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Itanos Gaia Project to Go Forward on Crete

Phil Butler

The Minoan Group has a clear runway to develop a €250 million euro resort near Sitia in the Lasithi prefecture of Crete. A court ruling over the controversial resort development known as the Itanos Gaia Project opens the door for Minoan.

9 years ago

Main Beach at Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa Wins Blue Flag Certification

Argophilia Travel News

With 10 kilometers of white, sandy Blue Flag beaches dipping gently into shallow waters, Tigaki is the right destination to find yourself relaxed and at peace in no time. The main beach at Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa has been recognized by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) through its Blue Flag program that recognizes marinas […]

9 years ago

Coming to Alikianos the 4th Cretan World Music Festival

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming up July 19th in Chania, the 4th Cretan World Music Festival takes place at the Kapsomenos Foundation. Organized by the famous jazz violinist and festival founder Maria Manousaki, the event will be located in the picturesque village of Alikianos, which is about 10 kilometers outside of the Crete’s best-known city, Chania.

9 years ago

Crete’s “We Do Local” Promotes Sustainable Businesses

Aleksandr Shatskih

We Do Local is a Cretan initiative to promote sustainable businesses on the island. They have a strong focus on hospitality and gastronomy, but they also promote local culture.

9 years ago

The Winds Off Falasarna

Phil Butler

Driving the dizzy roads of Crete is a marvelous adventure all its own. A road trip to the far west of the island a few years back, it’s a recurring daydream for me. Falasarna, one of Europe’s most famous beaches, is a unique and fascinating spectacle tucked away in a primitive countryside. This is the story of “getting there” with wheels supplied by Sixt Rent-A-Car.

9 years ago

Recollecting the Magic of the South of Crete

Phil Butler

In the early Spring of 2014 my family and our news team headed to Crete for a first visit to see the magic there. Here’s a recap of that adventure.

9 years ago

Coming Up in October: Red Bull Freerunning Competition in Oia

Mihaela Lica Butler

Save the date: on October 7, 2017, Oia will welcome the best of the best freerunners in the world and as a spectator, you will be able to see them flying over white-washed walls, domed roofs, and Orthodox church crosses like Greek gods.

9 years ago

Meet Me in Oia: Five Pastimes to Fall in Love with Santorini

Mihaela Lica Butler

Those who witnessed a sunset over the Aegean from the best vantage point of Oia, know that it is easy to fall in love with Santorini.

9 years ago

Greece Embraces Active Travel Trends with Its New Bike Friendly Hotel Network

Argophilia Travel News

The “Bike Friendly Hotel” initiative responds to the increasing cyclist tourism demand, labeling hotels that cater to travelers who enjoy cycling.

9 years ago

Prehistoric Town of Akrotiri on Santorini Is a Captivating Experience

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Prehistoric Town of Akrotiri is a wonderful tale of a Glorious past that offers a glimpse into the lifestyle and art of the people of Thira.

9 years ago

Santo Maris Oia: Santorini Honeymoon Dream

Aleksandr Shatskih

Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites and Spa offers the ultimate stay for a romantic getaway on Santorini for a new special price.

9 years ago

Instagrams from Crete: Hersonissos 2017

Aleksandr Shatskih

Crete is one of the most picturesque places on Earth. Argophilia Travel News carries tons of news from Greece’s biggest island, but we’ve never explored in depth the wonderful Instagram accounts from the land of the ancient Minoans. Here’s a curative for having overlooked a wonderful resource, a preview of Hersonissos 2017. Hersonissos (or Chersonissos) […]

9 years ago

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Crete’s Grape Harvest Tradition Returns to Kainourgio Chorio

2026-08-27 By Argophilia Travel News

The 14th Trigopatimata in Kainourgio Chorio celebrate Crete’s grape harvest with traditional pressing, local foods, wine, music and culture.

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Heraklion Approves €5.7M Coastal Protection Project

2026-08-27 By Kostas Raptis

A €5.7 million project will protect Heraklion’s Old Power Station and Dermatas Bay from coastal erosion while creating two new urban beaches.

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Chestnut Diseases Put Chania’s Historic Crop at Risk

2026-08-27 By Victoria Udrea

Thousands of chestnut trees have reportedly died in Chania, threatening a traditional Cretan variety and the livelihoods of growers in the region’s mountain villages.

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A €1 Million Gift to Heraklion Comes With a Wish to Give Back

2026-08-27 By Victoria Udrea

Notary Nelli Varveraki has donated 4,300 square meters of land worth more than €1 million to Heraklion for education, culture or community care.

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Crete Olive Oil Faces Critical September Battle Against Olive Fruit Fly

2026-08-27 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete is stepping up olive fruit fly spraying as weather conditions favor pest populations, with September seen as critical for protecting this year’s olive harvest.

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