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Agia Roumeli

Agia Roumeli Honors Mauthausen Concentration Camp Martyrs

2021-10-18 by Argophilia Travel News

Himmler at Mauthausen

Crete officials pay tribute to the family of Cretans captured in World War 2 by the Nazis and sent to Mauthausen Concentration Camp.

Tags: Agia Roumeli, Agia Roumeli monument, Archimandrite Athanasios Karachalios, Athanasios Karachalios, Chania news, Kyriakos Kotsoglou, Manousos Hiotaki, Mauthausen, Nazi occupation, Sfakia, Sfakia news, World War 2

Greece Anticipates Brit and German Tourists for Summer of 2020

2020-05-12 by Phil Butler

Agia Roumeli Coast

Greece’s Minister of Tourism Harry Theoharis is courting German and British tourists to help rescue Summer 2020.

Tags: Agia Roumeli, Anemos Grand Luxury Resort, Bild am Sonntag, coronavirus Greece, crete, Crete resorts, Crete tourism, Eliros Mare Hotel, German tourists, Greece resorts, Greece tours, Harry Theoharis, Lefteris Vantarakis, Mythos Palace, South of Crete, Tourism Ministry

Experience Southern Crete: Sfakia and Beyond

2019-04-02 by Phil Butler

Chora Sfakion or Hora Sfakion

The Sfakia region is the largest municipality on Crete. Located in the extreme south of Chania Prefecture, this natural wonderland was once home to over 40,000 residents. Today, the region has less than 2,000 full-time residents spread out over an area of 468 square kilometers. Situated about 75 km from Chania city, Chora Sfakion (Hora […]

Tags: Agia Roumeli, Aradena Gorge, Askyfou Plateau, Chania, Chania Prefecture, Chora Sfakion, Cicada myth, Crete destinations, Crete regions, Hora Sfakia, Lourto, Samaria Gorge, Sfakia, Sfakia Beaches, Sfakia guide, Sfakians

10 Reasons “Crete” Should Be TripAdvisor’s Number One Destination

2018-03-22 by Phil Butler

Elafonisi Beach

TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Destinations of Europe 2018 were just announced, and Crete now sits at prestigious No. 4. However, us Minoans take great offense at not being chosen number one, since we gave you roads, usable toilets, and the world’s greatest EVER jewelry.

Tags: Agia Roumeli, crete, Crete adventure, Crete adventures, Crete destinations, Crete tours, Crete travel, Filoxenia, Incredible Crete, Matala Plain, Minoan treasures, raki, siga-siga, TripAdvisor

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Stories of Interest

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Agios Nikolaos Water Utility Clears Ammos Beach Following Sewage Leak Investigation

2026-08-13 By Arthur Butler

Agios Nikolaos water authorities confirm no sewage entered Ammos Beach near the marina, attributing storm drain runoff to clean water pipe leaks and street washing.

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New Road Brings Southern Crete Closer to Kastelli Airport

2026-08-13 By Iorgos Pappas

TERNA opens a 6km bypass around Arkalochori, creating the first modern access road connecting Southern Crete and Messara to the future Kastelli Airport.

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Crete Braces for 8-Beaufort Winds on August 14

2026-08-13 By Manuel Santos

Gale-force winds up to 8 Beaufort are forecast for Crete on Friday, August 14, with localized gusts up to 9 Beaufort in the northern Cyclades.

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Severe Allergy Incident in Sitia Prompts Calls for Stricter Food Safety Rules in Hospitality

2026-08-13 By Victoria Udrea

A family says their 6-year-old developed an allergic reaction after eating a crepe in Sitia despite asking whether it contained nuts.

August 15

Crete Traffic Police Step Up VOAK Checks as August 15 Exodus Peaks

2026-08-13 By Manuel Santos

Heading out on Crete’s roads for the August 15th peak? Traffic police are out in full force on VOAK, targeting speeding, alcohol, and reckless driving.

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