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The Other Wind Festival Sougia: Free Events Today and Tomorrow

2019-08-11 by Phil Butler

Fortuna Club Official

The Other Wind Festival kicked off this past weekend in Sougia on the Libyan Sea in the southwest of Crete.

Tags: Agia Irini Gorge, ANEK LInes, Blue Star Ferries, Chania, Chania concerts, Chania events, Chania Prefecture, Crete concerts, Crete events, Greek DJs, Kos K, Sougia, Sougia Crete, The Big Nose Attack, The Dragons, The Noise Figures, The Other Wind Festival, ΑΝΕΝΔΥΚ

Hospitality sponsors embrace “Santorini Experience”

2018-06-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Santorini Experience by Loukas Hapsis

Summer has arrived, and as we approach the holidays, we also move into the rhythms of “Santorini Experience”, and participants need to book their stay in the breathtaking island of the Cyclades, for October 5-7, 2018, taking advantage of the discounts offered by the hospitality sponsors that apply to this specific period for the event.

Tags: Alafouzos Sport, Aqua Vista Hotels, Athina Luxury Suites, Avance Rent A Car, Blue Star Ferries, Boatmen Union Santorini, Ford Motor Hellas, Meltemi Hotels & Resorts, Ryanair, Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, Santorini, Santorini Experience, Santorini Hoteliers Association, Santorini tourism, VitaNTravel

Blue Star Ferries Social Responsibility Program

2018-02-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

News from Blue Star Ferries about an educational and cultural initiative for primary school children from the Aegean islands speaks volumes for the ferry lines’ contributions to culture and investing in the future.

Tags: Amorgos, Attica Group, Blue Star Ferries, corporate giving, cultural programs, ferry lines, Greek companies, Superfast Ferries

Crete Passage: Highlights of a Great Voyage

2017-08-23 by Phil Butler

Mihaela Lica Butler and Paul Jules

Since the last three years, we’ve dreamed of living on Crete. Now we are here, the Argophilia founders with our son Paul-Jules. The trek here was a fascinating one with many highlights we’ll share in the days to come.

Tags: Aqua Blue, Blue Horizon, Blue Star Ferries, Book It Now, Cruise Europa, Dimitrios Kokkotis, Minoan Lines, Piraeus, Pireaus Port Hotel, Stefano Fren

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5 Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Holiday

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Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

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Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Wash Ashore in Crete

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

The organization ARION confirmed a mass stranding of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on the coasts of southeastern Crete.

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Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

2025-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

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The Chorus of Autumn Crows

2025-09-25 By Victoria Udrea

In autumn, crows gather outside windows with a noisy chorus — part annoyance, part seasonal ritual. A lyrical tale of their racket and the crooked music of change.

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The Birds of Crete: Small Singers, Loud Landlords

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

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