landmark hotels

Grand Forest Metsovo Wins “Leading Landmark Hotel in Europe Award”

2020-11-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Grand Forest Metsovo hotel has again been named a “Leading Landmark Hotel in Europe” at the 27th World Travel Awards 2020.

376 Pets Get the VIP Treatment in Pompia

2025-10-30 By Victoria Udrea

Hundreds of pets in Pompia and Phaistos received free vet care, microchips, and sterilization during a five-day campaign promoting animal welfare and responsible ownership.

Crete Trembles — Or Maybe Just Yawns — After Journalists Report Another 3.3 ‘Earthquake’

2025-10-30 By Kostas Raptis

A 3.3-magnitude quake south of Tymbaki gave Crete a light shake — and journalists a full adrenaline rush.

Three Rescued by Tourist Boat off Sfakia After Emergency at Sea

2025-10-30 By Manuel Santos

A tourist boat named Stavros became an unexpected lifeline, transferring three people in need of urgent care from Agia Roumeli to Chora Sfakion, Crete.

Heraklion’s Venetian Walls Get Paroled After 500 Years of Bureaucracy

2025-10-30 By Iorgos Pappas

After half a millennium of patiently holding up the skyline, Heraklion’s Venetian Walls are finally getting some attention — or at least, another document.On Thursday, October 23, at the Ministry of Culture in Athens, the great Ceremony of Pens took place: Minister Lina Mendoni, Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis, Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos, and ODAP President Nikoleta Divari-Valakou […]

Shooting at Kissamos Chestnut Festival Shocks Crete

2025-10-30 By Iorgos Pappas

The Kissamos Chestnut Festival ended in sadness after a tragic event in Elos, as the municipality expressed condolences while honoring those who kept tradition alive.

More Crete travel news