Samaria Gorge witnessed closure five times this year, attributed to severe weather conditions and twice due to seismic activity.
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The Sacred Olive Tree of Kavousi: A Living Relic of Minoan Times
The Sacred Olive Tree of Kavousi lies near the charming village of Kavousi, 26 miles from Agios Nikolaos and 42 from Sitia.
Thierry Teyssier’s Luxurious Regenerative Tourism Concept
Thierry Teyssier, the visionary behind 700,000 Heures Impact, is trying to show the hospitality industry how travel must be done in the future. His vision of truly regenerative tourism is based on his belief that hospitality should breathe life into a place rather than taking everything away. Teyssier, known for having the fabulous Dar Ahlam […]
Crete Region & Association of Hoteliers of Crete Agree to Agree Some More
A recent press release from the Region of Crete offers a sneak peek at why the island is in such trouble where regenerative economics is concerned. The fact is, only a scant few people in Crete’s government even understand sustainability, let alone concepts like regenerative tourism or agriculture. However, no matter how hopeless the island’s […]
Holy Myrtle of Paliani Honoured on September 24
The Holy Myrtle of Paliani (Myrtus communis) is a site of sacred tradition honoured every year on September 24.
Aegean Airlines Offers Up to 50% Discount on Domestic Flights
Aegean Airlines has unveiled a significant travel offer—up to 50% off on domestic flights, presenting an affordable way to explore Greece. This limited-time discount is available for journeys planned between October 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. Highlighting its wide array of scenic and historic destinations, the airline invites passengers to embark on their next […]
Celebrating the Sea Daffodil Season in Crete
On the sun-soaked shores of Crete, the pristine sea daffodils present an arresting sight.
Crete: Innovative Earthquake Prediction Partnership
Manolis Beladakis, Director of Primary Education in Heraklion, welcomed Dr. Jonathan Bedford, head of the Tectonic Geodesy team from Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, to his office. Their meeting centred around the innovative TectoVision project, which aims to develop a global system for monitoring tectonic plate movements. Predictive Technologies for Earthquake Monitoring Researchers intend to harness […]
Cretan Hound Club Celebrates 10th Year at Talos Plaza
This past weekend, the Cretan Hound Club (Όμιλος Κρητικού Λαγωνικού) celebrated its tenth year on the seaside at Talos Plaza in Heraklion. The two-day event also served to register new Cretan Hounds and to recognize the best specimens of those presented. The President of the Cretan Hound Club, Nikos Anetakis, administered the essential events where […]
Win a 10-Day All-Inclusive Greek Island Adventure for Two
Greece Insiders are giving one fortunate pair—a winner and their guest—a remarkable chance to explore Greece for ten days.
Heraklion Port: 2024, Record Year for Cruise Tourism
2024 is pivotal for Heraklion Port’s cruise industry, with the port hitting unprecedented passenger arrival figures. The consistent uptick in the number of cruise ships docking here highlights the trust placed by top cruise lines, elevating Heraklion to a top-tier cruise tourism hub. Data reveals a remarkable rise in cruise passenger numbers from January to […]
Is Mickey Mouse Leadership Destroying Greece’s Biggest Industry?
According to the latest tourism figures for Greece, several of the country’s islands are seeing record numbers of visitors. Crete tops the list with a record 2.9 million international air arrivals—up 6.7% compared to the previous year. Another popular destination, the Dodecanese islands, has welcomed 2.4 million visitors, an 11.4% rise compared with last year. […]
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