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Cretan Mountain Replica Under Construction at the Natural History Museum of Crete

2025-09-15 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan Mountain Replica

The Natural History Museum of Crete is building a full-scale mountain with cave and gorge, complete with kri-kri goats and vultures on its peaks.

Coworking Spaces in Crete’s Three Largest Cities

2025-09-15 by Kostas Raptis

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From Heraklion to Chania, coworking spaces in Crete let digital nomads and working travelers balance deadlines with beach time.

Free Chartodiadromes Tours Begin with Arkadi Monastery Visit

2025-09-13 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Arkadi Monastery Venetian Church

Heraklion’s Chartodiadromes tours return, starting with Arkadi Monastery in Rethymno, plus stops at Eleutherna Museum and Margarites village.

Greeks Still Flocking to the Islands… Just the Cheaper Ones

2025-09-12 by Manuel Santos

cheaper islands AI illustration

Rising costs are not stopping Greeks from vacationing. Instead, they are choosing closer, cheaper islands, shorter trips, and booking ferries at the last minute.

Mosquitoes Take Over Crete Despite 2025 Control Program

2025-09-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

mosquito invasion

Despite a March 2025 launch of Crete’s mosquito control program—including spraying, monitoring, and the “Mosquito Vision” app—residents now report an invasion.

Crete Gridlocked as Farmers’ Protests Leave 500 Tourists Stranded

2025-09-06 by Iorgos Pappas

Roadblocks by Cretan farmers

Roadblocks by Cretan farmers on the VOAK left 500 tourists without flights. Tourism bodies warn of “irreparable damage” to Crete’s global image.

Tornos News Reports Record Revenues and Arrivals for Crete

2025-09-05 by Iorgos Pappas

Arkadi

According to Tornos News, Crete leads Greek tourism with 3 million international arrivals and record hotel revenues, despite Airbnb oversupply.

Crete Leads Greece in Summer Arrivals as Cyclades See Decline

2025-09-05 by Iorgos Pappas

Crete summer

Crete welcomed 3 million international arrivals, topping all Greek islands. Rhodes, Kos, the Ionian Islands, and Thessaloniki posted gains, while Santorini saw a sharp drop.

Germans Refuse to Let Crete’s Summer End

2025-09-01 by Manuel Santos

autumn travel

More flights, more bookings, and even November sun—German travelers are keeping Crete’s tourism season alive long after the beach chairs should be folded.

Heat Alert in Crete: Yellow Warning as September Opens with Summer Temperatures

2025-09-01 by Kostas Raptis

Heat map

September in Crete is starting to feel more like July, with the Hellenic National Meteorological Service issuing a Yellow Warning for extreme heat. According to meteorologists, daytime highs across the island are expected to reach 33–36 °C, with inland Greece potentially reaching up to 38 °C midweek. These temperatures, when combined with unusually warm seas, make […]

Crete Tops the Charts While Other Islands Trail Behind

2025-09-01 by Iorgos Pappas

Arkadi Monastery

A TUI and Appinio survey of 2,000 Germans crowned Crete the most popular holiday island, followed by Rhodes and Santorini.

Crete’s LIFE Program Goes Global with New CPR Guidelines

2025-09-01 by Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s LIFE Program Goes Global with New CPR Guidelines

Two doctors from Crete—Natasa Spartinou and Vlasios Karageorgos—joined the European Resuscitation Council editorial team to shape new CPR guidelines, a milestone for the island’s LIFE program.

Crete Starts September with 32°C and Calm Breezes

2025-08-31 by Manuel Santos

Crete Starts September with 32°C and Calm Breezes

Greece welcomes September 2025 with clear skies, west–northwest winds of 3–5 Beaufort, and temperatures up to 35°C. Crete enjoys sunny weather, 22–32°C, with calm breezes.

Agios Nikolaos Welcomes Crown Iris and 1,800 Visitors

2025-08-31 by Victoria Udrea

Crown Iris

The cruise ship Crown Iris brought 1,800 Israeli passengers to Agios Nikolaos, where calm tourism blended with tight security and a planned local protest.

Sitia Airport Gets a Checkup and Passes with Flying Colors

2025-08-31 by Iorgos Pappas

Sitia airport

Sitia’s “Vitsentzos Kornaros” Airport passed a full Civil Aviation Authority inspection, with leaders praising its smooth operations.

Greece Counts Sheep, Crete Multiplies Them

2025-08-31 by Victoria Udrea

goats

Greece’s livestock data reveal a paradox: while herds shrink nationwide, Crete’s sheep and goats have doubled on paper, yet milk output barely rises—raising eyebrows over subsidies and statistics.

Crete Bids Farewell to August Under Summer Skies

2025-08-31 by Iorgos Pappas

hot crete

Crete bids farewell to August with sunshine, light southwesterly winds, and temperatures up to 32°C.

Are AI Tools Making Tour Operators Worse at Their Jobs?

2025-08-31 by Kostas Raptis

AI tools

As AI tools reshape travel planning, tour operators risk losing the personal touch that once defined their craft.

Greek Tourism Faces a Heated Autumn

2025-08-31 by Iorgos Pappas

Greek Tourism Faces a Heated Autumn

Greece faces an unusually hot autumn. Extended warmth brings more tourists and longer seasons, but also strains infrastructure.

How AI Is Rewriting Travel From Search to Sunset

2025-08-31 by Kostas Raptis

AI is reshaping travel

AI is reshaping travel, from smart trip planning and predictive pricing to biometric airports and eco-routing.

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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.

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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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