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Chania Prefecture

Bulletin: Risk of Fire in Chania Very High Today, Sunday, August 21, 2022

2022-08-21 by Phil Butler

Chania Prefecture

The risk of fire for Chania Prefecture is now very high, according to the General Secretariat of Civil Protection.

Tags: bulletin, Chania, Chania Prefecture, crete, fire alert, fires, forest fires, public safety, warnings

July 25 to August 25th: “Illuminating Tomorrow” and the Rokka Celebrations

2022-07-22 by Phil Butler

Rokka Festival 2022

Beginning July 25th and running through August 12th, the 2022 Rokka Festival promises to be the most colorful ever. 

Tags: arts festivals, Chania, Chania Prefecture, Cretan arts, Crete festivals, Crete summer, Crete workshops, Kissamos, light show, Rokka, Rokka Festival, Shizuka Hariu, Summer Crete, traditional festivals

New Data Shows Crete’s Humanoid Footprints Over 6 Million Years Old

2021-10-15 by Phil Butler

Crete footprints

Paleontologists find new dates for humanoid footprints on Crete at least 6 million years old, 350,000 years older than previously stated.

Tags: ancient Crete, Chania Prefecture, Crete history, Gerard Gierlinski, human history, humanoid, Madelaine Bohme, paleolithic Crete, Paleontologist, Paleontology, prehistory, Trachilos village, Uwe Kirscher

Samaria Gorge Closed Because of High Temperatures

2021-07-01 by Argophilia Travel News

Samaria Gorge - courtesy Lapplaender

Samaria Gorge, one of Crete’s most visited natural wonders, will be closed today on account of very high temperatures.

Tags: Chania Prefecture, Crete attractions, Greece, Greek destinations, Greek Islands, Greek tourism news, Greek tourism statistics, Greek travel market, Hotels in Greece, METEO, Samaria Gorge, Tourism in Greece, Travel to Greece

Hidden Crete: Sfakia’s Amazing Glyka Nera Beach

2021-03-31 by Phil Butler

Glyka Nera

Crete’s Glyka Nera Beach in the remote Sfakia region is a once-in-a-lifetime surprise for those adventurous enough.

Tags: best beaches, Chania Prefecture, Cretan Beaches, Crete beaches, E4, E4 hiking, E4 trail, Glyka Nera Beach, Loutro, Sfakia, Sweetwater Beach, That Greek Guy, top beaches

A Guide to Glyka Nera Beach On Incredible Crete Island

2020-06-30 by Argophilia Travel News

Sweetwater Beach

One of Crete’s most captivating beaches, Glyka Nera (Sweetwater) features crystal clear, deep azure blue water and fine colorful pebbles.

Tags: Chania Prefecture, Chora Sfakion, Cretan Beaches, Crete beaches, E4 hiking, E4 trail, Europe Beaches, Glyka Nera Beach, hidden beaches, Sfakia, South Crete, Southwest Crete, Sweetwater Beach, top beaches, West Crete

COVID-19 Chania Slipup Adds to Crete’s Fears of Second Wave

2020-06-24 by Phil Butler

Chania harbor

A case of coronavirus in Chania on Crete has health officials puzzled as a 20 Swedish telecommunications worker slips past Athens controls.

Tags: Chania, Chania coronavirus, Chania hotels, Chania Prefecture, Chania travel, Chania travelers, Coronavirus, Greek vacation, GreekVacation2020, lockdown

Here On Crete – We Harvest the Precious Olives Now

2019-11-14 by Phil Butler

Aptera

Here in Greece, it’s the time of the olive harvests. Here’s a brief introduction to the importance of the Cretan olive and a short film.

Tags: ancient trees, Chania, Chania Prefecture, Crete olives, Galatas, Greece olives, Greek olives, Olive Tree of Vouves, olive trees, olives, Vouves

Fortress of Koules – Aptera: Opened to the Public This Sunday

2019-10-23 by Argophilia Travel News

Aptera Koules

This coming Sunday is the last time this year that people can take in Fortress of Koules – Aptera. Opening hours are from 11.00 – 14.00.

Tags: Chania, Chania Prefecture, Crete attractions, Crete forts, Forts, Kissamos, Kissamos attractions, Ottoman Fortress, Ottoman Fortress Koules

Cretan Wine Experience at Karavitakis Winery September 12th

2019-09-06 by Argophilia Travel News

Cretan Cooking Classes

Coming up in the Podikiana Village of Platanias Municipality, Karavitakis Winery will host an event organized by Cretan Cooking Classes.

Tags: Chania, Chania Prefecture, Cretan Cooking Classes, Cretan cuisine, Cretan wine, Crete gastronomy, Karavitakis, Karavitakis Winery, Platanias, Podikiana Village, wine events, wine tasting, wines, wines of Crete

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

Giortes Rokkas 2019 Kicks Off Tonight With Opening Ceremonies

2019-08-01 by Phil Butler

Ancient Rokka

The opening ceremonies of the 7th edition of the Giortes Rokkas Festival take place tonight in Rokka Square in Chania Prefecture August 1st.

Tags: Chania, Chania events, Chania Prefecture, Crete festivals, Giortes Rokkas 2019, Giortes Rokkas Festival, Kissamos, Rokka, Rokka Village

Crete’s Nature Loves Courage Festival 2019

2019-05-31 by Phil Butler

The “Nature Loves Courage Festival 2019” at Sougia kicks off June 7th and 8th in the far-southwest of Crete Island.

Tags: Aurora Halal, Chania events, Chania Prefecture, Crete concerts, Crete events, Crete festivals, DJs, Lotus Seaside Hotel, Nature Loves Courage Festival 2019, Sfakia, Sougia, Terence McKenna

Experience Southern Crete: Sfakia and Beyond

2019-04-02 by Phil Butler

Chora Sfakion or Hora Sfakion

The Sfakia region is the largest municipality on Crete. Located in the extreme south of Chania Prefecture, this natural wonderland was once home to over 40,000 residents. Today, the region has less than 2,000 full-time residents spread out over an area of 468 square kilometers. Situated about 75 km from Chania city, Chora Sfakion (Hora […]

Tags: Agia Roumeli, Aradena Gorge, Askyfou Plateau, Chania, Chania Prefecture, Chora Sfakion, Cicada myth, Crete destinations, Crete regions, Hora Sfakia, Lourto, Samaria Gorge, Sfakia, Sfakia Beaches, Sfakia guide, Sfakians

Crete Destinations: Platanias Near Chania

2019-03-15 by Phil Butler

Platanias, Crete

One of Crete’s most popular tourist resorts, Platanias is situated just to the west of world famous Chania, close to Agia Marina.

Tags: Ano Platanias, Chania, Chania Prefecture, Crete vacations, Platanias, Platanias attractions, Platanias directons, Seaking Adventures, Theriso Gorge, Visit Platanias

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