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Crete: From Paradise to Garbage Dump

Phil Butler

Crete Island’s garbage dump crisis in Apokoronas demonstrates how inadequate waste disposal turns paradise into hazard.

10 months ago

Faultline Mini Documentary Highlights Crete’s Developmental Crisis [Video]

Phil Butler

Crete Island is being systematically transformed into another case of lost history, hope, and identity. Since the 1960s, when the Greek government first began marketing tourism, the industry has reoriented tens of thousands of people and ruined countless villages and communities. The heart of what made Crete so special, its urban landscape and dear traditions, […]

11 months ago

Greece Celebrates the Wine Tourism Day 2024 on November 10

Iorgos Pappas

On Sunday, November 10, 2024, the Wine Roads of Northern Greece invite all oenophiles and wine lovers to celebrate Wine Tourism Day.

11 months ago

October 31 Marks the End of the Tourist Season in Samaria Gorge

Argophilia Travel News

Samaria Gorge will not be open to adventurers on the final day of October 2024. This decision comes from the Organization of Natural Environment and Climate Change, based on a forecast from the National Weather Service predicting rain that could disrupt everyone’s safety. As the season generally wraps up at the end of October, it’s […]

11 months ago

Unique Places On Our Planet – Patagonia in Latin America

Phil Butler

Few destinations in the world are as unique and awe-inspiring as the southern tip of the South American continent. The Chilean and Argentinian regions of Patagonia are nothing short of breathtaking. Today, we decided to share a few glimpses and information about this stunning region via Instagram. Chile’s most famous national park, Torres del Pain, […]

11 months ago

Cry “Oxi!” and Confront TUI’s Tourism Stormtroopers

Phil Butler

In a best case, TUI CEO Sebastian Ebel (left) will eventually get a big NO! from industry leaders like Alexandros Vassilikos (right)

11 months ago

The Caves of Crete: An Inside Look at Melidoni

Mihaela Lica Butler

Melidoni Cave holds immense historical value in addition to its archaeological importance.

11 months ago

Anticipated Fare Increase for Ferry Passengers

Mihaela Lica Butler

Ferry passengers should expect a notable increase in ticket prices starting in 2025.

11 months ago

Discover Greece’s Unbelievable Antikythera Island

Phil Butler

The island, best known for the offshore discovery of the mysterious Antikythera mechanism, is one of Greece’s most remote, engaging, and least visited destinations. The rocky shores and high sea cliffs of the Island are foreboding, but the unimaginable solitude and peace of this lost paradise are welcoming for those in search of thoughtless abandon. This […]

11 months ago

Cretan Beekeepers Convene to Address Dire Conditions

Mihaela Lica Butler

The year presents itself as the toughest for Cretan beekeepers recorded in history: scarce rainfall and severe heat waves, have impacted the development of beehives.

11 months ago

Heraklion Hosts World Ju-Jitsu Championships

Phil Butler

For the next 13 days, Heraklion, Crete will be centre stage for all practitioners of the art of Ju-Jitsu. The World championships for all age categories, including: men’s, women’s, and Youth, teenagers, and juniors. Boys – Girls, ParaZiou Jitsu and the Pampa Women’s World Cup will be held from October 23 to November 4 at […]

11 months ago

Samaria Gorge to Close on October 22 Due to Rainfall Forecast

Iorgos Pappas

The Environmental Protection and Climate Change Organization declared that Samaria Gorge will remain closed this Tuesday due to anticipated rainfall.

11 months ago

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The organization ARION confirmed a mass stranding of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on the coasts of southeastern Crete.

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Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

2025-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

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The Chorus of Autumn Crows

2025-09-25 By Victoria Udrea

In autumn, crows gather outside windows with a noisy chorus — part annoyance, part seasonal ritual. A lyrical tale of their racket and the crooked music of change.

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The Birds of Crete: Small Singers, Loud Landlords

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

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