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Destination Platanias – Adventure Central on Crete’s North Shore

Phil Butler

Trip suggestions for people headed to Chania. Stay in Platanias at the best digs near quaint shops, best restaurants, and great attractions.

3 years ago

Crete Makes 2022 Top 5 Tripadvisor “Best of the Best” List

Phil Butler

Crete Island is among the top 5 Best Destinations in the world, according to Tripadvisor’s 2022 report.

3 years ago

“Tony the Pony” and the Eikonikos Equestrian Dream

Phil Butler

Unlikely heroes emanate from essential traditions. This equestrian story reveals many truths we’ve forgotten. And of course, Tony the Pony.

3 years ago

Come to Greece, Ride, Learn, Trust, and Live Well

Phil Butler

Greece is a year-round tourism destination like no other. New initiatives by officials and individuals may now deliver on the promise.

3 years ago

Greece Tourism Critique: Can We Pay Attention Now?

Phil Butler

Greece is in huge trouble. Ultimately, tourism, the country’s most valuable economic sector, will disintegrate.

3 years ago

Pan-Hellenic Beach Volley MASTERS Finals Coming Up in Agios Nikolaos

Phil Butler

Scheduled to wind up tomorrow, August 1st, the Pan-Hellenic Beach Volley MASTERS competition has lit up the Marina area of Agios Nikolaos.

3 years ago

Crete Riding Academy Welcomes the Palestine Equestrian Club

Phil Butler

The Palestine Equestrian Club visits the Crete Riding Academy, and Europe for the first time ever. Could this be a template for alt-tourism?

3 years ago

Crete’s Finest Athletes End Tribute to Olympic Days at Karteros Beach

Phil Butler

“Sports, from dream to feat,” a three-day sports celebration, culminated at the National Coastal Sports Facilities in Karteros Beach.

3 years ago

Riding Academy of Crete Riders Head to FEI World Equestrian Games

Phil Butler

Two Greek equestrian athletes from the Riding Academy of Crete ride toward the 2024 Para Olympics in Paris.

3 years ago

Five Crete Island Beaches to Live For

Phil Butler

Here are five Crete beaches very few off-islanders even know about. These amazing places are simply what we live for.

3 years ago

This Week at the Karteros Beach Sports Center – Olympic Days 2022

Phil Butler

Coming up July 15-17, the festival Olympic Days 2022 will see top athletes, coaches, and beach sports enthusiasts gather at Karteros.

3 years ago

IHF Beach Handball Championships Semi-Finals Action

Phil Butler

The IHF Beach Handball World Championships continue today with quarter-final, and semi-final matchups at Karteros Beach in Crete.

3 years ago

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2025-09-28 By Argophilia Travel News

Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

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Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Wash Ashore in Crete

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

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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