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Crete Island

The Beauty and Mystique of Koufonisi – A Best-Kept Secret of Crete

Today, we bring you a fascinating place in time in the Libyan Sea, Koufonisi, and uninhabited treasure of Crete.

Cretan Hound “Peristeris” Shows Cretans How Excellence is Done

A Cretan Hound named “Peristeris” delivered excellence at the World Dog Show 2023 despite limited support.

Winds Die Down Over Cretan Sea After Port Authority Warning

On Saturday, the Port Authority of Heraklion was put on storm alert in the wake of Northerly and Westerly winds…

Alpha Star Natalia Germanou Enjoying Laid Back Holiday on Crete

Alpha TV star Natalia Germanou caught on a sandy beach while vacationing in Crete via her Instagram.

Region of Crete Promotes the UNESCO regions of Crete at ITB Berlin and Beyond

The UNESCO Regions of Crete (Samaria-Psiloritis-Asterousia-Siteia) operated an individual stand at the ITB Berlin tourism exhibition.

Palmera Beach Hotel & Spa Tops €1M in Online Revenue via RevitUp

A case study from RevitUp and Palmera Beach Hotel & Spa proves data monitoring melded to a competitive online presence leads…

Crete is Becoming a Top Winter Refuge and Remote Working Destination

Crete is experiencing a big wave of temporary or permanent relocations because of the energy crisis looming over northern European…

The Keftiu: Were They Absorbed and Erased from History?

The Keftiu, modernized by Arthur Evans as "Minoan," are still a mystery unsolved. What happened to them?

Crete’s Weekend Weather – Light Rain Turning to Sunshine Sunday

Visitors to Crete Island this weekend can expect cooler temperatures and light, scattered rain throughout the day on Saturday.

Come to Greece, Ride, Learn, Trust, and Live Well

Greece is a year-round tourism destination like no other. New initiatives by officials and individuals may now deliver on the…

4.4 Magnitude Quake Rattles Central Crete [Updates]

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake outside the previously hard-hit village of Arkalochori shook central Crete island this afternoon.

Five Crete Island Beaches to Live For

Here are five Crete beaches very few off-islanders even know about. These amazing places are simply what we live for.

Greece Shines at Opening of IHF Beach Handball World Championships

Yesterday, the 2022 IHF Men’s and Women’s Beach Handball World Championship got underway at the Karteros Beach Sports Center on…

In Heraklion: Cities on Volcanoes 11 Summit Features World’s Top Experts

The Cities on Volcanoes 11 Conference is in Heraklion this week featuring some of the world's foremost volcanologists.

InterContinental Resort Crete to Open in 2023 

IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle offerings expand in Europe with the opening of the idyllic InterContinental Resort Crete…

A 5.7 Magnitude Quake Rattles Crete Island

Crete island was rocked this morning by a magnitude 5.7 earthquake offshore of the seaside village of Lentas, in the…

Crete Is For Those Who Truly Seek An Experience Like No Other

Crete Island has experiences to remember on so many levels. Unbelievably, there very few who dream of Keftiu days and…

Crete Tops Kayak’s 2021 “Best Islands in Europe” List

Crete sits at the top of Kayak’s “Best Islands of Europe” ranking for 2021 based on stunning beaches, child friendliness,…

3.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Crete’s Southern Coast

A light 3.9 earthquake struck four hours ago off the southern coast of Heraklion Prefecture on Crete island according to…

Crete: Birthplace of the Wild Goddess of the Hunt

On Crete, there is a legend, a god or goddess, or a myth around every bend in the road or…