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Greece Earns 2nd Position in the World for Number of Blue Flag Beaches

2022-05-21 by Phil Butler

Blue Flag Beach

Greece earns the 2nd spot in the world for her magnificent Blue Flag beaches. This year the country recorder a total of 581.

Tags: beach vacations, best beaches, best boat operators, best marinas, best vacation spots, Blue Flag beaches, cleanest beaches, Crete beaches, Crete marinas, Greece beaches

Monday News Brief: Greece Tourism Start, No Green for Go, Beaches Open

2021-05-10 by Argophilia Travel News

Beach

The Greece tourism seasons restart is still on despite Britain labeling the country an “amber” risk destination. Beaches are already open.

Tags: Amber risk, British tourists, cancellations, COVID-19 Greece, Greece beaches, Greece bookings, Greece tourism, Greece travel, Greece vacation, lockdown, Open Beaches

Greece’s Organized Beaches Reopening May 15th

2021-05-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Almyra

Greek Secretary-General for Trade and Consumer Protection has announced that Greece’s organized beaches will open on May 15th.

Tags: beach reopening, beaches, COVID-19 Greece, Greece beaches, Greece cafes, Greece restaurants, Greece vacation, Greek beaches

Spring Warms the Waters Off Crete’s Fabulous Beaches

2021-04-21 by Phil Butler

Mike Parrish

It’s finally Spring on Crete island, and the pristine waters offshore are warming and welcoming visitors and locals alike.

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Greek Ministers Determined to Lease Beachfront for Cash

2021-03-29 by Phil Butler

Hersonissos

The Greek government has revised a law on shoreline use that gives shoreline rental businesses the right to use beaches.

Tags: beach camping, beach leases, beach use, Christos Staikouras, Environment, Greece beaches, Greece coronavirus, Greece environment, Greek bonds, Greek nature, WWF Greece

Tripadvisor Rates 3 Greek Beaches in Top 10 of Europe

2020-07-01 by Argophilia Travel News

Kedrodasos Beach

Three Greek beaches make Tripadvisor’s top 10 Europe beaches. Germany’s Bild Newspaper says their all destinctively Greek-like.

Tags: Balos Beach, Balos Lagoon, crete, Crete beaches, Crete Island, Elafonissi Beach, Europe Beaches, Greece beaches, Kleftiko Beach, Milos, Milos Island

Top Greek Marine Micro-Biologist Gives Summer Beachgoing Advice

2020-05-07 by Phil Butler

Kokkinos Pyrgos

A Greek Professor of Marine Microbiology at the University of the Aegean gives sound advice on summer beachgoing.

Tags: Adamantia Efstratios, Aegean beaches, beaches, beachgoing, coronavirus Greece, COVID-19 response, Dr. Adamantia Efstratios, Greece beaches, marine biology, SARS-CoV-2

Cretan Spring Arrives: Instagram Reminds of a Post COVID-19 Paradise

2020-04-02 by Phil Butler

Agia Pelagia

With Crete in lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, it’s a time to appreciate the paradise island we live on. Instagram provides hope.

Tags: Agioferago, beaches, Cretan Spring, crete, Crete beaches, Crete tourism, Dermatos Beach, Greece beaches, Heraklion, Karteros, Knossos Palace, Minoan Theater, Minoans, Preveli Beach, Rethymno, Spring, Vai Beach

Hidden Crete: A World Away In the Myrtos Seaside Village

2020-01-03 by Phil Butler

Mirtos Hotel

In the south-east of Crete, a small village is a true hidden gem of the island. For a “world away” experience, Myrtos.

Tags: beach vacation, Crete beaches, Crete gorges, Fournou Korifi, Greece beaches, Greek village, Korifi, Minoans, Myrtos, Myrtos Beach, Pyrgos, River Kryos, Sarakina Gorge, South Crete

The Best of August: Crete Instagram Love From Paradise

2019-08-27 by Phil Butler

Agia Pelagia

Time for some of the best shares from Crete in August via Instagram. As the summer winds down, Crete experiences to remember get share time.

Tags: Agios Isidoros Beach, Balos Lagoon, Cretan food, Cretan Summer, crete, Crete attractions, Crete beaches, Crete destinations, Crete resorts, Crete secrets, Daebelos Estate, Fodele, Fodele Beach Resort, Greece attractions, Greece beaches, Phaistos Palace, Seitan Limania, Sougia, Thalori Retreat, Triopetra Beach, Vai Beach

Greece Ranks Second in the World for Blue Flag Beaches

2018-05-11 by Argophilia Travel News

Crete Beach

Greece has been ranked No. 2 in the world ranking for the prestigious Blue Flag quality award for beaches, marinas and sustainable tourism boats, according to the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF).

Tags: Blue Flag, Environment, Greece beaches, Greek beaches, GTP, marinas, sustainability, World beaches

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Why We Embrace AI

At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

2026-07-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

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Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello

2026-07-08 By Manuel Santos

A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.

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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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Chania Municipal Market Targets September Reopening After Years of Restoration

2026-07-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s restored Municipal Market is expected to reopen in September, with shop owners beginning work on their premises during July.

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Heraklion Restaurants See Plenty of Visitors but Less Spending This Summer

2026-07-08 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

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