A Cretan Hound named “Peristeris” delivered excellence at the World Dog Show 2023 despite limited support.
Crete Region
Wine Experts from European Michelin Restaurants Visit Crete
Twenty-five wine experts were invited by the Network of Winemakers of Crete, “Wines of Crete” and the Region of Crete to experience the bounty of Greece’s big island.
EU Approves New €565M Crete Region Programme 2021-2027
The EU commits €565M for Crete Region Programme 2021-2027. The region’s governor says implementation will begin soon.
Crete Region Converts Psiloritis Mountain Resort Into Year-Round Retreat
The region of Crete is funding a new winter tourism infrastructure project to transform an abandoned ski resort into a mountain refuge.
Chania Officials Mull Preventative Ban Over Emergency Situation
In Chania Prefecture, officials held an emergency meeting to discuss additional measures to prevent further forest fires in the region.
A Workable Vision of Minoan Greatness Reborn on Crete Island
I woke this morning with the afterglow of an unknown face burned into my cerebral cortex. Stirred from a lucid dream by the rare sound of barking by my Cretan Hound Mojito, I tried hard to recall the vivid imagery of dreamy fantasy. In the dream, a man dressed scantily in typical Minoan fashion stood […]
Crete Island: A Destination with a Celestial Potential
A look at the tremendous potential of sustainable Crete hospitality and tourism with some of the industry’s most knowledgeable experts.
Crete’s Minoan Centers a Step Closer to Becoming UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The long process of achieving UNESCO World Heritage status for Crete’s Minoan palatial centers may be a step closer to completion.
Crete Island Officials Issue Flood Warning as Precaution
The Region of Crete is advising residents and visitors to exercise extreme caution on Friday, as weather forecasts warn of powerful storms.
New Incredible Crete Campaign Showcases the Island’s Winter Magic
A new campaign from the creators of Incredible Crete invites winter travelers to this amazing and diverse island.
The Eerily Appealing Beauty of Crete’s Spinalonga Islet
Nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the island of Spinalonga is a picturesque and eerily beautiful Crete treasure.
Crete Wins ‘Best Region’ at Greek Travel Awards in Scandinavia
Region of Crete received three honors at the 1st Greek Travel Awards event, which was recently held in Stockholm, Sweden.