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Libyan Sea

The Beauty and Mystique of Koufonisi – A Best-Kept Secret of Crete

2023-10-07 by Phil Butler

Caves of Akritamos Beach

Today, we bring you a fascinating place in time in the Libyan Sea, Koufonisi, and uninhabited treasure of Crete.

Tags: Akritamos Beach, crete, Crete beaches, Crete destinations, Crete Island, Koufonisi, Koufonisi beaches, Libyan Sea, Makrigialos, South Crete, Tyrian Purple

Nine More Remarkable Places Via Cretan Beaches

2023-07-17 by Phil Butler

Milatos Cave

An impactful collection of Crete imagery from the creator of Cretan Beaches, Alexandros Roniotis

Tags: Agia Paraskevi, Alexandros Roniotis, Ancient Naxos at Oxa, Anna Karfaki, Asterousia Mountains, Cretan Beaches, Crete attractions, Crete beaches, Crete waterfalls, Elafonisi, Elounda, Fodele, Fodele Beach, Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort, Libyan Sea, Petrigiari Cove, Sarakina Gorge, South Crete, Spili, Taverna Mitato

Moderate Earthquake Hits This Morning Near Sitia on Crete

2020-04-22 by Argophilia Travel News

Sitia

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake rattled the far-east of Crete Island this morning. The center of the tremor was 8 km east of the port city of Sitia.

Tags: crete, Crete quake, earthquakes, Greece earthquakes, Ierapetra, Libyan Sea, National Observatory Athens, seismic, Sitia, tremors

Searching Instagram for the Glow of Crete’s Ierapetra

2018-11-20 by Phil Butler

Ierapetra

I thought to share some of the best images with Argo readers, but first a little bit about marvelous Ierapetra.

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Crete Daydreams – The Village of Loutro

2018-01-23 by Phil Butler

Crete holds so many secrets safe-and-sound still. Our journeys here began in 2014 on an extended vacation visit. And as a friend who’s a Cretan once told me, “During my lifetime here I’ve searched something new each week, and I’ve still not discovered it all.” After having lived here some months I am convinced too, that […]

Tags: Chania, Chania Prefecture, Cretan holidays, crete, Daskalogiannis Hotel, Hotel Porto Loutro, Libyan Sea, Loutro, Marmara, Notos Restaurant & Rooms, Phoenix (Finikas), Sfakia, Sifis Hotel, South Crete, Timios Satvros, Villa Nikki

Recollecting the Magic of the South of Crete

2017-05-08 by Phil Butler

Sougia, Crete

In the early Spring of 2014 my family and our news team headed to Crete for a first visit to see the magic there. Here’s a recap of that adventure.

Tags: Aesculapium, Chania, Classical Period, crete, Diktinna, Elyros, Kalimera, Libyan Sea, Lissos, Lotus Hotel, Minoans, Paleohora, sorokos, Sougia

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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

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Storms May Develop Over Crete’s Mountains This Afternoon

2026-07-09 By Argophilia Travel News

Crete will enjoy warm sunshine today, but afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms may develop over the island’s mountainous interior.

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Heraklion Promises Greener Future—Residents Still Waiting to See It

2026-07-09 By Victoria Udrea

The Municipality of Heraklion launched a new planting program in mid-April, claiming it will cover the entire city and surrounding villages.

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Mesara’s 17th Gastronomy Festival Heads to Apoini This July

2026-07-09 By Victoria Udrea

Apoini hosts the 17th Mesara Gastronomy Festival on July 30, celebrating Crete’s European Region of Gastronomy 2026 with local flavors and traditions.

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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