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Hilton Adds Another Crete Beachfront Resort to Portfolio

Hilton and Tsiledakis S.A. have entered into a franchise agreement to open the Imperial Flair Chania Old Town.

Stunning Crete Hotel Outside Chania Lists for € 1,500,000

A Cretan guesthouse at the traditional village of Apokoronas affords stunning views, quiet, and traditional Crete living for € 1.5M.

Panhellenic Beach Handball and Other Events – June 11th on Crete

Starting tomorrow, a series of key sporting events, including Panhellenic Beach Handball, kick off around Crete.

Archaeologists on Crete Unearth the Odeon of Lissos in Rare Find

Archaeologists have unearthed a fabulous Roman-era odeon at Lissos on Crete. The Greek Ministry of Tourism and Sport.

Destination Platanias – Adventure Central on Crete’s North Shore

Trip suggestions for people headed to Chania. Stay in Platanias at the best digs near quaint shops, best restaurants, and…

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

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

Crete’s 10-Best Stay Experiences Will Transform You

The ten best places to get the Crete experience you are in search of from traditional stays to five-star amazement.

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

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

Gems of Crete: Gavalohori Village at Apokoronas

Gavalohori (Γαβαλοχώρι) is an idyllic traditional village on Cape Drapan in the Vamos municipality of the Apokoronas region of Crete. 

OPEN HOUSE Chania: Free Guided Tours of Architectural Wonders

June 12th and 13th in Chania, an OPEN HOUSE pop-up event offers visitors free of charge guided tours of the…

And You’re not Vacationing on Crete, Because?

Here are the only 8 reasons we figure you're not already on vacation on Crete Island, Greece's biggest touristic paradise.

On Saturday – A Lunchtime Concert at the Botanical Gardens of Crete

October 30th, the Botanical Gardens of Crete will feature a concert with Maria Manousaki with violin, and Phil Harrison on…

Chania’s Municipal Market Set To Close for Two Years

The Municipal Market of Chania, in operations since 1913, will be “restored” over the next two years. Local merchants register…

Argophilia Exclusive: When Art Meets Marine Life in Chania This October

"When art meets marine life" is the name of an exhibition featuring the works of fisherman Nikos Mplazakis. The event…

A New Look At the Shimmering Mirage of Crete Island

Crete is everlasting, unmovable, etched in time like the stars. And Crete is a misty mirage, dynamic as the seas…

One of Chania’s Old Hammams Reshaped Into Art Gallery

One of the ancient Turkish baths of the Municipality of Chania has been transformed into an art gallery and exhibition…

Greek Officials Enact Further COVID Restrictions on Crete Island

Greek authorities have ordered lockdown-style COVID restrictions for the Crete town of Rethymno, extending measures in Chania and Heraklion.

Chania and Zakynthos Under New COVID-19 Restrictions

Athens officials have now imposed a curfew and banned music on Zakynthos Island, and at Chania on Crete island.

Some Sweet Moments From Crete Island in July 2021

A collection of Instagram moments from Crete Island for July of 2021. Sfakia to Sitia and all in between, Crete…

Crete’s Businesses With An “Instagram Vibe” Going On

A selection of Instagram shares from businesses on Crete that have help express the Cretan vibe through their photos.