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Lassithi Plateau

Katharo Plateau: Experience the Wild and Authentic Crete

2022-11-20 by Phil Butler

Katharo Plateau

Katharo Plateau, which site overlooking the more famous Lassithi Plateau, is a virtually unknown natural wonder of Crete.

Tags: Agios Nikolaos, Avdeliakos, Avdeliakos Village, crete, Crete adventures, Crete mountains, Crete nature, Greece, Greece travel, Havgas Gorge, Katharo, Katharo Plateau, Kritsa, Lassithi Plateau, tourism

Winter in Crete Via the Most Amazing Instagram Shares

2021-01-18 by Phil Butler

Koloklythas Beach

Crete in winter is a natural wonderland of beauty, and solitude like nowhere else on Earth. Here’s a selection of shares to tantalize you.

Tags: Chania, crete, Crete offseason, Crete winters, Frangokástello Beach, Gramvousa, Greece winters, Ierapetra, Lassithi Plateau, Mt. Ida, Omalós, Psiloritis, Sfakia, Visit Crete, White Mountains, Yerápetra

Riddle of the Throne of Knossos: A Codec for Good and Evil

2019-12-10 by Phil Butler

The Giants

What you are about to read will hopefully shed new light on Knossos and those ancient inhabitants of Crete known as the Minoans.

Tags: Aloades Giants, Arthur Evans, Ashmolean Museum of Oxford, Cave of Zeus, Cronus, Elias Ashmole, Emile Gillerons, Horn of Viannos, Ioannis Asnastasakis, Knossos, Knossos Palace, Knossos Throne, Lassithi Plateau, Minoan Civilization, Minoan Crete, Piet De Jong, Poseidon, Zeus

Lasithi Region Creates “Fam Trip” to Woo Austrians

2018-10-12 by Phil Butler

In news from the Lasithi Regional unit of Crete, officials of the prefecture organized a special introduction to the region in cooperation with GNTO Austria. A fam trip was organized to highlight the unique beauty of Eastern Crete, and to “familiarize” Austrians with the area.

Tags: fam trips, Lassithi, Lassithi Plateau, Lassithi tourism, Sitia

Crete’s Sacred Caves – Part I

2018-05-31 by Phil Butler

Sacred Caves of Crete

The legends and spiritual wonders of Crete may never be fully uncovered. Then again, when local peasants in 1883 discovered ancient votive objects in the now famous Dictaean Cave no modern archaeologist had a clue of Crete’s hidden treasures.

Tags: Agia Paraskevi, Amari Valley, Arkalochori Axe, Cave of Eileithya, Cave of Zeus, Crete mythology, Crete sites, Eileithya, Fylakes Cave, Kamares, Lassithi Plateau, Minoan Civilization, Minoan Crete, Minoan sites, mythology, Nida Plateau, Phaistos, Phaneromeni, Psychro Cave, religious sites, sacred Crete

Lassithi Plateau in Athens Cultural Preservation Focus

2018-02-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Lassithi windmills

In a recent Athens meet-up decision makers discussed the further promotion, maintenance, and protection of the great cultural heritage of Crete’s Lassithi Plateau. The focus of the meeting was on Dictaean Cave, as well as other prominent Lassithi cultural sites, and a coming visit by the Minister of Culture of Greece to Crete.  

Tags: Culture Minister, Dictaean Cave, Dikteon Andron, Giannis Stefanakis, Greece culture, Greece monuments, Greece travel, Karfi, Kera Monastery, Lassithi Plateau, Lydia Koniordou

Prayer of Yidini: Echoes of Karfi

2018-02-11 by Phil Butler

A story from ancient Karfi, a story of how the last Minoans may have lived and believed. Karfi was the last stronghold of a magnificent culture destroyed by the gods.

Tags: crete, Karfi, Karphi, Keftiu, Lassithi, Lassithi Plateau, Mallia, Minoan Civilization, Minoan Crete, Minoan ruins, Minoans, Mycenaeans, Phaistos, Thera, Thera eruption, Tylissos, Yidini

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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

The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

2026-07-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

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Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello

2026-07-08 By Manuel Santos

A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.

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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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Chania Municipal Market Targets September Reopening After Years of Restoration

2026-07-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s restored Municipal Market is expected to reopen in September, with shop owners beginning work on their premises during July.

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Heraklion Restaurants See Plenty of Visitors but Less Spending This Summer

2026-07-08 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

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