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FEI World Equestrian Games

“Tony the Pony” and the Eikonikos Equestrian Dream

2022-08-11 by Phil Butler

Tony the Pony

Unlikely heroes emanate from essential traditions. This equestrian story reveals many truths we’ve forgotten. And of course, Tony the Pony.

Tags: animism, Crete athletes, Crete sports, Crete stories, Crete traditions, Dimitra Eleni Pantechaki, Equestrian, Evangelos Grammatikakis, FEI World Equestrian Games, Grammatikakis, Greek equestrians, Hellenic Equestrian Federation, Heroes for today, horse traditions, Keftiu, Marianna Grammatikaki, Michalis Kalarakis, Minoans, Para-Dressage, Riding Academy of Crete, Tony the Pony, WEG, World Equestrian Games

Come to Greece, Ride, Learn, Trust, and Live Well

2022-08-02 by Phil Butler

Crete Riding Academy

Greece is a year-round tourism destination like no other. New initiatives by officials and individuals may now deliver on the promise.

Tags: alt-tourism, Anna Diakonova, crete, Crete Island, Equestrian sport, Equestrian tourism, Equine Assisted Therapy, FEI World Equestrian Games, GNTO, Greece, Greece in Winter, Greece tourism, horse therapy, Khaled Al-Afrangi, Marianna Grammatakiki, Palestine Equestrian Club, Para-Dressage, sports tourism, wellness tourism, winter tourism, year round tourism

Crete Riding Academy Welcomes the Palestine Equestrian Club

2022-07-26 by Phil Butler

Khaled Al-Afrangi

The Palestine Equestrian Club visits the Crete Riding Academy, and Europe for the first time ever. Could this be a template for alt-tourism?

Tags: alternative tourism, Crete events, Crete sports, Equestrian, Equine Assisted Therapy, FEI World Equestrian Games, horseback riding, Karteros Beach Sports Center, Karteros Beach Sports Complex, Lefteris Avgenakis, Marianna Grammatikaki, Michalis Kalarakis a, Palestine Equestrian Club, Paralympics, Qalandiya, Stavros Arnautaki, Vassilis Kikilias

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5 Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Holiday

2025-09-28 By Argophilia Travel News

Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

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Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Wash Ashore in Crete

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

The organization ARION confirmed a mass stranding of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on the coasts of southeastern Crete.

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Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

2025-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

2025-09-25 By Victoria Udrea

In autumn, crows gather outside windows with a noisy chorus — part annoyance, part seasonal ritual. A lyrical tale of their racket and the crooked music of change.

Birds of Crete

The Birds of Crete: Small Singers, Loud Landlords

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

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