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African Tourism Board Requests European Union Post-Pandemic Help

Phil Butler

African Tourism Board (ATB) Task Force members and tourism experts are seeking European Union support for Africa’s tourism recovery.

5 years ago

Dutch Favor Crete Vacations for 2020 According to Survey

Argophilia Travel News

According to a recent survey by Griekenland.net, 2020 Crete vacations are favored by Dutch travelers looking for safe holiday destinations.

5 years ago

Check24 Data Reveals German Traveler Preference for Crete

Phil Butler

According to Check24, Crete island attracts the second-largest share of German travelers booking island destinations for 2020 so far.

5 years ago

Nassa Travel Shows Why Little Agents Are the Best

Phil Butler

22 hours ago Nassa Travel in the UK posted a “Santorini Crazy Deal” to 29,000 plus followers on Facebook. Are they teaching TUI a lesson?

6 years ago

Catch the Saronic Chamber Music Festival July 31st – August 4th

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming up on July 31st and running through August 4th, the Leondari Ensemble presents the annual Saronic Island Chamber Music Festival.

6 years ago

Choosing Holidays to Greece 2020: Best Island Destinations

Aleksandr Shatskih

For those planning their Greece 2020 dream holidays, Argophilia recommends these amazing destinations and stays.

6 years ago

Crete’s Hidden Treasures: The Paximadia Islands

Phil Butler

Instagram shares and some history of the amazing Paximadia Islands in the Gulf of Mesara in south Crete.

6 years ago

July 2019: Sharing Instagram Magic from Heraklion’s 2019 Tourism Season

Phil Butler

The 2019 tourism season has finally cranked up on Crete, and Heraklion Instagram shares reveal part of the amazing experiences being had by people from around the world.

6 years ago

The 2019 EJEKT Festival Brings “The Cure” Back to Greece

Aleksandr Shatskih

July 17th in Athens, the 2019 EJEKT Festival will celebrate its 15-year mark with a stunning lineup of artists including THE CURE, one of the biggest names of modern music.

6 years ago

Crete’s Nature Loves Courage Festival 2019

Phil Butler

The “Nature Loves Courage Festival 2019” at Sougia kicks off June 7th and 8th in the far-southwest of Crete Island.

6 years ago

Greece Tourist Arrivals Outpacing Most of the World

Aleksandr Shatskih

The growth in tourism arrivals in Greece early in the 2019 season is double the world average according to data from the World Tourism Organization of the United Nations (UNWTO). In the period starting January of 2019 until March, international touristic flows have slowed overall. According to the UNWTO figures, global arrivals increased only 4 […]

6 years ago

Are Thomas Cook and TUI Putting the Squeeze on Greek Hoteliers?

Phil Butler

British tour operator Thomas Cook has asked Greek hoteliers to renegotiate their package deals downward even more for summer 2019

6 years ago

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After years of delays, reviews, and dormant paperwork, the state is finally moving forward with the demolition of illegal structures along Crete’s coastline. In early January, the Decentralized Administration of Crete signed a works contract that clears the way for the execution of final demolition orders affecting beaches, the foreshore, forest land, and reforestation zones […]

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2026-01-01 By Kostas Raptis

Crete’s reputation often suffers from isolated incidents amplified into myths, but the island is safer than headlines suggest.

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Why Crete Smells Like Burned Olive Wood in Winter (And Why That’s Normal)

2026-01-01 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From October to May, winter in Crete smells of burning olive wood. It looks illegal, feels confusing, and is completely normal — if you understand the island.

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Crete announces a €2.06 million cultural and sports programme for 2026, even as water shortages, infrastructure strain, and airport delays raise hard questions.

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