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Crete Region Gives “Green Light” for Dive Park Ierapetra

2021-04-28 by Phil Butler

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A committee on the environment from the Region of Crete has just unanimously approved a project for the creation of Dive Park Ierapetra.

Tags: Crete activities, Crete attractions, Crete diving, Crete SCUBA, dive Greece, Dive Park Ierapetra, dive parks, dive tourism, Environment, Greek parks, Ierapetra, offshore tourism, reefs, Region of Crete

The World’s Must See Dive Sites

2013-04-03 by Argo Contributor

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Scuba diving is an experience like no other, giving you an intimate glimpse into a hidden world. The oceans are full of spectacular scenes and incredible marine life just waiting to be discovered, but here are a few suggestions of dive sites that will be sure to give you a whole new perspective.

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2025-11-12 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion’s Alikarnassos bridge remains in limbo as the €10 million project awaits a green light from the bureaucracy.

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A Stop for a Few Wild Koomara Berries

2025-11-12 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Found across Crete’s hillsides, the evergreen Koomaria tree bursts with red fruit and white blossoms each autumn, offering beauty, flavor, and surprising health benefits.

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Chania Welcomes 400,000 Cruise Passengers — and Counting

2025-11-12 By Manuel Santos

Nearly 400,000 cruise visitors reached Chania this year, but with port upgrades still pending, Souda’s infrastructure is sailing close to overload.

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The Secret Life of Cretan Umbrellas

2025-11-12 By Mihaela Lica Butler

In Crete, umbrellas have a life of their own. They vanish, wander, and return only when the sun is out. Here’s what really happens to them.

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Why Cretan Mountain Tea Feels Like Home

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Cretan Mountain Tea, or Malotira, is a herbal treasure brewed for centuries in Crete’s highlands.

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