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.
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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.
German Tourists Slapped With Fines at Heraklion Airport Over PLF Form
Last week, German tourists visiting Crete were slapped with stiff €500 euro fines for failing to fill out the “Passenger Locator Form”.
Greek Hoteliers Chafed Over COVID-19 Bookings Dive
The Hellenic Hoteliers Federation is calling for a unified approach in dealing with the negative booking impact caused by recent government actions.
How Greece Becomes the World’s Most Coveted Destination
A talk with a Crete entrepenuer about Greece reopening to tourists and how COVID-19 had changed the tourism landscape for 2020.
Cretans Start May Off Right With a New Era of KALIMERA!
Cretans are world renowned for the love of life, strangers, and for their fierce independence. Today, their spirit shines all the brighter.
Santorini Should Be Jealous of Saturday’s Crete Sunset
A Crete sunset symbolizes what Cretans hope will be the end of a pandemic, and a new beginning.
On You Return to Crete: Choose A Perfect Seclusion
When the coronavirus pandemic emergency subsites, Crete will be your perfect destination for seclusion in paradise.
Cretan Spring Arrives: Instagram Reminds of a Post COVID-19 Paradise
With Crete in lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, it’s a time to appreciate the paradise island we live on. Instagram provides hope.