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Crete Could Be the World’s Richest Tourism Eden – Here’s Why It’s Not 

2022-08-12 by Phil Butler

Avatar Tree Argyroupoli

Globick says destinations are leaving revenue “on the table” for not cross-seeling experiences. Crete is another prime example.

Tags: alternative tourism, crete, Crete experiences, Crete hotels, Crete officials, Crete resorts, Europe tourism, Globick, Greece, Greece tourism, Greece travel, inbound revenue, Island tourism, marketing, nature tourism, Peter Sommer, sports tourism, tour guides, tourism, wellness tourism, Xavier Boixeda

Crete’s 10-Best Stay Experiences Will Transform You

2022-08-05 by Phil Butler

NUMO Ierapetra

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

Tags: Abaton Island Resort, Abaton Island Resort & Spa, Amari Valley, Aravanes Traditional Tavern, Axos Village, Chania, Crete 2022, Crete experiences, Crete hotels, Crete resorts, Crete tourism, Crete villas, Ecotourism, Enagron, Evgoro, Falasarna, Fodele, Fodele Beach, Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort, Ierapetra, Mala Villa, Metohi Kindelis, Native Beach Villa

Still More Incredible Crete Instagram Magic From 2021

2021-08-14 by Phil Butler

Kedrodasos

More Crete wonders from shares on Instagram. From Amari to Falasarna, and beyond, Crete is just incredible.

Tags: Amari Valley, Ana Rajic, Aravanes, Balos, Cretan diet, crete, Crete experiences, Crete getaways, dronepicr, Falasarna Beach, Irina Dalianska, Kedrodasos Beach, Minas Liapakis, Olga Stepanova, Rethymno Prefecture

Fit in Crete Scheduled Excursions August 16th Through 22nd

2020-08-16 by Argophilia Travel News

Kayaking off Falasarna Beach

Fit in Crete has scheduled cool e-bike rides in the mountains, lots of swimming & kayaking, and cave explorations for August 16th-22nd.

Tags: Crete adventures, Crete diving, Crete experiences, Crete shipwrecks, Crete snorkel, Crete tours, Falasarna, Fit in Crete, kayaking Crete, Kissamos

The Minoan Theater at Karteros – A Top 10 Crete Experience

2019-06-16 by Phil Butler

Minoan Theater

The Minoan Theater in Karteros is an authentic journey into Minoan life that begins like a prayer and ends like an epiphany.

Tags: Crete attractions, Crete experiences, Crete Riding Academy, Cumaean Sibyl, Karteros, Karteros Beach, Karteros events, King Minos, Knossos, Minoan Civilization, Minoan myths, Minoan Theater, Minos, myths, Prince of the Lilies, The Minoan Theater

Sharing Amari and Aravanes Via Instagram

2018-05-13 by Phil Butler

Samitos family room at Aravanes

Situated in ancient Thronos, Aravanes has been a subject for Argophilia several times before. What makes this story different is the fact we stayed over in Thronos during this visit, in order to get a travelers point of view of Aravanes and the surrounds.

Tags: Amari, Amari region, Aravanes, Aravenes Tavern, crete, Crete experiences, Crete stays, Crete taverns, Patros, Patsos, Patsos Gorge, Rethymno, Rethymno taverns, Samitos, Sivritos, Thrónos, Σίβρυτος

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While high costs drive a 5% drop in national holiday travel for the Holy Spirit weekend, Crete remains a top destination for domestic and international travelers.

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A proposal by the Rector of the University of Piraeus envisions Cretaland, a massive year-round experiential theme park showcasing Cretan history and gastronomy.

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Faneromeni Dam Nears 12 Million Cubic Meters as Summer Begins

2026-05-30 By Iorgos Pappas

Water reserves at Crete’s Faneromeni Dam remain exceptionally high, approaching 12 million cubic meters despite ongoing irrigation use.

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Rethymno Mayor Calls for Greater Local Role in Crete Development Planning

2026-05-30 By Iorgos Pappas

Speaking at the Economist conference in Chania, Rethymno Mayor and PED Crete President Giorgis Marinakis argued that local governments must play a larger role in planning major projects, including water management, transport infrastructure, and sustainable development initiatives across Crete.

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