Heraklion Happy Greek Indpendence Day from Crete! 7 years ago On Crete, Greeks celebrate March 25th, 1821, when Greek Revolutionary Forces first raised their flag of independence. Last Battle of the Minoans: Crete’s Bid for UNESCO Recognition 7 years ago A pitched battle is being waged over the inclusion of ancient Minoan palaces as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Knossos Curator and British School Offer Unique Pottery Course 7 years ago Coming up in Heraklion, April 5th through 17th, 2019, the British School at Athens will offer the Prehistoric, Greek and… Crete and Lasithi Reach Out to Polish Travelers Thru Itaka 7 years ago A leading Polish tour operator, Itaka will have representatives in Heraklion from October 21st thru 24th to sample Cretan touristic… Beat the End of Summer Heat in Galaxy Hotel Iraklio’s Pool 8 years ago Newly renovated for the current season, Heraklion's five-star Galaxy Hotel Iraklio invites visitors to beat the summer heat at its… TUI Germany Names Crete, Rhodes, Kos Killer Last-minute Destinations for Summer 2018 8 years ago According to TUI Germany, the Greek islands of Crete, Rhodes, and Kos were among the ten most popular last-minute tourism… Huge ex-US Base Redevelopment Project Closer to Realization 8 years ago In news from Crete, the development of a former U.S. military base in Gournes near Heraklion is set to roll out. … Solving Heraklion’s and Crete’s Age Old Water Deficit 8 years ago Recent meetings by Heraklion Mayor Vassilis Labrinos reflect the almost desperate need to solve the city's ever-expanding freshwater situation. Here… A Crete Spring Photo Montage 8 years ago Here on Crete Spring brings with it the traditions of Easter and its spiritual magic. The island proclaims the rebirth… Around Heraklion Via Instagram: Spring 2018 8 years ago First time visitors to Heraklion are often amazed at just how multifaceted the seaside city is. Crete's top urban center,… Greece Cruise Ship Arrivals Nose Dived in 2017 8 years ago In news from Greece, last season saw a big dive in cruise ship arrivals and passenger visits compared to 2016.… Yamas! A Toast to Ano Asites 8 years ago Ano Asites is a secret place I was not going to divulge the secrets of. Not telling strangers about such pristine… International Sculpture Symposium – An Important Event for Heraklion, Crete (video) 9 years ago The International Sculpture Symposium of the Municipality of Heraklion, Crete, is held every two years in the village of Venerato.… An Encounter with the Spirit of Eileithyia at Tsoutsouras 9 years ago In the South of Crete there's a little village on the sea called Tsoutsouras. It's a sparkling and shiny little… Nikos Kazantzakis Museum Opens Special Events 9 years ago Starting from today in the village of Myrtia on Crete, the Nikos Kazantzakis Museum begins a series of special events… A Week on Crete for the Family 9 years ago Being destined to one week "only" on Crete is something like passing through heaven on your way to anywhere else.… Crete: Over Sold and Under Priced Paradise 9 years ago According to the Airport Manager at Heraklion's Nikos Kazantzakis Airport passenger traffic was up almost 12 percent for 2016 year… Olive Green Hotel: Greece’s First Truly Eco-Friendly Stay 9 years ago The brand new Olive Green Hotel has just opened in Heraklion, Crete. (more…) Greek Consulate in Moscow Flooded by May Day Tourists 10 years ago According to reports from the Russian Union of Travel, Greece may be dropping the ball where plane loads of Russian… AEGEAN unveils summer 2015 network 11 years ago AEGEAN airlines has announced the company's summer network for 2015 at a press conference attended by Greece's Minister of Tourism,… Next» « Previous