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Yamas! A Toast to Ano Asites

Phil Butler

Ano Asites is a secret place I was not going to divulge the secrets of. Not telling strangers about such pristine treasures would be sacrilegious though.

8 years ago

2nd Messinia Pro-Am Attracts Record Number of Golfers from Around the World

Argophilia Travel News

Taking place 21-24 February 2018, Messinia Pro-Am has already received extensive interest globally, counting participants from 14 countries.

8 years ago

Curtain opens for “Santorini Experience”

Argophilia Travel News

The top sports tourism event “Santorini Experience” is only a few days away. Between October 6th and 8th 2017, running and swimming races will be held for a 3rd consecutive year on the enchanting island of the Cyclades. “Santorini Experience” continues this year full of surprises. The established meet & greet event will take place […]

9 years ago

In Search of Original Greece: Folegandros Island

Phil Butler

Travel experts claim Folegandros is the last bastion of what the true Greece looked like decades ago. The 32 sq. km. island near Santorini is home to about 650 permanent residents, and it’s a spot the big cruise ships just pass on by on the way to more highly publicized Greek isles. possibly the last untouched […]

9 years ago

New Minoan Tombs Unearthed at Sitia

Phil Butler

Archaeologists here on Crete have unearthed Minoan tombs at least 3,000 years old. At a cemetery from the Bronze Age, two more graves were discovered at the Petras Palace site near Sitia in the far east of the island.

9 years ago

Explaining Incredible Crete and the Philoxenia Around Every Bend

Phil Butler

The story I am about to tell you may seem more like a fairytale than fact. But everything you are about to read can be attributed to a phenomenon that is at once indescribable and as basic as a smile. There’s a kind of freedom that awaits you on Crete. It’s a gift that everyone […]

9 years ago

“Navarino Challenge 2017” – A program full of activities is announced

Argophilia Travel News

Navarino Challenge is a 3-day sports event taking place 13-15 October in Costa Navarino and Messinia, promoting the Olympic Spirit and Ideal.

9 years ago

Kalí Zoí Interrupted: How Trash Stains the Magic of the Caldera on Santorini

Aleksandr Shatskih

I am reborn on Crete, my new, beautiful home away from home, and from here, I get to explore the whole of the legendary Greek island paradise. Don’t get me wrong: I believe in it and I chose to make it my way of life for a brief while.

9 years ago

Just in: The Schedule of Santorini Experience 2017

Argophilia Travel News

Athens, August 30 2017. The top sports tourism event “Santorini Experience” organized for the 3rd consecutive year in the enchanting Santorini on October 6-8, 2017 is ready to excite all professional and amateur swimmers and runners from around the world! This year’s schedule begins on Friday, October 6th, 2017 with a focus on children. More […]

9 years ago

An Encounter with the Spirit of Eileithyia at Tsoutsouras

Phil Butler

In the South of Crete there’s a little village on the sea called Tsoutsouras. It’s a sparkling and shiny little place where people go swimming in its “medicinal” waters, and where echoes of ancient cults and rites abound.

9 years ago

Santorini Experience Comes to Oia and Fira in October

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Santorini Experience is a fun swimming and running competition open to active sports practitioners of all ages, from all over the world.

9 years ago

Crete Passage: Highlights of a Great Voyage

Phil Butler

Since the last three years, we’ve dreamed of living on Crete. Now we are here, the Argophilia founders with our son Paul-Jules. The trek here was a fascinating one with many highlights we’ll share in the days to come.

9 years ago

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Why We Embrace AI

At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

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Heraklion’s Sudden Real Estate Rush Over the Old Airport Land

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

Diving into the hilarious scramble as Heraklion officials dust off 1932 deeds to claim a 32.4% stake in the aging Nikos Kazantzakis airport site.

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A Six-Kilo Giant Mushroom Has Been Found in the Cretan Countryside

2026-10-19 By Victoria Udrea

Following heavy autumn rains, a massive 6-kilogram wild oyster mushroom has been discovered in rural Crete, highlighting the island’s rich agritourism bounty.

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OAK Employees Defend Flood Operations in Lasithi Plateau Following Record Rains

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

As torrential autumn storms reshape Crete’s landscape, severe flooding in the Lasithi Plateau has sparked intense debate over water management, infrastructure readiness, and rural protection. After widespread criticism of flooded farmlands and damaged crops across the highland plateau, the OAK Employee Union stepped in to defend regional infrastructure operations. According to hydrological data the union […]

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Teachers to Strike in Heraklion on October 21

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

A teacher strike rally at Eleftheria Square in Heraklion on October 21 will cause traffic delays for visitors navigating the city center.

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Firefighters Rescue Trapped Dog From Natural Well in Sitanos

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters in Sitia successfully rescued a dog trapped in a deep natural well in Sitanos, earning warm praise from the grateful owner.

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