Old Chania

Destination Platanias – Adventure Central on Crete’s North Shore

2022-08-28 by Phil Butler

Trip suggestions for people headed to Chania. Stay in Platanias at the best digs near quaint shops, best restaurants, and great attractions.

This season in Chania, tour provider The Hellenic Odyssey offers experiential cultural and culinary tours of Chania and surrounds.

Crete emerges as a top global destination for high-end weddings, with a new focus on slow weddings in the Amari Valley and traditional ceremonies.

2026-04-26 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania City Council introduces strict new regulations for the Municipal Market (Agora) to ban franchises and prioritize local food producers.

2026-04-25 By Iorgos Pappas

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake and over 50 aftershocks have struck south of Goudouras, Crete. No significant damage reported.

2026-04-24 By Manuel Santos

After a winter that felt more like spring, Heraklion is dealing with a massive mosquito surge.

Kallia Chatzaki warns of the demographic collapse of the Lassithi Plateau, calling for infrastructure upgrades to save the region.