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Crete’s 2022 Summer: Already Burning With Fun

2022-05-25 by Phil Butler

Road to Sitia

Crete is already buzzing with travelers intent on experiencing a summer to remember. Here are a few of them at “bucket list” Crete places.

Tags: Agia Pelagia, Agia Pelagia Beach, Almyra Seaside Food & Cocktails, crete, Crete 2022, Crete attractions, Falasarna, Gulf of Mesara, Heraklion, instagram, Itanos, matala, Mesara Gulf, Red Beach, Samaria Gorge

Greece In Prayer Mode Over 2021 Tourism Dice Roll

2021-05-21 by Phil Butler

Agia Pelagia Beach

The reality of Greece’s 2021 tourism restart begins to sink in. Chances are, this season will end up no better than 2020.

Tags: "Blue Freedom", Agia Pelagia, Agia Pelagia Beach, Almyra Seaside Food & Cocktails, Crete beaches, Fraport, Fraport AG, Fraport Greece, Grigoris Tasios, Harry Theoharis, Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers, hotels, Mitsotakis administration, SETE, TUI, Yiannis Retsos

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of July 19th, 2020

2020-07-22 by Phil Butler

Preveli Beach

Cretans doing their things the weekend of July 19th. The locals take time off to enjoy their paradise.

Tags: Agia Pelagia, Aleksandra Botwina, Almyra Seaside Food & Cocktails, Ano Asites, Cretan people, Cretans, Crete beaches, Crete resorts, Crete vacation, Dionysos Tavern & Rooms, Goules Taverna, Kalypso Cretan Village Resort & Spa, Koules Taverna, La Brasserie, matala, Preveli Beach, Rethymno attractions, SeaScape Luxury Residences, Spiros Liasites, St. John the Theologian, VanGos Tsourlakis, Vera Rousaki

On You Return to Crete: Choose A Perfect Seclusion

2020-04-28 by Phil Butler

Red Castle Fish Tavern

When the coronavirus pandemic emergency subsites, Crete will be your perfect destination for seclusion in paradise.

Tags: Almyra Seaside Food & Cocktails, Amari Valley, Aravanes, Asterousia Mountains, Crete hotels, Crete Island, Crete vacations, Crete villages, Galaxy Hotel, Heraklion, Heraklion hotels, Incredible Crete, Lambros Papoutsakh, Markos Skordalakis, Rethymno, Rethymno hotels, Rethymno Prefecture, Rethymno stays, SeaScape Luxury Residences, Sitia, Syntopia, Syntopia Hotel, Syntopia Rethymno, Thalori Guesthouses, Thalori Retreat

A Swiss Foodie Discovering the Secrets of Cretan Cuisine

2019-07-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

tour Heraklion

Traveling Crete island earlier this summer, I came to embrace the unique culinary traditions which is the basis of the Mediterranean diet.

Tags: Agia Pelagia, Agia Pelagia Beach, Alati, Almyra Seaside Food & Cocktails, Amoudara, Cretan diet, Crete cuisine, Crete dining, Crete food, Crete foodie, Crete Urban Adventures, Fodele, Fodele Beach, food blogger, foodie blogs, foodie influencer, Greek food, Mediterranean Diet, Restaurant Trata, Taverna Giasemi, Taverna Mitato, Taverna O Nikolas, Taverna Opou Vastaxi, Trata Taverna

Crete’s Summer of 2019 Begins With Almyra in Agia Pelagia

2019-05-22 by Phil Butler

Almyra

This past weekend we had the pleasure of visiting one of our favorite Crete hangouts, the amazing Almyra Seaside Food and Cocktails, for their season opener. Located in unbelievable Agia Pelagia, Almyra is one of those places you will never forget. Here’s a recap of yet another evening of hospitality magic right on one of […]

Tags: Agia Pelagia, Agia Pelagia Bay, Agia Pelagia Beach, Almyra, Almyra Seaside Food & Cocktails, beaches, Crete business, Crete dining, Crete hangouts, Crete parties, Crete restaurants, Food Pro Group

The Best Crete Travel Deals This Spring

2019-05-05 by Phil Butler

A selection of Crete vacation deals for Spring 2019 that make the island of the Minoans a top choice.

