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Crete’s South Coast: Submerged Surprises

2023-02-28 by Marcus Hinfelaar

Kommos Beach

Crete’s south coast is a paradise for beachgoing, watersports, and exploring. Few visitors realize the submarine surprises in store for them.

Tags: Crete earthquakes, Damnoni Beach, Falasarna, fish tanks, Incredible Crete, Kommos Beach, matala, Minoan port, Plakias, South of Crete, sunkin treasure

Island Eco Ferries and ANENDYK Cooperate for Gavdos Island Bookings

2019-08-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sarakiniko Beach on Gavdos

Island Eco Ferries Ltd. has announced a cooperation with shipping company ANENDYK for eSales of passenger tickets to Gavdos.

Tags: Agia Galini, ANENDYK, Calypso Island, Crete attractions, Crete Ferries, Gavdos Beaches, Gavdos Day Cruise, Gavdos Island, Island Eco Ferries Ltd., Plakias

A Week on Crete for the Family

2017-07-10 by Phil Butler

Incredible Crete

Being destined to one week “only” on Crete is something like passing through heaven on your way to anywhere else. This arid, sunny, and friendly paradise in the eastern Mediterranean is a place people go to, and then never leave. For couples and singles, hitting a good many high spots might be feasible, but for a small family the itinerary must be crisp, tailored, and the traveler must take a lot into consideration. Here’s a suggested week long stay, an introduction to one of the world’s most fabulous getaways.

Tags: Chrisostomos Beach, Creta Star, Creta Star Hotel, Heraklion, Heraklion prefecture, Lato Boutique Hotel, Metala, Mires Street Market, Olive Green Hotel, Plakias, Rethymno, Skaleta, Skaleta Beach, Villa Koutsakis

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Short-Term Rental Lobby Fights Greece’s New Tourism Limits

2026-06-03 By Iorgos Pappas

STAMA Greece fights the Special Spatial Framework for Tourism, opposing municipal controls and the inclusion of short-term rentals in carrying-capacity math.

The Lions Fountain, the Hole, and the Kingdom of Endless Studies

2026-06-03 By Phil Butler

There is perhaps no better symbol of modern governance in Crete than the Morosini Fountain in Heraklion. The Lions Fountain stands at the very center of the city, both physically and symbolically, a Venetian masterpiece completed in 1628 that survived Ottoman occupation, wars, earthquakes, modernization, pollution, and four centuries of Mediterranean upheaval. It remains one […]

Rouvas Gorge

Five Euros to Save One of Crete’s Most Scenic Gorges

2026-06-03 By Iorgos Pappas

Faistos and Gortyna plan a €5 entrance fee for Rouvas Gorge to fund safety upgrades, maintenance, and conservation in the heart of Psiloritis.

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Crete Joins Mediterranean Trails Network to Elevate Global Eco-Tourism Profile

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Crete unifies its hiking routes under the Cretan Trails banner, partnering with international trail networks to develop sustainable mountain tourism.

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Hersonissos Faces Lifeguard Shortage as Summer Season Gets Underway

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Hersonissos remains without lifeguard coverage on its designated busy beaches after a tender for 46 positions failed to attract applicants.

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