A magnitude 4.4 earthquake outside the previously hard-hit village of Arkalochori shook central Crete island this afternoon.
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Cretans Beware of Priceless Treasures Getting Lost in the Quake Rubble
On Oxi Day Greek politicians cheered at parades in quake stricken Arkalochori, but no one was cheering in the small villages that surround.
Kissamos Municipality Begins Arkalochori Aid Drive Today
In the wake of the earthquakes at Arkalochori in Heraklion Prefecture, the Municipality of Kissamos has begun an aid drive.
Sitia Prefecture Mobilizes to Help Arkalochori Quake Victims
Sitia citizens, businesses, and officials organize to send aid to fellow Cretans in hard hit Arkalochori, in neighboring Heraklion Prefecture.
Letter From Arkalochori: Prayer for a Dawning Day
A touching and inspirational letter from earthquake struck Arkalochori village in the heart of Crete island.
A 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Rattled Crete Island This Morning
A moderate 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Iraklion, Heraklion, Crete, Greece in the early morning hours of July 24th, 2021.
Another 4.2 Magnitude Quake Rocks Heraklion Prefecture Villages
An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter occurred on the outskirts of Heraklion on Crete Monday evening just before midnight.
The Spiritual Secrets of Arkalochori Cave
The cave of Arkalochori on Crete held precious votive objects that revealed the belief system of one of humaity’s greatest civiliations.
Two Days Staring Into the Eternal On Incredible Crete
Crete is a multifaceted mystery, a layer cake of human civilization made up of more than 5,000 years of history, tradition, and culture. A recent trip to a lost Minoan city proves once more, the treasure of the island is an eternity of peace.
Coming Up October 7th at Arkalochori – The Crete Half Marathon
On Sunday October 7th, 2018, the Athletic Health Club’s CRETE Half Marathon offers runners the unique opportunity to enjoy an idyllic course. Runners of all levels will take part in 10km, 5km, and 1km races.