Tags: Absolutely Travel, Agia Pelagia, Agia Pelagia Beach, Almyra Seaside Food & Cocktails, Chania, Crete stays, Crete vacations, Go Ahead Tours, hotels, SeaScape Luxury Residences, vactaions

A Guide for Dining in Heraklion While You’re On Crete

2019-04-20 by Phil Butler

626 All Day

Heraklion, Crete’s biggest city and Greece’s fifth largest, holds many fascinating touristic treasures including some amazing restaurants.

Tags: Alla Ki Alla, Almyra Seaside Food & Cocktails, Amalia's Kitchen, Hairi, Herb's Garden, Lato Boutique Hotel, Legacy Suites, Murmura, Paristies, Pastarella, Peskesi, Via Pastarella, Yasouvlaki

SeaScape Luxury Residences Expanding Agia Pelagia Offering

2018-12-16 by Phil Butler

SeaScape Luxury Residences

One of Crete’s most successful beachside developments tells of the expansion of SeaScape Luxury Residences at Agia Pelagia. The new development by Heraklion businessman Dimitris Markakis was warmly received by travelers headed to one of the island’s most sought-after destinations, so the announcement of this new expansion comes as no real surprise. Agia Pelagia is a former fishing village transformed into a beach lover’s Mecca over the past few years because of its special geography. SeaScape’s second phase aims to complete a harmonious enclave in a very special tourist community.

Tags: Agia Pelagia, Almyra Seaside Food & Cocktails, Crete apartments, Crete hotels, Crete resorts, Crete sustainability, Greece hotels, Greek apartments, Lefteris Tsikandilakis, SeaScape, SeaScape Luxury Residences, sustainable hotels

Diver’s Club Crete: An American in Paradise Part I

2018-07-02 by Phil Butler

Diver's Club Crete

A few minutes from Crete’s capital in Heraklion there’s a great place for the vacationer to become a real adventurer, and to practice a laid back and luxurious island life at the same time. My staff at Argophilia and a group of old friends got to sample this dynamic of the island while visiting the quaint village of Agia Pelagia recently. So, for those interested in unique experiences on Crete, here’s a short story on cooling it on Greece’s biggest island.

Tags: Agia Pelagia, Almyra, Almyra Seaside Food & Cocktails, Dimitris Drakos, Diver's Club Crete, diving, EyeWide Digital Marketing, Mike Parrish, Minas Liapakis, SCUBA, scuba diving, SeaScape, SeaScape Luxury Residences

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Why We Embrace AI

At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

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Fire Near Drapeti, Heraklion Brought Under Control

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

A wildfire that broke out near Drapeti in Heraklion’s Minoa Pediada municipality was quickly contained by firefighters despite strong winds. Crews remain on site to prevent flare-ups.

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Arvi’s Banana Festival Returns from 7 to 9 August

2026-07-25 By Argophilia Travel News

The 8th Arvi Banana Festival returns to southern Crete from August 7–9, 2026, with live music, theater, family entertainment, and Cretan hospitality.

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Heraklion Plans 20-Bed Support Center as Housing Shortage Strains Social Services

2026-07-25 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Municipality of Heraklion is planning a new 20-bed support center for vulnerable residents, acknowledging that the city’s biggest challenge isn’t visible homelessness, but finding affordable housing for people who need a fresh start.

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Great News, Chania! The Municipal Market Reopening Is Only Four Years Behind Schedule

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

Chania completes tenant auctions for the historic Agora, targeting a December 4, 2026 grand reopening with a focus on local Cretan products.

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Heraklion Municipal Gyms Offer Affordable Fitness Across Two Modern Facilities

2026-07-25 By Manuel Santos

Heraklion Municipality opens modern fitness facilities at Pagkritio Stadium and Pateles for €30/month with full disability access.

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