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Beginner Mountaineering School in Crete

2025-12-18 by Manuel Santos

Beginner Mountaineering School class

The Heraklion Mountaineering Club launches a beginner mountaineering school, teaching safe, independent mountain travel across Crete’s alpine terrain.

People Die Hiking Alone in Crete in Winter

2025-12-18 by Manuel Santos

winter hikes fatalities

Often in winter, hikers die in Crete after going alone into mountains and canyons. Weather, hypothermia, and delayed rescues turn mistakes fatal.

Rent From Locals, a Platform Built for Small Local Car Rental Companies

2025-12-17 by Argophilia Travel News

Rent From Locals

Rent From Locals connects travelers with small local car rental companies, offering fair prices, local knowledge, and a more human way to rent cars.

Do Not Hike Cretan Canyons in December

2025-12-17 by Manuel Santos

Gorge of Patsos

Cretan canyons are effectively closed from November to March. Samaria Gorge is shut, winter weather is dangerous, and hikers risk hypothermia and death.

EasyJet and Jet2 Add New UK–Greece Routes for 2026

2025-12-17 by Kostas Raptis

easyjet wing

EasyJet and Jet2 boost UK–Greece connectivity for 2026 with new routes, more seats, and expanded access to key destinations.

Crete Stunned After Deadliest Migrant Shipwreck Near Ierapetra

2025-12-07 by Iorgos Pappas

Deadliest Migrant Shipwreck Near Ierapetra

Ierapetra faced an unprecedented tragedy as 17 young migrants were recovered from a half-sunken vessel south of Crete.

Travel Advisory: Crete Begins Farmer Protests With Road and Airport Disruptions

2025-12-06 by Iorgos Pappas

farmer mobilisations begin in Crete

Major farmer mobilisations begin in Crete, including a rally at Pankritio Stadium and planned disruptions at Chania Airport and VOAK. Travellers advised to monitor routes.

Crete’s Ports on High Alert as Dangerous Weather Approaches

2025-12-06 by Manuel Santos

severe weather Crete

Heraklion and Rethymno port authorities issue warnings and activate full readiness as severe weather approaches Crete.

A New Chapter for Accessible Tourism in Crete

2025-12-03 by Victoria Udrea

Crete accessibility

“Crete for All” transforms hospitality through hands-on accessibility training for 500 workers. A gentle shift with real impact.

Crete’s VOAK (BOAK) Highway Project Stalls Again

2025-12-03 by Iorgos Pappas

BOAK VOAK

Concerns grow over VOAK (BOAK) delays and mounting costs. Heraklion’s Chamber urges transparency and faster progress on Crete’s key road.

A Rare Pause for Crete’s Markets

2025-12-03 by Arthur Butler

Heraklion producers strike

Crete’s street markets close for a national strike as producers protest new rules. What tourists should know and how it affects travel plans.

Crete Scores 91% Visitor Satisfaction

2025-12-02 by Iorgos Pappas

Crete tourists

A 91% satisfaction rate paints Crete as perfect. Argophilia explores the truth behind the sunny numbers.

Cretan Farmer Blockades Force KTEL to Rewrite Reality

2025-12-01 by Kostas Raptis

bus stop

Cretan farmer blockades hit KTEL routes, forcing early departures and pure road chaos.

Crete Refuses to Do Winter Again

2025-11-30 by Argophilia Travel News

If November had a personality, this year it would be that friend who shows up late, dressed for a party you did not invite them to, and insists everything is fine. Because on the very last day of the month, Crete decided to cancel winter entirely and deliver temperatures that felt suspiciously like early spring. […]

Crete Prepares for the Loudest Motorcade of the Season

2025-11-30 by Kostas Raptis

Heraklion taxi drivers

Heraklion taxi drivers launch a fiery 48-hour strike over “pirate taxis,” protesting rare but infuriating illegal rides across Crete.

Passengers Deserve Better Than a Panic Press Release

2025-11-29 by Argophilia Travel News

Aegean Airlines

Aegean’s latest safety press release raises questions about transparency and communication. Argophilia examines what passengers really need to know.

How Bougainvillea Became Cretan

2025-11-29 by Victoria Udrea

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea came from far away, but in Crete it found its true home, painting the island’s villages with endless waves of color.

Ice Cream Is Secretly Driving US Tourism to Greece

2025-11-29 by Victoria Udrea

American ice cream

Growing US travel to Greece aligns with Americans’ strong ice cream preferences, creating new opportunities in hospitality and dining.

INNSiDE Elounda Promises a Different Crete

2025-11-29 by Victoria Udrea

INNSiDE Elounda

The new INNSiDE Elounda resort opens May 2026, offering luxury accommodation, private pools, wellness activities, and contemporary Greek cuisine in Elounda.

From 2026, Cash Rent Becomes Illegal in Greece

2025-11-29 by Iorgos Pappas

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Greece bans cash rent payments from January 1, 2026. All rent must be paid via registered bank accounts under Law 5222/20

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People Die Hiking Alone in Crete in Winter

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Do Not Hike Cretan Canyons in December

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Heraklion Airport Brought to a Standstill as Farmers Block Both Entrances

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Stories of Interest

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Winter Solstice in Crete and the Memory of the Sun

2025-12-21 By Arthur Butler

Winter Solstice in Crete marks the shortest day of the year, a quiet pause when light turns back, and the island remembers the sun.

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Heraklion’s Historic Chronaki House to Become the Museum of Cretan Weaving and Folklore

2025-12-21 By Victoria Udrea

The historic Chronaki House in Heraklion was officially handed over to the Lyceum of Greek Women, set to become a Museum of Cretan Weaving and Folklore.

Heraklion Venetian Walls

Christmas Events Continue Along Heraklion’s Venetian Walls

2025-12-21 By Argophilia Travel News

From December 21–28, 2025, Heraklion hosts concerts, cultural events, sports activities, and a drone show along the Venetian Walls.

Europe’s Tallest Christmas Tree Lights Up Samaria

2025-12-21 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete lights Europe’s tallest Christmas tree at Samaria Gorge in Omalos, blending festive celebration with protected natural landscape.

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Winter Swimming in Crete

2025-12-21 By Manuel Santos

Winter swimming in Crete is possible but dangerous without preparation. Cold shock, currents, no lifeguards, and the need for proper wetsuits matter.

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