs, has been approved by the Chania region’s Environment and Spatial Planning Committee.