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Kefalonia

Live Like Great Odysseus: Book a Week at Santa Thekla Peninsula

2022-11-17 by Phil Butler

Presidential Suite

Santa Thekla Peninsula on Kefalonia promises and delivers everything a mythical king could want. This is truly a “one-of” experience.

Tags: Greece getaway, Greece resorts, Ionian Sea, Ithaca, Kefalonia, Kefalonia resorts, luxury homes, Luxury Resorts, luxury stays, Odysseus, Odysseus Unbound, Paliki Peninsula, private resorts, Santa Thekla Peninsula

Here’s the Tipping Points for Those Tempted to Fly to Greece Now

2021-07-24 by Phil Butler

Crete Waterfall

After you look at these Instagram photos of amazing Greece, we’re sure some of you will go ahead and book those flights.

Tags: Agia Pelagia, Calilo Hotel, family travel, Family Travel Bubble, Greece Whispers, Heraklion, Ios Island, Ios Resorts, Kefalonia, Melissani Cave, Out of The Blue Capsis Elite Resort, Shipwreck Beach, Waterfalls Of Nydri, Zakynthos

Jet2 Announces Summer 2021 Flights from Bristol to Greece

2020-11-13 by Argophilia Travel News

Jet2

UK leisure travel group Jet2 has just announced new flights and package holidays from Bristol Airport to Greece.

Tags: Bristol, Greece flights, Halkidiki, Jet2, Kalamata (new), Kefalonia, kos, Lesvos Preveza, Rhodes, Santorini, Skiathos, Summer 2021, vacation 2021

The Best Tweets from Greece in July of 2019

2019-08-03 by Phil Butler

Tweet Greece

Tweets from Greece are so often amazing, we thought we should share this part of the journey. After all, this is what Argo stands for.

Tags: Acropolis, Argophilia Travel, Athens, Corfu, crete, Kefalonia, Melissani Cave, Milos, Plaka, SAS, Thassos, Tweet Greece, Twitter

Choosing Holidays to Greece 2020: Best Island Destinations

2019-07-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Ios Palace Hotel

For those planning their Greece 2020 dream holidays, Argophilia recommends these amazing destinations and stays.

Tags: Aravanes, Emelesse Nature Resort, Esperos Village Blue & Spa, Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort, Greece 2020, Greece stays, Greece suggestions, Greece vacations, Greek Isles, Grotto Homes, Ios Island, Ios Palace, Kefalonia, Kefalonia hotels, Koutsounari Traditional Cottages, Milos Cove, Mythos Palace, Rhodes, SeaScape Luxury Residences, Stellatos House Kefalonia, Sunprime Miramare Rhodes, Thalori Retreat, VanGos Tsourlakis, Vista Mare Milos Hotel

Five Stunning Video Introductions to the Greece Few Know

2019-05-24 by Phil Butler

Here are 5 amazing areas of Greece not many visitors have explored. From Kefalonia to Chrisi Island, Greece is still a wonder destination.

Tags: Agiafarago Beach, Agiafarago Gorge, Chrisi Island, Chrisi Island video, Epirus region, Greece drone, Greece Gems, Greece video, Hidden Greece, Ierapetra, Kefalonia, Voidomatis River

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Why We Embrace AI

At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

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.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

Greece issues a formal diplomatic complaint to Turkey's foreign ministry rejecting Turkish claims over Aegean regulatory frameworks and disputed marine parks.

Athens and Ankara Trade Diplomatic Blows Over Aegean Marine Parks and Maritime Zoning

2026-09-03 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Greece issues a formal diplomatic complaint to Turkey’s foreign ministry rejecting Turkish claims over Aegean regulatory frameworks and disputed marine parks.

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Skaleta Gets a Bigger, Stronger Wall

2026-09-03 By Kostas Raptis

A retaining wall in Skaleta is getting extra reinforcement, new railings and €62,886 in additional funding. Work resumes after the tourist season.

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Search for Missing 71-Year-Old Windsurfer Continues Off Crete

2026-09-02 By Manuel Santos

The search for a 71-year-old man who disappeared while windsurfing off the coast of Heraklion is continuing, with boats and aircraft searching the sea between Heraklion and the island of Dia. The man has been missing since Monday afternoon, August 31. The Port Authority was alerted on Tuesday morning, and a major search operation was […]

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September Is the New August in Crete

2026-09-02 By Victoria Udrea

Crete’s tourist season expands as September flight capacity rivals August records, pushing high season well into November across Chania and Heraklion.

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Crete VOAK Highway Construction Triggers Severe Peak-Season Gridlock

2026-09-02 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion transport drivers challenge the Minister to navigate VOAK traffic chaos as local groups demand night work and threaten legal action over highway delays.

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