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Heraklion’s Candia Walls Festival Returns with 40+ Events

Iorgos Pappas

From August 30 to September 10, 2025, Heraklion hosts the 2nd Candia Walls Festival with over 40 cultural events.

11 months ago

Malaka Rocks Crete

Victoria Udrea

Malaka is Greece’s most versatile word. Both insult and endearment, it colors every conversation.

11 months ago

Cretans Rise for Papoura Hill

Iorgos Pappas

On August 25, 2025, locals gather at Nikos Kazantzakis Garden Theater in Heraklion to protest the planned destruction of the ancient Papoura Hill monument.

11 months ago

Crete’s Air Quality Worsens

Mihaela Lica Butler

Region of Crete warns of increased air pollution in Heraklion from fine particulate matter.

12 months ago

Artos tis Panagias Is Crete’s Sacred Loaf for Dormition

Mihaela Lica Butler

On August 15, Crete bakes the artos tis Panagias, blending faith, feasts, and pilgrimages to sacred monasteries in a national celebration.

12 months ago

Crete Hotels Near Full Occupancy — But Profits Lag

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete’s hotels are almost sold out this August, but locals say visitor spending is down sharply.

12 months ago

The Donkeys Are Gone

Victoria Udrea

Once the heartbeat of village life, Crete’s donkeys are disappearing. This is their story — and ours.

1 year ago

Diktaion Andron Cave Still Closed, and Zeus Weeps

Ion Bogdan V.

Diktaion Andron stays closed through 2025. EU works drag on, no reopening date. Lassithi adapts while Zeus sulks in the dark.

1 year ago

Oceanis Lifeguards Save Tourists from Drowning in Crete

Manuel Santos

Oceanis lifeguards rescued multiple tourists from drowning due to strong currents along Crete’s most popular beaches.

1 year ago

Greek Tourist Fines to Watch Out For in 2025

Manuel Santos

Tourist fines in Greece rise for 2025 as authorities enforce strict beach preservation and heritage site rules.

1 year ago

Tourism Human Resources Crisis in Crete

Manuel Santos

This summer tourist season, tourism human resources in Crete face a severe shortage as employees exit the sector.

1 year ago

36,000+ Short-term Rental Properties Fuel Tourism Boom in Crete

Victoria Udrea

Crete now tops Greece in short-term rentals with over 36,000 listings. Learn what property owners need to know about legal rules.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

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Sea Turtle Festival Brings Nature and Stargazing to Stavros Beach

2026-08-12 By Victoria Udrea

A free Sea Turtle Festival at Stavros Beach on August 16 features environmental activities, children’s art, and stargazing under the Cretan sky.

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Heraklion’s Venetian Walls Become a Stage for 35 Cultural Events This Summer

2026-08-12 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s ancient Venetian Walls are preparing to set the stage for one of the island’s most distinctive late-summer events. The 3rd Festival of the Walls runs from August 31 through September 10, featuring over 35 individual events encompassing music, film, theater, dance, and outdoor visual arts across the city’s historical ramparts. This year’s edition marks […]

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Heraklion Airport Handles More Than 181,000 Passengers in Just Three Days

2026-08-12 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport serviced 1,088 flights and 181,145 passengers in just 72 hours as the August 15 holiday rush peaks.

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Chania’s Nea Chora Beach Hits the Sewage Ban List: Swimming Prohibited Until Further Notice

2026-08-12 By Argophilia Travel News

Another temporary swimming ban has been issued, this time for Nea Chora in Chania, following a sewage network failure.

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UFOs Over Crete and Athens? Meteorologist Clears Up Night Sky Panic

2026-08-12 By Kostas Raptis

Hundreds of Cretans and Athenians reported UFOs on August 11, 2026. Meteorologist Thodoris Kolydas confirms it wasn’t little green men.

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