Gazi

September 11th in Gazi: A Cretan Hound Registration and Evaluation

2022-08-25 by Phil Butler

September 11th, Cretan Hound owners and breeders will register and present for morphology the living legend.

Another Perfect Crete Escape: Mourtzanakis Residence Ecotourism Hotel

2021-09-10 by Phil Butler

Another eco-tourism value we just came across, Mourtzanakis Residence in Achlada, is a perfect getaway far from and close to it all.

Hidden Crete: Almiros Gorge

2019-12-01 by Phil Butler

Travelers visiting Crete and her capital in Heraklion never get to experience many of the hidden gems just off the beaten path. Almiros Gorge, a few hundred meters from the beach at Amoudara, is one such treasure of hidden Crete. I took a short trip there with my best pal Minas, earlier this morning. Here’s […]

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Sitia Turns World Tourism Day Into a Cretan Treasure Hunt

2026-09-26 By Argophilia Travel News

Sitia and Ierapetra celebrate World Tourism Day on September 28 with a festive gathering and an interactive photo challenge offering hotel stays and restaurant dinners as prizes.

Samaria Gorge Closed from Both Entrances Due to Weather Despite Local Protests

2026-09-26 By Manuel Santos

OFYPECA shuts down Samaria Gorge from both entrances due to rain forecasts, while Agia Roumeli residents continue their protest to keep the trail open.

Rethymno Celebrates World Tourism Day With Cretan Food, Music and a Few Permanent Roots

2026-09-26 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno marks World Tourism Day with a two-day program featuring local food, tree-planting awards for repeat visitors, and a municipal garden concert.