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

2022-08-25 by Phil Butler

Cretan Hound

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

Tags: Cretan dog, Cretan Hound, Cretan Hound Club, Dog trials, Gazi, hunting dogs, Keftiu, Kennel Club of Greece, Kritikos Ichnilatis, Kritikos Lagonikos, Minoans

Another Perfect Crete Escape: Mourtzanakis Residence Ecotourism Hotel

2021-09-10 by Phil Butler

Mourtzanakis Residence

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

Tags: Achlada, Agia Pelagia, agritourism, Crete 2021, Crete ecotourism, Crete escapes, Crete hotels, Crete villages, Ecotourism, Gazi, Heraklion hotels, Heraklion retreates, Mourtzanakis Residence, resorts, small hotels

Hidden Crete: Almiros Gorge

2019-12-01 by Phil Butler

Almiros Gorge

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 […]

Tags: Almiros Gorge, Amoudara Beach, Crete attractions, Crete canyons, Crete nature, Crete places, Ellinoperamata, Gazi, Gorge of Keri, gorges, gorges of Crete, Green Crete, Hidden Crete, Kastrokefala, Mount Stroumboulas, Seige of Candia, St. Anthony Farangitis

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Thrypti Mountain Protection: Ierapetra Mayor Meets Local Advocates to Discuss Wind Farms and Water Networks

2026-05-15 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Mayor of Ierapetra met with the Thrypti Association to discuss wind turbines, overgrazing, and water networks.

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Chania Midge Swarms Spark Panic: Are Cretan Rivers Breeding Disease?

2026-05-15 By Arthur Butler

Huge chironomid swarms in Chania and Heraklion cause panic among residents, while Crete’s insect control program faces delays.

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Emergency Rescue in Kerameia’s Secret Gorge

2026-05-14 By Manuel Santos

A rescue operation occurred today in the Cyclameno (Vantes) Gorge near Chania after a hiker suffered a leg fracture.

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Crete at the Center of a New Saharan Dust Wave 

2026-05-14 By Argophilia Travel News

Crete faces a new wave of African dust and mud showers this weekend. The forecast predicts improvement by Sunday and clear skies on Monday.

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Will Spinalonga Be Ready for Tourists This Season?  

2026-05-14 By Arthur Butler

Mayor Manolis Menegakis meets with Lasithi Ephorate of Antiquities to discuss Spinalonga completion dates, Kalo Chorio archaeological zones, and museum readiness.

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