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A 6.6 Magnitude Quake and Aftershocks Shake Crete Island

2020-05-02 by Argophilia Travel News

Paximadia Islands

An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 hit off the island of Crete this afternoon at 12:51:06 (UTC). No damages or injuries have been reported.

Tags: Crete earthquake, Crete Island, Crete tremor, earthquakes, Heraklion earthquake, Ierapetra quake, quakes, USGS

On You Return to Crete: Choose A Perfect Seclusion

2020-04-28 by Phil Butler

Red Castle Fish Tavern

When the coronavirus pandemic emergency subsites, Crete will be your perfect destination for seclusion in paradise.

Tags: Almyra Seaside Food & Cocktails, Amari Valley, Aravanes, Asterousia Mountains, Crete hotels, Crete Island, Crete vacations, Crete villages, Galaxy Hotel, Heraklion, Heraklion hotels, Incredible Crete, Lambros Papoutsakh, Markos Skordalakis, Rethymno, Rethymno hotels, Rethymno Prefecture, Rethymno stays, SeaScape Luxury Residences, Sitia, Syntopia, Syntopia Hotel, Syntopia Rethymno, Thalori Guesthouses, Thalori Retreat

Greece Officials Close Most Hotels Over Coronavirus

2020-03-24 by Argophilia Travel News

Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic

The Greek government has ordered the closure of all the country’s year-round hotels, in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Tags: COVID-19, Crete hotels, Crete Island, Greece tourism, Greek Isles, hotel closings, hotels, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, travel ban, Visit Greece

Celebrate the Traditional Koulouma at Karavolas for 2020

2020-02-27 by Argophilia Travel News

Kite day

Heraklion celebrates Koulouma at Karavolas March 2nd in colorful tradition marked by Cretan music, treats, dancing, and amazing kite flying.

Tags: Crete celebrations, Crete events, Crete Island, Easter, Greece festivals, Greece traditions, Heraklion events, Karavolas Park, Kathari Deftera, Koulouma, lent

Hidden Crete: Secrets of the Gorge of Saints and Agiofarago

2019-12-14 by Phil Butler

Agiofarago Gorge

Agiofarago Gorge, is an amazing canyon in the south of Heraklion Prefecture tourists who visit the island paradise seldom know exists.

Tags: Agiofarago, Agiofarago Beach, Agiofarago Gorge, Cretan Beaches, Crete beaches, Crete caves, Crete destinations, Crete gorges, Crete Island, Crete landmarks, Crete myths, Crete roads, Crete secrets, Gorge of Saints, Heraklion prefecture, Heraklion secrets, Hidden Crete, matala, Odigitria Monastery, rituals, Sivas, Vourvoulitis Lake

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