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December 4th the 20th Annual “Minoan Feat” Long Distance Races Start

2022-12-03 by Phil Butler

Association of marathon runners, Crete-IKAROS

December 4th, the Region of Crete hosts the 20th “Minoan Feat” long-distance footrace from Phaistos to the Minoan Palace of Knossos. 

Tags: Crete atheletics, Crete in Winter, Crete sports, cross-country, cycling, cycling events, Faistos, Greece events, Knossos Palace, long distance races, Marathons, Minoan Feat, Phaistos, running

Skopelos Island Ramps Up Tourism Offering for 2021

2020-12-04 by Argophilia Travel News

Agios Ioannis Kastri on Skopelos

The Greek island of Skopelos has announced coming new touristic products and services including hiking and cycling routes.

Tags: cycling, hiking trails, Skopelos, Skopelos hiking, Skopelos Island

All This Week Cyclists Ride In the Tour of Crete

2016-05-11 by Phil Butler

Running all this week on, Tour of Crete is a six stage cycling event that covers some 600 kilometers of some of the most beautiful and rugged landscape in Europe. The trek which began last Sunday will culminate this Friday in Heraklion.

Tags: crete, Crete events, cycling, Greece, Heraklion events, Rethymnon, ride Crete, Tour of Crete

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Matala Beach Festival 2025: Where the Sun Sets, the Music Rises

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Matala Beach Festival 2025 brings thousands to Matala, Crete, from July 4-6 for free concerts, street art, camping, and late-night parties.

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Richtis Gorge Hike Turns Perilous for Italian Tourist (Photos)

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Richtis Gorge became the scene of concern on Sunday, June 22, when a 44-year-old Italian hiker slipped and injured his ankle.

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Heraklion Traffic Changes Displace Tourist Buses and Taxi Stands

2025-06-23 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s recent traffic changes have stirred controversy among tourists, locals, and drivers as taxi stands are displaced.

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5th Festival of the Region of Crete Kicks Off With Stavros Xarchakos Live in Eleutherna

2025-06-23 By Iorgos Pappas

Tourists in Crete can experience the 5th Crete Festival opening in Eleutherna with a free Stavros Xarchakos concert on June 27, 2025.

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Crete and Peloponnese Join Forces to Promote Cross-Regional Tourism

2025-06-23 By Iorgos Pappas

A new Heraklion–Kalamata flight stitched Crete and Peloponnese together, driving fresh collaboration in tourism and business.

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