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Crete Selected as Gastronomic Region of Europe for 2026

Phil Butler

Crete has been selected to be included in the Gastronomic Regions of Europe 2026 by The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT). An international jury comprising four experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd, PhD, evaluated the application of the Crete region for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026. After […]

Is the Sun About to Set on Santorini Tourism?

Phil Butler

According to AFP, Santorini is Greece’s most “Instagrammed” Island, an accolade locals may soon detest. Authorities have talked for years about setting certain limits so that one of the world’s top touristic destinations will not sink because of hypertourism.” Mayor Nikos Zorzos has been promising drastic changes to alleviate some of the pressure on Santorini, […]

Heraklion Beach Prices Stir Discontent

Mihaela Lica Butler

The organized beaches of Heraklion have witnessed a price surge, causing frustration among residents and tourists, Neakriti reported on Monday. Locals and visitors alike express their grievances, noting that a straightforward day at the beach for a family can escalate to costs as high as 60 euros. Such price hikes heighten worries, especially during an […]

Fire Risk Alert: High Fire Risk in Multiple Regions

Argophilia Travel News

The Fire Risk Prediction Map from the General Secretariat of Civil Protection warns of a very high risk of fire (category 4) for today, Tuesday, July 30, 2024. This alert affects several regions, including Attica and islands like Kythira, parts of Central Greece, the Peloponnese, Thessaly, Central Macedonia, Crete, the Ionian Islands, and North Aegean […]

Crete’s Water Management Organization: A Controversial Shift Towards Privatization

Iorgos Pappas

The government is rapidly advancing plans for a new water management organization in Crete (more information in Greek via Neakriti). This follows their previous action in Thessaly, where they assigned water management to a private company, Ο.Δ.Υ.Θ. Α.Ε. This entity took over responsibilities for rivers, lakes, and flood prevention, dismantling public services previously overseeing these […]

Greece’s Water Crisis Deepens

Mihaela Lica Butler

Prolonged high temperatures combined with reduced rainfall are exacerbating the water crisis in Greece especially as the summer tourist season peaks.

Urgent Call for Water Management in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

Update: for a possible solution, please read Addressing Water Scarcity in Crete: Innovative Air-to-water Solutions The chronic water scarcity in Crete continues to escalate. Crete’s reservoirs started showing signs of severe depletion as early as March, foreshadowing a harsh summer ahead. The current state of the reservoirs is alarming and insufficient to address the island’s […]