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Greek Tourism Ministry Aims to Extend Agrotourism Options

2022-10-15 by Phil Butler

Sophia Zacharaki

Deputy Tourism Minister Sophia Zacharaki announced new amendment aimed at empowering agrotourism related businesses.

Tags: agrotourism, alttourism, Crete tourism, farm tourism, GNTO, Greece tourism, Sophia Zacharaki, Vassilis Kikilias, year round tourism

A Workable Vision of Minoan Greatness Reborn on Crete Island

2020-10-18 by Phil Butler

Galatas River Valley

I woke this morning with the afterglow of an unknown face burned into my cerebral cortex. Stirred from a lucid dream by the rare sound of barking by my Cretan Hound Mojito, I tried hard to recall the vivid imagery of dreamy fantasy. In the dream, a man dressed scantily in typical Minoan fashion stood […]

Tags: agriculture, agrotourism, Cretan olive oil, crete, Crete archaeology, Crete gastronomy, Crete Region, culinary tourism, EU, Galatas Palace, Galatas temple, Galatas village, George Rethemiotakis, Greece industries, Green tourism, green travel, Heraklion prefecture, Kostis Christakis, Minaon Civilization, Minas Liapakis, olive oil industry, olive oil standards, Stelios Kanakis, world olive oils

Five Crete Stays Where You Can Still Manage the Perfect Vacation

2020-10-12 by Phil Butler

Aravanes and Amari

Crete is still one of the safest destinations for those wanting to travel. Here are five perfect choices for a restful vacation.

Tags: agrotourism, alternative Crete, Amari, Amari Valley, Aravanes, COVID-19 escapes, Crete escapes, Crete resorts, Daebelos Estate, Delina, Delina Mountain Resort, Dimitris Markakis, Ecotourism, Greece ecotourism, Greece tourism, Ioannis Skoulas, Lambros Papoutsakis, Maria Papoutsaki, Rethymno, SeaScape Luxury Residences, Thalori, Thalori Retreat, Thronos, Travellers Choice, TripAdvisor, Vassilis Petrodaskalakis

Greece Steps Up Efforts To Develop Agrotourism

2020-10-08 by Argophilia Travel News

Dalabelos Estate

Greece’s Ministry of Tourism is stepping up efforts to diversify the tourist product of the country by drafting a new agrotourism plan aimed at channeling revenues into local communities.

Tags: agrotourism, alternative tourism, coronavirus Greece, EU Recovery Fund, GNTO, Greece agriculture, Greece agrotourism, Greece local, Greek villages, Harry Theoharis, Mitsotakis administration

Crete’s Potential As An Agrotourism Destination Is Unmatched

2020-07-06 by Phil Butler

Aravanes

Crete’s amazing potential as an agrotourism destination is unmatched and undersold.

Tags: agrotourism, Aravanes, Cretan diet, Cretan Urban Adventures, Crete agrotourism, Crete trips, Crete wines, Dalabelos Estate, Eleni Nakou, Enagron Ecotourism Village, Greece agrotourism, Koutsounari Traditional Cottages, Manousakis Winery, Nikos Gavalas, Stilianou, Thalori Retreat, Winery Stilianou

Chef-Poet Christopher Bakken at Crete’s Dalabelos Estate Next Summer

2018-11-14 by Phil Butler

Dalabelos Estate

Coming up next summer at Dalabelos Estate near Rethymno, Crete renowned chef, food writer, and English professor Dr. Christopher Bakken will host an immersive program to explores the traditional cuisine, music, and culture of Crete.

Tags: agro travel, agrotourism, Christopher Bakken, Cretan cuisine, Crete diet, Crete food, Crete products, culinary tourism, Dalabelos Estate, Dalebelos Estate, food tourism, Greek cuisine, Rethymno Prefecture

Grecotel Creta Palace Hosts Olive Tourism Event in Rethymno

2018-11-07 by Phil Butler

Crete olive oil

Last month in Rethymno Grecotel Creta Pallas hosted the “World Olive Day: Expanding Olive Oil Tourism in Crete,” to bring more olive lovers and businesses to the island.

Tags: agrotourism, Anemos Luxury Grand Resort, Aquila Rithymna Beach Hotel, Chania, crete, Grecotel Creta Palace Luxury Resort, Grecotel Creta Pallas, Greece, Greel olives, International Olive Oil Council, Nikos Daskalantonakis Group, olive industry, olive oil, olives, Rethymno, World Olive Day

Greece Announces New Framework to Regulate Agrotourism Businesses

2018-08-05 by Argophilia Travel News

Amari Valley

The terms and conditions for the regulated operation of agrotourism (or agritourism) enterprises in Greece have been laid out in a special framework published recently in the Government Gazette and based on a joint decision by the Tourism Ministry and the Rural Development and Food Ministry. 

Tags: agrotourism, Greece agrotourism, Greece tourism, Greek farmers, Green tourism

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Google Begins 3D Mapping of Crete to Update Maps and Street View

2026-02-04 By Kostas Raptis

Google will carry out 3D mapping across Crete from February to November 2026 to update Google Maps and Street View, with privacy safeguards in place.

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Local authorities in Crete renew calls for a railway system linked to the new Kastelli airport, sparking debate over feasibility, environment, and long-term impact.

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Crete Celebrates Wild Greens With Hands-On Gastronomy Actions in Chania

2026-02-04 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Region of Crete launches a series of experiential activities across Chania to celebrate wild edible greens, a core element of Cretan culinary tradition, as part of Gastronomy 2026.

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Carnival of Phaistos Municipality Returns to Tympaki on February 22

2026-02-04 By Argophilia Travel News

The Municipality of Phaistos invites locals and visitors to the Tympaki Carnival on February 22 for a festive parade, music, and celebrations.

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The Tourism Career Day by kariera.gr in Heraklion attracted record participation, with hundreds of candidates and thousands of interviews, highlighting strong interest in tourism jobs.

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