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Crete Has the Most Blue Flag Beaches in Greece

Manuel Santos

In Crete, there are 146 Blue Flag beaches 51 in the Lassithi Regional Unit, together with Chania 38, Rethymno 22, and Heraklion 35.

2 years ago

Operational Delays Hinder Full Deployment of Athens’ New Electric Bus Fleet

Iorgos Pappas

It will take considerable time before Athens’ recently acquired fleet of 140 electric buses is fully operational on the city’s streets.

2 years ago

Patras Art Festival: A Multidisciplinary Celebration (June 29-30)

Manuel Santos

Patras Art Festival (PAF) returns to the Peloponnesian city for its fourth year, taking place on June 29-30 under the theme “Get Closer.”

2 years ago

STAMA Proposes Stringent Quality Standards for Airbnb Hosts

Victoria Udrea

STAMA has drafted comprehensive set of proposals outlining stringent quality standards for short-term rental (STR) operations in Greece.

2 years ago

Lindsay Lohan Visits Mykonos (Video)

Argophilia Travel News

Lindsay Lohan enjoys the breathtaking beauty of Mykonos with her Arab Emirati husband, Bader Shammas. (Video in the article)

2 years ago

Thessaloniki Metro Opens in November

Iorgos Pappas

Thessaloniki Metro is about to transform travel in this lively Northern Greece city. Get ready for a faster, easier commute.

2 years ago

ELSTAT: 4.9% More Hotel Overnight Stays in March

Argophilia Travel News

In March 2024, Greek hotels had 3.5% more tourists and 4.9% more overnight stays than in 2023.

2 years ago

Don’t Miss the Athens Fitness Festival on May 25-26

Victoria Udrea

Athens Fitness Festival (AFF) is a sports extravaganza blending fitness, wellness, and entertainment into an unforgettable seaside setting.

2 years ago

Ionian Islands to Get State-of-the-Art Marina Infrastructure

Manuel Santos

Lefkas Marina aerial view.

2 years ago

New Metro Line in Athens to Open in 2029

Victoria Udrea

Line 4 metro route will open in Athens in 2029, attracting 340,000 daily commuters, reducing daily car trips by an estimated 53,000.

2 years ago

Athens Embraces Eco-Friendly Public Transportation

Argophilia Travel News

In Athens, OSY SA’s new electric buses have begun service. 46 buses are already in circulation, while the number will increase to 140.

2 years ago

Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort Gets Cutting Edge Website via EyeWide Digital Marketing

Argophilia Travel News

EyeWide Digital Marketing Agency recently created an all-new cutting-edge website for Miraggio Thermal Spa and Resort.

2 years ago

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

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Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

Stories of Interest

granny smith

Everybody Knows Granny Smith. Almost Nobody Knows Granny Smith.

2026-10-30 By Victoria Udrea

Meet Maria Ann Smith, the woman behind the Granny Smith apple, and discover how her chance seedling became a global fruit favorite.

Missing Spearfisher

Missing Spearfisher Found Safe on Beach at Xerokampos

2026-10-29 By Argophilia Travel News

42-year-old spearfisher reported missing in eastern Crete was found safe on a Xerokampos beach after a search by local port authorities.

Greece Ferry Strike Friday

Greek Ferries Strike Tomorrow

2026-10-29 By Manuel Santos

Greece faces ferry disruptions Friday because seafarers strike over pay, working conditions and safety.

Heraklion Road Safety

Heraklion Transport Talks Put Road Safety and Student Mobility on the Same Bus

2026-10-29 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion Technical Schools and Urban KTEL plan road-safety initiatives and explore better public transport access for students.

Kastelli Airport

Kasteli Airport Gets a Research Sandbox

2026-10-29 By Iorgos Pappas

Kasteli Airport is getting a research sandbox for startups and researchers using real airport data, as Greece repeats its 2028 opening target.

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