Search Results for: Heraklion

Crete Has the Most Blue Flag Beaches in Greece

2024-05-25 by Manuel Santos

In Crete, there are 146 Blue Flag beaches 51 in the Lassithi Regional Unit, together with Chania 38, Rethymno 22, and Heraklion 35.

Psiloritis Mountain Snow Melts Early, Signaling a Scorching Summer Ahead

2024-05-25 by Victoria Udrea

Early snowmelt on Psiloritis Mountain hints at a blazing summer and water scarcity crisis in Crete, affecting agriculture and consumption.

Crete’s Real Estate: A Magnet for Global Investors

2024-05-24 by Iorgos Pappas

If you want a home in Crete, join foreign investors interested in finding the perfect holiday home on a thriving real estate market.

Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort Gets Cutting Edge Website via EyeWide Digital Marketing

2024-05-20 by Argophilia Travel News

EyeWide Digital Marketing Agency recently created an all-new cutting-edge website for Miraggio Thermal Spa and Resort.

Greece’s Cruise Tourism Soars 84.1% in Incredible Insights

2024-05-03 by Manuel Santos

2023 brings a surge in Greece’s cruise tourism revenues—up by 84.1%! Find out what’s new and exciting on Greek cruises.

Greece’s Cruise Boom: $908.4M Travel Windfall

2024-05-03 by Manuel Santos

Cruise tourism to Greece soars, generating €908.4M in 2023, up 84.1% from last year. Discover how travelers are boosting the economy!

Crete Region Announced Prohibition of Traffic in NATURA Areas

2024-04-30 by Argophilia Travel News

The Region of Crete has announced a a two-day preventive ban on the travel through, camping, or movement of persons or vehicles NATURA areas

Unionized Workers’ Strike in Greece on May 1st Travel Advisory

2024-04-26 by Iorgos Pappas

Travel Alert: Major strike by unionized workers across Greece this May 1st. Check for updates and travel options before your trip.

Oceania Cruises Debuts 2025 Mediterranean Voyages

2024-04-25 by Iorgos Pappas

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has debuted an array of new 2025 Mediterranean sailings, ranging from nine to 56 days.

Knossos Palace Fueled Crete €11M Revenue in 2023

2024-04-25 by Iorgos Pappas

Last year, Knossos’ archaeological significance proved lucrative, funneling €11 million into Crete’s tourism economy.

Ministers Strive to Make Greece First Banana Pudding Republic

2024-04-06 by Phil Butler

Greece officials aren’t able to accomplish the most basic tasks like hiring museum staff in order to fully open the country’s grand museums.

Revitup.direct Becomes the Only Google Premier Partner in Crete

2024-04-04 by Argophilia Travel News

RevitUp.direct, a leading revenue management and digital marketing agency, becomes the only Google Premier Partner in Crete.

Magnitude 3.5 Quake Occurs Near Tsoutsouras, Crete

2024-04-03 by Manuel Santos

More Crete and Greece earthquakes rattle the locals. A 3.5 magnitude quake near Tsoutsouras comes following a stronger Libyan Sea event.

TUI UK Adds 70,000 Seats for Greece in 2025

2024-04-03 by Iorgos Pappas

TUI, the world’s largest tour operator, 345,000 flight seats will be available for the company’s 2025 summer schedule.

Crete Hotel Workers Oppose Biometric Presence Monitoring

2024-04-01 by Kostas Raptis

Local media neakriti. gr reported on Monday that hotel employees in Crete are opposed to management using biometric methods and cameras to monitor employee presence. The Association of Hotel Employees of the Prefecture of Heraklion expresses concern over the potential implementation of biometric attendance tracking and video surveillance systems, deeming them a violation of individual […]

UK Travelers Click Jet2.com for Crete Getaways

2024-03-31 by Iorgos Pappas

Jet2.com has flight and vacation deals for UK travellers that seem too good to be true. Flights to Crete are as low as £61pp.

Crete Sports News in Short: March 2024

2024-03-30 by Phil Butler

Several key events in sports across Crete focused sharply on the island’s teams and athletes. The following news reflects sporting news from March 2024. The 11th High School of Heraklion’s girls volleyball team (below) placed 3rd overall in the recent Panhellenic School Volleyball Championship held in Paphos. The girls lost a heartbreaker in the semi-final, […]