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Hersonissos: Roza Gorge Maintenance Works Commence

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Roza Gorge is a natural ecosystem in the hinterland of the Municipality of Hersonissos, southeast of the Municipal Community of Gonies and south of the Municipal Community of Kera. To protect the natural wonder, the Municipality of Hersonissos has contracted a company to restore the path through the canyon. The Roza Gorge, an offshoot of […]

Crete, Favoured by Dutch Tourists for Holidays in 2024

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Which Greek destinations are favourites for the summer of 2024 by the Dutch? Crete is favorite in The Netherlands for holidays in 2024. In recent months, visitors from Griekenland.net could vote for their favourite destination in Greece online for holidays. From a list of seventeen popular destinations in Greece, 1.116 visitors of the popular portal […]

New Diving Park in Stalida, Hersonissos

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Hersonissos’ diving park, the first licensed park in the Prefecture of Heraklion, is located in the marine area “Plateia” in Stalida of the Municipality of Hersonissos. It spans 22.5 acres and is designated for guided recreational diving.

Eleftherias Square Will Look Different by the Next Tourist Season

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Herraklion’s Eleftherias Square (Plateia Eleftherias) will look different by the next tourist season. The main square of the Cretan capital is now under reconstruction to enhance access for individuals with special needs and to improve the local climate by increasing urban green spaces. The marble tiles are already being removed from the square by equipment […]

New Influenza-like Illness Coming from China

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Since mid-October, northern China has witnessed a rise in influenza-like illness compared to the same period in the previous three years. China has established systems to collect data on influenza trends, influenza-like illnesses, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2 and submits reports to platforms such as the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System. The Chinese pandemic affecting children […]

Record Year For Knossos Palace: 15MM Euro Revenue

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Knossos Palace has achieved record-breaking attendance, with a staggering one million visitors by the end of 2023. This influx of tourists has proved to be a financial boon for the state, with revenue expected to reach 15 million euros by the year’s end. These numbers surpass the visitation figures from 2019, marking a truly “golden” […]