Palestine Equestrian Club

Come to Greece, Ride, Learn, Trust, and Live Well

2022-08-02 by Phil Butler

Greece is a year-round tourism destination like no other. New initiatives by officials and individuals may now deliver on the promise.

Crete Riding Academy Welcomes the Palestine Equestrian Club

2022-07-26 by Phil Butler

The Palestine Equestrian Club visits the Crete Riding Academy, and Europe for the first time ever. Could this be a template for alt-tourism?

Heraklion Tourism Leaders Warn of Crisis Over Port Eviction Order for Migrant Shelter

2026-06-15 By Argophilia Travel News

Major tourism and business associations in Heraklion call on OLI A.E. to suspend the eviction of a temporary migrant shelter to protect the island’s image.

Heraklion’s Eleftherias Square Transforms Into an Open-Air Gallery (Photos)

2026-06-15 By Victoria Udrea

The midsummer heat bouncing off the stones of Eleftherias Square now carries a vibrant splash of color. The familiar rush of footsteps through the heart of Heraklion has slowed, replaced by the quiet pause of people leaning in to inspect the sweeping brushstrokes of Cretan masters. For the duration of the Art in the Street […]

ARCHELON’s Sea Turtle Beach Walk Promotes Mindful Beach Tourism

2026-06-15 By Mihaela Lica Butler

ARCHELON’s Sea Turtle Beach Walk program in Crete transforms evening strolls into vital conservation efforts for the loggerhead turtle.

In Search of the Perfect Crete Retreat

2026-06-13 By Phil Butler

Metochi Lodge and the Art of Disappearing Beautifully Above Falassarna Bay Every season, another glossy list from Vogue or another glitzy magazine appears promising the best of Crete: the best hotels, the best beaches, the best villas, the best places to eat, the best villages to photograph before everyone else photographs them. Some are useful, […]

Chania Tourist Police Crack Down on Illegal Beach Masseurs and Unlicensed Vendors

2026-06-13 By Kostas Raptis

The Chania Tourist Police launched a targeted sweep on Crete beaches, arresting four individuals for unlicensed vending and unsanitary beach massages.

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