October 8th – 9th on the amazing beaches off Faneromeni near Sitia, GR Wave Fest Faneromeni 2022 promises thrilling windsurfing action
Region of Crete
The Region of Crete Celebrates World Tourism Day With Key Events
This year, as in the past, the Region of Crete is actively participating in celebrations organized around World Tourism Day.
Crete Region Funds “Chrissi Island Management Plan”
Region of Crete, the Museum of Natural History, the University of Crete, and of the MAICH extend Chrissi Island eco-research.
Heraklion Presents “A Traditional Dance Studio” in Three Performances
Crete Region and the Association for the Dissemination of Greek Traditional Dances and Music will present “A Traditional Dance Studio.”
In Heraklion: Cities on Volcanoes 11 Summit Features World’s Top Experts
The Cities on Volcanoes 11 Conference is in Heraklion this week featuring some of the world’s foremost volcanologists.
Tour of Crete Cycling Challenge 2021 Runs October 17 – 22
October 17th through the 22nd, the Tour of Crete Cycling Challenge 2021 will navigate East Crete along sea and mountain routes.
The Heraklion Gastronomy Festival Opens Today at the Venetian Harbor
Friday September 24th – Monday the 27th, locals and visitors to Crete can enjoy the Heraklion Gastronomy Festival at the Venetian Harbor.
“Islands of the Winds” Exhibition Opens at Heraklion’s Venetian Fortress
The “Islands of the winds. The nautical culture of the Prehistoric Aegean” exhibition opens at Koules Fortress on the harbor of Heraklion.
Crete Region Gives “Green Light” for Dive Park Ierapetra
A committee on the environment from the Region of Crete has just unanimously approved a project for the creation of Dive Park Ierapetra.
Crete’s Governor Invites World Professionals to Work from Paradise
Crete invites the world’s digital nomads to move to the island to work and live in paradise.
A Stunning New Video Unveils the Majestic Beauty of Incredible Crete
Magnificent video footage by award-winning filmmaker Theo Papadoulakis reveals for the first time the majesty of authentic Crete.
Region of Crete and “Diazoma” To Cooperate for Upgrading Minoan Palaces
The Region of Crete and the association “Diazoma” have just signed a memorandum of cooperation for promoting and upgrading the Minoan Palaces.
‘The Islands of the Winds’ Exhibition Comes to Archaeological Museum of Mesara
January 25th the exhibition “The islands of the winds” oens at the New Archaeology Museum of Mesara in Gortys, on Crete.
‘Contemporary Minoans’ Event Fascinates Audience at the Museum of London
Held earlier this month in London, the cultural event “Contemporary Minoans: Cretan culture, source of inspiration”, saw renowned academics, artists, and designers, gather to honor fashion designer Sophia Kokosalaki. Organized at the initiative of Cultural Organisation Branding Heritage (BH) Sought to further explore how the Minoans, the first European civilization, inspires creativity even to this day. Conducted with […]
London Contemporary Minoans Event to Honor Sophia Kokosalaki
Coming to the London Museum on November 5th, “Contemporary Minoans: Cretan culture, source of inspiration” will honor Cretan fashion designer Sophia Kokosalaki, who passed away in October. Distinguished academics and designers from Europe will come together in the Terrace Gallery at the Museum of London to showcase the everlasting influence of Minoan culture on the global […]