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Balearic Islands

TUI Pushing Hard for Early Tourism Invasion of Greece

2020-05-06 by Phil Butler

Mykonos

This week in Greece, citizens are emerging from a weeks long lockdown. Meanwhile, TUI and other big travel businesses push ahead hard.

Tags: Balearic Islands, Coronavirus 2019, coronavirus Greece, COVID-19, crete, Cyprus, Fritz Joussen, Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, portugal, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, TUI, TUI Cruises, TUI profits, TUI stocks

TripAdvisor Names Best Europe Beaches

2015-03-03 by Phil Butler

Elafonisi courtesy Oltau

Just in time for Spring, TripAdvisor has named the top 25 beaches in Europe for 2015 in the Traveler’s Choice Awards. With Spring having sprung just in the nick of time, what better information do those with cabin fever over the winter need? Here’s a look at some fantastic beaches to start warming up at […]

Tags: 2015 Vacations, Balearic Islands, crete, Europe Beaches, Falasarna, France Beaches, Isola dei Conigli, Italy beaches, Iztuzu Beach, Lampedusa, Turkey, Woolacombe Bay Hotel

Balearic Islands Intent on Cleaning Up Sex Tourism Act

2014-08-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sex on the beach

The government of the Balearic Islands is saying; “enough is enough” when it comes to cracking down on sex and alcohol tourism. A new ad campaign pushed in the British press claims those islands no longer want the rough and rowdy rep of sexual misconduct and drinking accolades that discolor the beautiful paradise there.

Tags: alcohol tourism, Balearic Islands, booze, sex bars, sex tourism, Spain destinations, Spain tourism

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Greek Parliament Approves Ban on Migrant Arrivals from North Africa

2025-07-11 By Argophilia Travel News

Greek lawmakers voted to halt processing asylum requests from North African migrants arriving by sea, citing a surge in entrants to Crete.

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Radar on Papoura Hill Threatens Minoan Site and Cultural Legacy

2025-07-11 By Kostas Raptis

Mayor Kefgeroglou and the Minoa Pediadas Council denounced the reckless decision to install a radar on Papoura Hill near a rare Minoan find.

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Crete Under Pressure: Greece Suspends Asylum Claims by North African Migrants

2025-07-11 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete, already straining under multiple layers of developmental and environmental stress, is now at the center of a rapidly evolving humanitarian and geopolitical dilemma. Earlier this week, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced an emergency suspension of asylum applications for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, citing a sudden spike in landings along Crete’s […]

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Ierapetra Enhances Beach Accessibility with SeaTrac

2025-07-11 By Manuel Santos

Ierapetra equips its beaches with SeaTrac systems and wheelchairs, boosting accessibility for people with disabilities.

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Crete’s Heraklion Airport Scrubs Up Its Sanitary Facilities

2025-07-11 By Iorgos Pappas

Officials launched major upgrades to sanitary facilities at Heraklion International Airport, Crete, responding to tourist complaints.

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