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A Collection of Alternative “Best Stays” on Crete

On Crete, the choice of accommodations is as diverse as anywhere in Europe. One thing that differentiates Greece’s biggest island…

A Crete Instagram Journey: Summer 2018

The summer of 2018 on Crete has been eventful for our team here at Argo. So far we've enjoyed the…

Exploring Kokkinos Pyrgos: The Forgotten Gem of Mesara

A day trip from our home in Heraklion to a quaint little touristic village of Kokkinos Pyrgos proves once again the…

SeaScape Luxury Residences are Agia Pelagia’s posh vacation dens on Crete

Located one minute from the beach and the vibrant center of Agia Pelagia, the contemporary, brand new SeaScape Luxury Residences…

Crete’s Surprising Places: Georgiopouli

In this article, Argophilia shares a view of Georgiopouli, maybe the most underrated Crete destination of all. Crete is full of…

Ryanair Launches New Athens to Heraklion Route

Ryanair launched a new Athens to Heraklion route which will commence on 15 June 2018 with a 4-weekly service. This…

Crete’s Nikos Igoumenidis on Tourism Trends for 2018

A few days ago Argo News had the opportunity to discuss with Greek parliamentarian, Dr. Nikos Igoumenidis, the importance of…

Sharing Amari and Aravanes Via Instagram

Situated in ancient Thronos, Aravanes has been a subject for Argophilia several times before. What makes this story different is the…

Rethymno: Introducing a Case Study Tourism Product

Last week we had the pleasure of interviewing one of Crete island's most proactive officials, Rethymno Vice-Mayor for Tourism &…

Rethymno Named “European City of Wine” by RECEVIN

This week the city of Rethymno earned a new distinction in being selected a "European City of Wine" by the…

Crete Reconnaissance: At the Altar of Zeus

We finally took the opportunity to drive to one of Crete's most fascinating places this week. The Lasithi Plateau, located in the Lasithi regional…

Exploring Argyroupoli: The Valley of the Fairies

The story you are about to read may challenge what you believe a bit. But I am sure it will…

10 Reasons “Crete” Should Be TripAdvisor’s Number One Destination

TripAdvisor's Top 25 Destinations of Europe 2018 were just announced, and Crete now sits at prestigious No. 4. However, us…

Travel Massive Crete Marks Good Friday with a Culture-Inspired Summit in Argyroupoli

Travel Massive Crete, in collaboration with the Cultural Association of Argyroupoli, the Parish of Argyroupoli, the Cretan Gastronomy Center, and…

A Crete Spring Photo Montage

Here on Crete Spring brings with it the traditions of Easter and its spiritual magic. The island proclaims the rebirth…

Minoan Group Shares Boosted by Selloff

Minoan Group,  developers of the somewhat controversial Itanos Gaia Resort, has announced the intention to sell off a significant share…

John Pendlebury: The Legendary “Cretan Lawrence”

Known by locals for his humanity, humor, and bravado, John Pendlebury was also famous for his intimate knowledge of Crete,…

Crete As A Remedy: A GoPro Prescription

The tourism season is about to kick off here on the magical island paradise of Crete. Starting in late March…

Crete Adventures: Traversing Kallikratis Hell

With its asphalt barely solidified under the blistering Cretan sun of a dozen years, the road in between Kapsodasos and…

Legend of the Drosoulites: Crete’s Magnificent 600

Coming up at the end of May visitors to Crete will have the chance to witness first hand the mysticism…