The climb to the winner’s circle of the 2022 IHF Beach Handball Championships continues. Day 4 promises to be the most exciting yet.
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Croatia Men and Spain Women Snatch Youth Beach Handball World Titles
Yesterday at Karteros, Crete, Croatia and Spain won our over tough teams from Brazil and Netherlands to become the 2022 World Champions.
IHF Beach Handball Championships Continue at Karteros in Heraklion
Today, the knockout round in the Youth division features the quarter-finals and the semi-finals leading to tomorrow’s championship match.
Crete’s 2022 Summer: Already Burning With Fun
Crete is already buzzing with travelers intent on experiencing a summer to remember. Here are a few of them at “bucket list” Crete places.
Greece Reports 33,716 COVID Cases, 70 Dead, and 639 Intubated
Health authorities have announced 33,716 new cases of the coronavirus for the 24-hour period ending at 3pm Thursday.
The Heraklion Gastronomy Festival Opens Today at the Venetian Harbor
Friday September 24th – Monday the 27th, locals and visitors to Crete can enjoy the Heraklion Gastronomy Festival at the Venetian Harbor.
Greek Officials Enact Further COVID Restrictions on Crete Island
Greek authorities have ordered lockdown-style COVID restrictions for the Crete town of Rethymno, extending measures in Chania and Heraklion.
Greece Registers 3,593 New Cases As Protesters Clash With Police
Greece confirmed 3,593 new coronavirus case in the last 24 hours. In Athens, anti-vaxxers clash with police for the third time in 10 days.
Here’s the Tipping Points for Those Tempted to Fly to Greece Now
After you look at these Instagram photos of amazing Greece, we’re sure some of you will go ahead and book those flights.
Greek Official Confirms Island Vaccination Plan Was About Economics
Greece now readily admit that the “Blue Freedom” island vaccination plan to help cruise companies. The sad thing is, nobody seems to care.
Heraklion in Other Words and Pictures: Our Special Home
More of the moments and treasures about Heraklion, captured and shared via Instagram. This unique city has a beauty all its own.
The Best Crete Beaches: Kommos on the Gulf of Mesara
One of our favorite places on Crete is the area around amazing Kommos Beach (or Komos) where few tourists visit.
The Second Wave of COVID-19 Is Now Overwhelming Greek Hospitals
Greece’s government now admits that the current lockdown to stop COVID-19 was too late. Now, hospitals in the country are overwhelmed.
Heraklion, Crete Named EU’s Most Resilient City for Travel
A report from ECM-ForwardKeys names Crete’s capital of Heraklion as the EU’s most resilient major city in terms of tickets issued for travel.
What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of July 26, 2020
Happenenings on the island of Crete for the weekending July 26, 2020. Stories of the Cretan people and their leisure activities in paradise.