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Top Greek Marine Micro-Biologist Gives Summer Beachgoing Advice

2020-05-07 by Phil Butler

Kokkinos Pyrgos

A Greek Professor of Marine Microbiology at the University of the Aegean gives sound advice on summer beachgoing.

Tags: Adamantia Efstratios, Aegean beaches, beaches, beachgoing, coronavirus Greece, COVID-19 response, Dr. Adamantia Efstratios, Greece beaches, marine biology, SARS-CoV-2

Cretan Spring Arrives: Instagram Reminds of a Post COVID-19 Paradise

2020-04-02 by Phil Butler

Agia Pelagia

With Crete in lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, it’s a time to appreciate the paradise island we live on. Instagram provides hope.

Tags: Agioferago, beaches, Cretan Spring, crete, Crete beaches, Crete tourism, Dermatos Beach, Greece beaches, Heraklion, Karteros, Knossos Palace, Minoan Theater, Minoans, Preveli Beach, Rethymno, Spring, Vai Beach

“On the Beach” Says Vacations Abroad are Cheaper Than UK Holidays

2019-07-30 by Argophilia Travel News

On the Beach

“On the Beach” Says Vacations Abroad are Cheaper Than UK Holidays.

Tags: beach days, beach holidays, beach stays, beaches, Europe Beaches, Europe vacations, On the Beach, UK beach goers, UK holidays, UK travelers

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

Greek Officials Close Navagio Beach Following Landslide [Video]

2018-09-15 by Phil Butler

Navagio Beach

Greek authorities have to shut down the beach of Navagio on Zakynthos Island after a massive landslide injured at least three people.

Tags: beaches, Greece attractions, Greek beaches, MV Panagio, Navagio, Navagio Beach, Navagio closing, Navagio landslide, Zakynthos Island

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