Crete has survived empires, occupations, earthquakes, and economic collapse. The Romans, Venetians, Ottomans, Germans, and modern technocracies have all come and gone, leaving scars but not erasing the island’s essential character. What is happening now feels different, not because it is louder or more violent, but because it is quieter, procedural, and relentless. It is […]
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Crete’s Tourism Boom Is Not Reaching the Mountains
Tourism growth in Crete is uneven, concentrating on the coast while inland and mountain areas fall behind, raising concerns for sustainable tourism.
Echoes of Blue — A Love Letter to the Cretan Coastline
Echoes of Blue by Alexandros E. Roniotis is a 600-page bilingual photographic guide to the beaches, coastline, and hidden shores of Crete.
How Cretans Decorate Their Homes for Christmas
Cretan Christmas decoration is modest, warm, and inward-focused. Homes favor soft lights, simple trees, food, and quiet preparation over spectacle.
Christmas Walks That Are Actually Safe in Crete
Safe Christmas walks in Crete focus on city centers, promenades, villages, and sheltered areas.
People Die Hiking Alone in Crete in Winter
Often in winter, hikers die in Crete after going alone into mountains and canyons. Weather, hypothermia, and delayed rescues turn mistakes fatal.
Do Not Hike Cretan Canyons in December
Cretan canyons are effectively closed from November to March. Samaria Gorge is shut, winter weather is dangerous, and hikers risk hypothermia and death.
Farmers Push Toward Rio–Antirrio Bridge as Volos Port Blockade Winds Down
Farmers attempt to reach the Rio–Antirrio Bridge while clearing the Volos port blockade, demanding answers on delayed aid payments.
Tornado Ravages Olive Groves in Zakros
A sudden tornado in Zakros devastated olive groves, uprooted buildings, and left more than 1,000 trees damaged, with full recovery expected to take up to 15 years.
Heraklion Airport Brought to a Standstill as Farmers Block Both Entrances
Farmers escalate protests by blocking both entrances to Heraklion Airport, leaving travelers stranded and causing serious delays across Crete.
Crete’s Ports on High Alert as Dangerous Weather Approaches
Heraklion and Rethymno port authorities issue warnings and activate full readiness as severe weather approaches Crete.
A Rare Pause for Crete’s Markets
Crete’s street markets close for a national strike as producers protest new rules. What tourists should know and how it affects travel plans.
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