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Crete’s Villa Sea Ya Lists for 900k and Lives Up to Its Name

2023-08-08 by Phil Butler

Villa Sea Ya

A secluded and private residence overlooking Souda Bay, Villa Sea Ya is about as close to perfection as it gets under 1M on Crete.

Tags: Anati Lougassy, Chania real estate, crete, Crete homes, Crete property, Crete Real Estate, Crete seaviews, Koutalas Beach, Luxury villas Crete, properties under 1M, Rethymno, Souda Bay

REDS Wins Bid for Former U.S. Military Base on Crete

2021-12-07 by Argophilia Travel News

Gouves base

Greek developer REDS submitted the highest bid for the former former U.S. military base just outside Heraklion, Crete.

Tags: CAMr.AT, Crete development, Crete property, Dimand, Gournes, Greek privatizations, Heraklion news, HRADF, REDS, REDS Real Estate Development, USAF Heraklion

A Crete Businesswoman’s Vision of Proper Touristic Foundations

2020-05-17 by Phil Butler

Kallia Ierapetriti

Kallia “Popi” Ierapetriti’s vision of Crete is right out of a Kazantzakis story. The Cretan businesswoman wants to renovate the island.

Tags: Agios Mironas, crete, Crete homes, Crete hotels, Crete property, Crete Real Estate, Crete staycations, Crete traditions, Crete vacations, Crete villages, Heraklion prefecture, Kallia "Popi" Ierapetriti, Kallia Ierapetriti, traditional Crete, Traditional Houses Agia Myron

Crete Summit Highlights Business Potential

2014-03-09 by Phil Butler

Moon rise over Crete

Coming next week to Heraklion, a two day free seminar organized by the Foundation for Youth and Lifelong Learning starts March 13th. Designed to help inform entrepreneurs in Greece to kick-start business, the seminar covers investment, risks, and opportunities, among other topics.

Tags: Alpha Omega Crete, Crete business, Crete property, Crete Real Estate, Crete tourism, Crete travel, Greece business, Greece land, Greece property

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5 Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Holiday

2025-09-28 By Argophilia Travel News

Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

Cuvier’s beaked whale

Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Wash Ashore in Crete

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

The organization ARION confirmed a mass stranding of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on the coasts of southeastern Crete.

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Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

2025-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

2025-09-25 By Victoria Udrea

In autumn, crows gather outside windows with a noisy chorus — part annoyance, part seasonal ritual. A lyrical tale of their racket and the crooked music of change.

Birds of Crete

The Birds of Crete: Small Singers, Loud Landlords

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

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