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“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.

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Phil Butler

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

4 years ago

Phil Butler

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

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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.

4 years ago

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?

4 years ago

Phil Butler

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

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Phil Butler

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

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Phil Butler

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

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Phil Butler

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

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Phil Butler

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

4 years ago

Phil Butler

The climb to the winner’s circle of the 2022 IHF Beach Handball Championships continues. Day 4 promises to be the most exciting yet.

4 years ago

Phil Butler

Day 3 of the 2022 IHF Beach Handball World Championship tipped off as 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams inch closer to the championship.

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