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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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Agios Nikolaos Wants You to Bring Your Mandolin and Sing in the Streets

2026-09-02 By Argophilia Travel News

Agios Nikolaos invites lutenists, violinists, mandolinists, and singers to join a traditional street cantada celebrating World Tourism Day on September 22, 2026

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Crete Gas Prices Stay Above €2 a Liter, But Don’t Worry, You’re Getting 10 Cents Off

2026-09-02 By Manuel Santos

Fuel prices in Crete remain above €2 a litre as Brent crude tops $91, natural gas hits a 44-month high and electricity costs face renewed pressure.

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Agios Nikolaos Is Getting a Soundtrack on September 22

2026-09-02 By Manuel Santos

A traditional kantada (serenade) taking over the streets of Agios Nikolaos to celebrate World Tourism Day.

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Music and Serenades to Fill Agios Nikolaos Streets on September 22

2026-09-02 By Manuel Santos

Agios Nikolaos will celebrate World Tourism Day with a traditional kantada featuring local musicians and singers on September 22, 2026.

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Why Former Military Camps Could Be Put to Better Use to Enhance Visitor and Community Experience

2026-09-02 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion is planning schools, social housing, green spaces and public facilities on three former military sites. But before every square meter is assigned a conventional purpose, perhaps someone should ask whether part of this land could become something visitors would actually come to Crete to experience. The Municipality of Heraklion has moved another step closer […]

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