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Scientists Say Naxos Island Was Inhabited at Least 200,000 Years Ago

2019-10-24 by Phil Butler

Prehistoric migration route

Scientists have discovered new evidence proving that early humans inhabited the Greek island of Naxos at least 200,000 years ago.

Tags: Aegean culture, Aegean destinations, Aegean habitation, Naxos, Naxos archaeology, Naxos Island

Greece Tourist Arrivals Outpacing Most of the World

2019-05-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Heraklion shopping

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 […]

Tags: Aegean destinations, Crete tourists, Greece, Greece tourism, Greek destinations, Greek Islands, Greek tourism news, Greek tourism statistics, Greek travel market, Hotels in Greece, Tourism in Greece, Travel to Greece, UNWTO

Aegean Airlines Adds Seven New International Destinations

2019-02-26 by Argophilia Travel News

Aegean Airlines will start flight service to seven new international destinations from Athens in 2019.

Tags: Aegean Airlines, Aegean Airlines news, Aegean destinations, Aegean flghts, Europe airlines, Greek air carrier, Greek air traffic, regional airlines

Turkey’s Newest Art, Fashion & Design Scene in Alacati

2014-06-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Alacati Turkey

The Aegean town of Alacati manages to effortlessly combine traditional Turkish hospitality with stylish boutique hotels, high-end fashion, independent art galleries and lively beach clubs. Popular for its boutique hotels with bijou pools and great food, there are also a myriad of new designer-led shops and unique artworks blossoming in Alacati.

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Skinakas Observatory Announces Open Days for Summer 2026

2026-06-16 By Victoria Udrea

The world-class Skinakas Observatory on the freezing peak of Psiloritis has officially released its public open days for Summer 2026.

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Chania Opens Temporary Parking Lot Expected to Outlive Several Municipal Terms

2026-06-16 By Iorgos Pappas

In a brilliant display of modern urban planning, the Chania Municipal Council descended into verbal warfare on Monday over a €4.5 million plot of land in Nea Chora that has successfully evolved from a promised urban oasis into a giant, melting sheet of blacktop. The confrontation pitted Mayor Panagiotis Simandirakis against opposition leader Katerina Manimanaki, […]

Major Tourism Development Receives Green Light in Georgioupolis

2026-06-16 By Phil Butler

One of the largest tourism investments currently planned for western Crete has received the necessary approvals to move forward in the municipality of Apokoronas, signaling another significant chapter in the continuing transformation of the Chania region. The project, backed by the Tsiledakis Group, involves the development of a large-scale hospitality complex combining luxury accommodations, tourism […]

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