Crete 2021

Another Perfect Crete Escape: Mourtzanakis Residence Ecotourism Hotel

2021-09-10 by Phil Butler

Another eco-tourism value we just came across, Mourtzanakis Residence in Achlada, is a perfect getaway far from and close to it all.

A Crete 2021 Tourism Season Instagram Reconnaissance [May 30]

2021-05-30 by Phil Butler

The 2021 tourism season on Crete has opened but so far there don’t seem to be too many tourists on the island. Here’s the Instagram intel.

Crete Tops TravelSupermarket UK List of Desired 2021 Destinations

2021-01-21 by Argophilia Travel News

Online comparison site TravelSupermarket says Crete is the most popular holiday destination for British travelers in 2021.

Cretan Hound Club Celebrates 10th Year at Talos Plaza

2024-09-09 By Phil Butler

This past weekend, the Cretan Hound Club (Όμιλος Κρητικού Λαγωνικού) celebrated its tenth year on the seaside at Talos Plaza in Heraklion. The two-day event also served to register new Cretan Hounds and to recognize the best specimens of those presented. The President of the Cretan Hound Club, Nikos Anetakis, administered the essential events where […]

Heraklion Port: 2024, Record Year for Cruise Tourism

2024-09-04 By Manuel Santos

2024 is pivotal for Heraklion Port’s cruise industry, with the port hitting unprecedented passenger arrival figures. The consistent uptick in the number of cruise ships docking here highlights the trust placed by top cruise lines, elevating Heraklion to a top-tier cruise tourism hub. Data reveals a remarkable rise in cruise passenger numbers from January to […]

Officials Ban Swimming at Paleokastro Near Heraklion

2024-09-03 By Argophilia Travel News

The Directorate of Public Health & Social Care P.E. Heraklion has taken action to implement a swimming ban at the seaside village of Paleokastro based on the results of the Health Survey of the Public Health Supervisors. The decision was made to prohibit swimming in the sea off Paleokastro Village in the Malevizi Municipality. Officials […]

September 4th, the 14th Apesokari Traditional Tastes Event Takes Place

2024-09-02 By Phil Butler

To begin September 4, 2024, at 6.30 pm, at the Primary School of Apesokari, the festival will offer traditional dishes that are part of Crete’s heritage. Associations from all over the Messara area will contribute their local cuisines, which are a part of everyday life in rural Crete. The Network of Messara Associations, in collaboration […]

The Perils of Cultural Complacency

2024-08-26 By Victoria Udrea

For decades, a casual disregard for rules has been woven into the fabric of society, resulting in severe repercussions, Kathimerini reports. Instances like the train crash in Tempe and the recent amusement park accident highlight this issue. This neglect is evident in everyday settings, from city sidewalks transformed into motorcycle lanes to the disorderly scene […]

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