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Jana Bedek

Croatia and the Speleologist’s Wish List

2010-11-23 by Phil Butler

Modra Špilja Croatia

Croatia is a wonderful destination for cultural treasures, historical adventures, culinary and even outdoor tourism, but not many people realize the subterranean wonders Croatia has to offer. Yes, caving is one of the most intriguing and popular touristic activities in the fantastic Eastern European country.

Tags: cave exploration, caving, Croatia tourism, Croatia travel, Croatian Mountaineering Association, Dalibor Paar, Darko Bakšić, geology, Jana Bedek, Luka Mudronja, Robert Erhard, Rudi Debbaut, speleology, spelunking, sub-terra, Subterranean, underground exploration, Velebit Speleological Section

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Stories of Interest

Cretan food culture

Regional Council Unveils Strategic Plan to Promote Crete’s Culinary Heritage

2025-06-20 By Victoria Udrea

The Region of Crete unveiled an Operational Plan for Cretan Food Culture to strengthen the island’s culinary identity.

Legionnaires' disease

Travel Alert: Legionnaires’ Disease Linked to Water Systems in Crete Hotels

2025-06-20 By Iorgos Pappas

A British tourist contracted Legionnaires’ disease after a stay at a distinguished hotel in Heraklion, Crete, in early June.

The Amari Valley

Crete Beyond the Beaches: The Return of Sacred Travel

2025-06-20 By Phil Butler

In the summer of 2025, as mass tourism begins to lose its luster, a quieter revolution is underway. Travelers are no longer content with cocktails by the pool or Instagram-perfect panoramas. Instead, a growing number are coming to Crete not just to relax—but to remember. This is sacred travel: a deeper, slower, more intuitive journey. […]

Cockroach Problem Crete

Breaking News: The Cockroach Problem in Heraklion Is Crawling Out of Control

2025-06-16 By Manuel Santos

Cockroach problem in Heraklion: locals and tourists alike suffer as neglect, expensive insecticides, and poor waste collection fuel a growing infestation.

beach safety

Heraklion Goes Overboard on Beach Safety

2025-06-16 By Manuel Santos

Heraklion authorities rolled out new safety rules for bathers, impacting tourists and locals through fall 2025.

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