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A Luxurious Villa in Apokoronas Offers Stunning Views and More

2023-06-22 by Phil Butler

Luxury villa overlooking Souda Bay

A luxurious 259 sqm seafront villa in Plaka Village, Apokoronas, Crete lists for only €1.2M, and offers unbelievable views of Souda Bay.

Tags: Almyrida, Apokoronas, Chania property, Crete luxury villas, Crete Real Estate, Crete villas, Greece villas, Kalyves, luxury real estate, Souda Bay, Vamos

Kalamaki Beach Property Offers Unique Value Proposition

2023-06-12 by Phil Butler

Kalamaki Beach

A stunning villa on the front beach at Kalamaki, offers space, amazing views of the Gulf of Mesara, and every convenience.

Tags: Crete Real Estate, Crete villas, Greece villas, Kalamaki, Kalamaki Beach, luxury villas, matala, real estate, South Crete, Tympaki

Five Unforgettable Greece Rentals from Sotheby’s

2023-06-03 by Phil Butler

Ella Villa on Crete

A selection of amazing holiday rentals from Sotheby’s International Realty Greece. Now is the time to book the family vacation in Greece.

Tags: Crete vacation, Crete villas, Daedaulus, Ella Villa Crete, Europe luxury villas, European real estate, Greece real estate, Greece rentals, Greece villa, Greece villas, Sotheby's, vacation villas

Hydra’s Fabulous Onos Residence Opens for Summer 2021

2021-06-21 by Phil Butler

Onos Residence

One of Greece’s most fascinating traditional stone villas, Onos Residence is now welcoming guests to Hydra Island.

Tags: Greece stays, Greece villas, Hydra, Hydra homes, Hydra villas, luxury stays, Onos Residence, Saronic Gulf, traditional Greek, vacation villas, villas for rent

Milos’ Eiriana Luxury Suites Opens With New Protocols June 20th

2020-06-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Milos Island

Eiriana Luxury Suites on the Greek island of Milos has introduced new procedures intended to ensure guests of a worry-free stay.

Tags: Anna Karamitsou, coronavirus Greece, Greece hotels, Greece vacation, Greece villas, Greek Isles, Milos, Milos Island, Milos vacation, Milos villas

A New Definition of “Luxury” Waits on Incredible Crete

2019-08-14 by Phil Butler

Beach House Arvi

Crete is more than a Mykonos wanna be, the island paradise is a real alternative experience well suited to the luxury travel segment.

Tags: Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort, Beach House Arvi, Blue Palace, Blue Wave at Chorafakia, celebrity destinations, celebrity stays, Crete airbnb, Crete luxury, Crete resorts, Crete villas, Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas, Daios Cove Mansion Villa, Elounda, Greece villas, Incredible Crete, Lady Gaga, Minoans, Mr & Mrs Smith, Mykonos, Santorini, Sfakia, Villa Faros at Agios Pavlos

EuropeToo & Other Greek Hospitality Offers

2016-04-10 by Phil Butler

Vagelis Villa overlooking the sea at Kissamos, Crete

A new selection of Greek luxury villas is now being offered by EuropeToo, a member of the IsramWorld portfolio. Visitors to the Greek islands of Crete, Santorini, Mykonos and Paros may now enjoy a wider range of luxurious accommodations for the upcoming tourism season.

Tags: Chania, crete, EuropeToo, Greece villas, Grotto Homes, Kissamos, Metochi Villas, Nanakis Beach Apartments, VanGos Tsourlakis

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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.

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Stories of Interest

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Chora Sfakion Port Gets Rockfall Protection in Major Safety Project

2026-09-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Rockfall protection works at Chora Sfakion port are nearing completion, with handover expected in December 2026. Irrigation and water storage projects are also being examined.

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International Sculptors Will Turn Marble Into Art in a Cretan Village

2026-09-18 By Victoria Udrea

Visit Venerato near Heraklion from September 21 to October 11 to watch sculptors from China, Cuba and Greece create five marble works, free to the public.

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Heraklion Funds Two Electric Minibuses for Disability Transport

2026-09-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion will receive €241,600 in Crete 2021-2027 funding for two electric minibuses equipped to transport people with disabilities and wheelchairs.

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Can Package Holidays Help Build a Shoulder Season?

2026-09-18 By Arthur Butler

Package holidays can help provide structure, but only when they connect visitors to the destination beyond the resort gate.

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76-Year-Old French Woman Dies Swimming in Chania

2026-09-14 By Manuel Santos

A 76-year-old French woman died after being found unconscious in the sea at Kalathas Beach in Chania. Authorities are investigating the circumstances.

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