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Mourtzanakis Residence Sets Low Season Weekends Schedule

2021-11-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Achlada sunset

Mourtzanakis Residence Eco-Hotel set for fun and adventure in the wilderness of Crete through the off-season.

Tags: Cape Stavros, Crete food, Crete gorges, Crete sunsets, Crete traditional cuisine, E4, Eco Hotels, eco-friendly, Eco-Tourism, ecology, Ecotourism, hiking Crete, Mourtzanakis Residence Eco-Hotel, trails Crete trails, weekends Crete

The WWF Warns Us the Mediterranean Is Becoming Tropical Sea

2021-06-14 by Argophilia Travel News

Moray Eel

A new WWF report says the Mediterranean is quickly becoming a tropical sea, with temperatures rising 20% faster than the global average.

Tags: Biological Diversity COP15, climate action, climate change, ecology, global warming, Mediterranean, oceanography, sustainability, WWF, ” Blueprint for a Living Plane

WWF Calls for Action to Save the Mediterranean Sea

2019-12-12 by Phil Butler

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The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has now called for countries to adhere to the agreements of its Mediterannean Sea Initiative.

Tags: ecology, Greece, Marine Protected Area, Mediterranean, Mediterranean islands, sustainability, Turkey, WWF, WWF initiative, WWF Marine Protected Area

Earth Day 2016 In Eastern Europe

2016-04-21 by Phil Butler

Earth Day 2016

Celebrating its 46th year, Earth Day is all about igniting the passion for Mother Earth, and for inspiring people to channel energy toward environmental issues. Starting tomorrow, the latest issues and groundbreaking ideas come to the forefront. Here’s a sampling of Earth Day events across Eastern Europe.

Tags: Batumi, Best & First Georgia, Big Cleanup, Earth Day, Earth Day Montenegro, ecology, Georgia, Green Culture, Latvia, over fishing, Sigulda

Zooniverse Condor Watch Takes Flight

2014-04-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

California Condor

Launching today, a super important Zooniverse project called Condor Watch is focused on helping save California Condors. With only roughly 200 of these magnificent birds left, Zooniverse wants to help save them by socializing conservation efforts.

Tags: California Condor, Condor Watch, Condors, ecology, Endangered Species, Environment

Easy Ecotourism: 5 Steps to Sustainable Travel

2013-05-24 by Argo Contributor

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It’s fairly easy to be environmentally friendly at home, where you have easy access to recycling facilities and reusable goods. But when you travel abroad, you’ll often find that these services and items don’t exist.

Tags: Eco-Tourism, ecology, EcpTourism, green tourist, travel tips, traveler advise

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Agios Nikolaos Trail Network Reaches 190 Kilometers

2026-06-12 By Manuel Santos

Agios Nikolaos has expanded its hiking network to approximately 190 kilometers of marked trails, adding new routes while improving signage across existing paths.

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Traditional Strata Brings Cretan Music and Dance Back to Chania

2026-06-12 By Argophilia Travel News

Chania’s Traditional Strata returns from June through September, filling the Venetian Harbor with live performances every Tuesday evening.

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Firefighters Save Dog From Cliff in One of Zakynthos’ Most Inaccessible Areas

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A dog trapped at the bottom of a cliff near Zakynthos’ Pools Beach was rescued by firefighters using climbing equipment after volunteers were unable to reach the animal safely.

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Elafonissi Visitors Beware of Unofficial Parking Guides

2026-06-12 By Victoria Udrea

Authorities in Chania are warning visitors to follow official parking signs after another arrest linked to illegal customer solicitation near Elafonissi’s parking areas.

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Rethymno Doubles Down on Print Media to Capture High-Value Travelers

2026-06-12 By Argophilia Travel News

The Region of Crete funds a dedicated campaign in the 2026 Explorer Rethymno travel guide to promote cultural heritage, local gastronomy, and year-round travel.

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