This past weekend registration for 90 dogs of Europe’s oldest breed, the legendary Kritikos Lagonikos took place on Crete.
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One of Chania’s Old Hammams Reshaped Into Art Gallery
One of the ancient Turkish baths of the Municipality of Chania has been transformed into an art gallery and exhibition hall.
Greek Officials Enact Further COVID Restrictions on Crete Island
Greek authorities have ordered lockdown-style COVID restrictions for the Crete town of Rethymno, extending measures in Chania and Heraklion.
Greek Culture Ministry Celebrates August Full Moon With Free Admissions
Greece’s Ministry of Culture has announced special events and free admission to archaeological sites and museums for August Full Moon 2021.
Elia Quality Group Offers Introductory Olive Oil Evaluation Courses
Elia Quality Group offers a basic course in olive oil sensory evaluation. The course will focus on creating a deeper understanding of EVOO sensory analysis.
Still More Incredible Crete Instagram Magic From 2021
More Crete wonders from shares on Instagram. From Amari to Falasarna, and beyond, Crete is just incredible.
Chania and Zakynthos Under New COVID-19 Restrictions
Athens officials have now imposed a curfew and banned music on Zakynthos Island, and at Chania on Crete island.
Greek Summer 2021 Will Be in Chaos Unless COVID Is Controlled
Over the past 24 hours, Greece officials registered 2.845 new cases of COVID-19. Greece seems on the brink of tourism chaos.
Greece’s South Aegean Islands Go ‘Dark Red’ as Blue Freedom Blows Up
The Greek government’s “Blue Freedom” scheme to put fill remote islands with tourists this summer just blew up in their political faces.
Some Sweet Moments From Crete Island in July 2021
A collection of Instagram moments from Crete Island for July of 2021. Sfakia to Sitia and all in between, Crete is a vacation paradise.
Mykonos Leads Greece in New COVID Case Incidence Rate in 24 Hours
Greece recorded 2,604 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours. The infection rate per 100,000 residents on Mykonos skyrockets.
“Islands of the Winds” Exhibition Opens at Heraklion’s Venetian Fortress
The “Islands of the winds. The nautical culture of the Prehistoric Aegean” exhibition opens at Koules Fortress on the harbor of Heraklion.
HIP Acquires Elounda Blue Hotel on Crete’s Northern Shore
Hotel Investment Partners (HIP) has acquired the Elounda Blu hotel in Greece from the hospitality group Ledra Hotels & Villas.
Balos Lagoon: A Guide to Crete’s Most Photographed Beach
Balos Lagoon is the most recognizable and photographed in Crete, if not Greece overall. Here’s a little more info on this natural wonder.
Crete’s Businesses With An “Instagram Vibe” Going On
A selection of Instagram shares from businesses on Crete that have help express the Cretan vibe through their photos.