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The Winds Off Falasarna

2017-05-13 by Phil Butler

Falasarna kiteboarding

Driving the dizzy roads of Crete is a marvelous adventure all its own. A road trip to the far west of the island a few years back, it’s a recurring daydream for me. Falasarna, one of Europe’s most famous beaches, is a unique and fascinating spectacle tucked away in a primitive countryside. This is the story of “getting there” with wheels supplied by Sixt Rent-A-Car.

Tags: Crete beaches, Elafanisi, Elaphonisi, Falasarna, Metochi Villas, southern Crete, western Crete

EuropeToo & Other Greek Hospitality Offers

2016-04-10 by Phil Butler

Vagelis Villa overlooking the sea at Kissamos, Crete

A new selection of Greek luxury villas is now being offered by EuropeToo, a member of the IsramWorld portfolio. Visitors to the Greek islands of Crete, Santorini, Mykonos and Paros may now enjoy a wider range of luxurious accommodations for the upcoming tourism season.

Tags: Chania, crete, EuropeToo, Greece villas, Grotto Homes, Kissamos, Metochi Villas, Nanakis Beach Apartments, VanGos Tsourlakis

Vote for Airbnb’s best hosts led by VanGos Tsourlakis

2014-10-18 by Phil Butler

VanGos

Everybody knows about Airbnb by now. What started as a vacation rental website like 1000 others, has now taken the hospitality world by storm. The world’s leading vacation stay booking destination is now paying tribute to the hosts that make guests’ holidays special. Join me in celebrating my friend VanGos Tsourlakis today, by voting for […]

Tags: AirBnb, awards, crete, Greece, Grotto Homes, Host Awards, Metochi Villas, VanGos Tsourlakis, villas

Crete Week Two: At the Top of the World

2014-03-23 by Phil Butler

Tunnel above a deep gorge - via the author

The White Mountains of Crete (Lefka Ori) are a spectacle to behold. The white capped limestone peaks offer the most dramatic backdrop for an Island so famous for seaside pleasures and ancient seafaring. In fact, the spectacle of sheer cliffs rising into the clouds is almost as awe inspiring as the pristine beaches and aquamarine waters of the Cretan and Libyan Seas that surround Crete.

Tags: Alikianos, Apopigadi, crete, Greece, Kalidonia, Kandanos, Lefka Ori, Metochi Villas, Metohi

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Featured Stories

€52M Greek Fisheries Scandal

European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

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Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion

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Crete to Host European Special Olympics Kayaking Games at Lake Kournas

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Cretan Fishermen Stage Black-Flag Protest Over Fuel Costs and Regulations

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Greece’s Bakeries Warn of Higher Bread Prices

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

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

strong tourism season

Strong October Finishes Robust Tourism Season in Crete

2026-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Cretan hotels report 80-90% occupancy in October as the tourism season extends through mid-November, supported by sustained flight connections and winter city demand.

Malevizi road collapse

School Bus Tilts After Road Gives Way in Crete’s Agia Marina

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Students were safely evacuated after a school bus tilted on a washed-out road in Malevizi, prompting essential driving safety advice for visitors on Crete’s roads.

Rethymno Flood Warning Systems meeting

Rethymno Boosts Flood Preparedness with New Weather Stations, River Monitors, and Dam Management Plans

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno is expanding weather and river monitoring, clearing waterways and strengthening emergency planning ahead of extreme winter weather.

Historic Former War Museum Collapses

Part of Former Chania War Museum Collapses, No People Found Under Rubble

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Emergency teams and EMAK units respond to a major building collapse at Chania’s former War Museum, confirming no individuals were trapped in the rubble.

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