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Crete and Beyond: Accessible Beaches Get the Green Light

Manuel Santos

Greece invests in accessible beaches with ramps in Hersonissos, Agios Nikolaos, and Tanagra, which received EU-backed funding in 2025.

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Syros Healing Waves Festival Blends Science, Art, and Therapy

Victoria Udrea

From October 2–5, 2025, Syros hosts the Healing Waves Festival, blending science, art, yoga, and therapy with big names like Bessel van der Kolk and a world premiere by Zbigniew Preisner.

1 month ago

How to Survive Greek Ferries Like a Local

Manuel Santos

From booking chaos to deck-chair battles, here’s a tongue-in-cheek survival guide to Greek ferries that every traveler should read before island hopping.

1 month ago

Greeks Still Flocking to the Islands… Just the Cheaper Ones

Manuel Santos

Rising costs are not stopping Greeks from vacationing. Instead, they are choosing closer, cheaper islands, shorter trips, and booking ferries at the last minute.

1 month ago

Greece’s New Short-term Rental Rules Spark Industry Backlash

Victoria Udrea

From October 1, Greece enforces strict short-term rental rules with mandatory safety measures and fines starting at €5,000.

1 month ago

Greek Hoteliers Call for Tax Cuts and Support Ahead of 2026 Slowdown

Manuel Santos

Despite strong results in 2025, Greece’s hotel federation warns of trouble in 2026 and demands government support measures.

1 month ago

Nisyros Geopark Joins UNESCO Global Geoparks Network

Mihaela Lica Butler

Nisyros has been accepted into the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network, proving its unique volcanic and cultural importance.

1 month ago

Kamari Bus Route Resumes Operation on Santorini

Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Thira has confirmed the reactivation of the KTEL bus line serving Kamari, one of Santorini’s most visited coastal settlements. According to the announcement, routes will officially restart on the morning of September 10, 2025, covering the stretch from the Avis area through to Kamara. This decision follows sustained efforts by the municipality […]

1 month ago

Over €10 Million for Monument Restoration on Kos

Victoria Udrea

The Ministry of Culture allocated over €10 million for restoration projects on Kos, including the Defterdar Mosque, the Purification Fountain, the Gate of Foro, and the Castle of Nerantzia.

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Athens Airport Hosts Contemporary Art Exhibition All Aboard

Argophilia Travel News

From October 10 to November 9, 2025, Athens International Airport presents All Aboard, a large-scale exhibition curated by Kostas Prapoglou.

1 month ago

Stray Cats in Greece Rule the Ruins and Cafés

Victoria Udrea

Greece’s stray cats are everywhere—on ruins, in tavernas, and across tourist Instagram feeds.

1 month ago

Greek Summer Holidays of 2025 A Season of Two Realities

Manuel Santos

Record travel numbers marked the summer of 2025, yet more than half of Greeks stayed home.

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In Kalathas, Chania, someone decided that a protected wetland makes a perfect parking lot. Locals call it progress. Ducks call it home invasion.

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Blood Feud Fears After Village Killing in Crete

2025-10-29 By Iorgos Pappas

A family celebration in Elos, Kissamos, ends in tragedy as a 23-year-old allegedly kills a relative, reviving old fears of Cretan vendettas.

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Heraklion Faces Water Shortage Fears Ahead of 2026 Tourist Season

2025-10-29 By Manuel Santos

Locals and experts warn that water scarcity could become Crete’s next major tourism challenge.

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Crete’s Farmers Protest Across the Island

2025-10-29 By Arthur Butler

Farmers and livestock breeders in Crete are blocking roads in Chania, Rethymno, and Heraklion, demanding state support to survive.

Apokoronas Takes a Hike and Calls It Tourism

Apokoronas Takes a Hike and Calls It Tourism

2025-10-29 By Iorgos Pappas

The Region of Crete presented its Chania Trails project in Apokoronas, promising a “global hiking destination.”

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