Just in from the seaside villages of Ierapetra, Sitia, Elounda, in the east, and Platanias or Falasarna in the far-west of Crete. A tourism advisory warns that Cretans have taken over paradise in the absence of millions of tourists. This Hello August travel advisory is brought to you by Argophilia Travel, a not for profit […]
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Santorini Should Be Jealous of Saturday’s Crete Sunset
A Crete sunset symbolizes what Cretans hope will be the end of a pandemic, and a new beginning.
On You Return to Crete: Choose A Perfect Seclusion
When the coronavirus pandemic emergency subsites, Crete will be your perfect destination for seclusion in paradise.
Cretan Spring Arrives: Instagram Reminds of a Post COVID-19 Paradise
With Crete in lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, it’s a time to appreciate the paradise island we live on. Instagram provides hope.
Cretes Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis Honors Arkadi Martyrs
Crete’s Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis was at the Arkadi Monastery to honor the memory of Cretan heroes who sacrificed themselves there in 1866.
Greek Destinations: Mount Psiloritis on Incredible Crete
The highest peak of Crete, Mount Psiloritis, rises some 2,456 meters above the sea. This UNESCO treasure is a nature lover’s playground.
Crete Events to Finish July and Start Get August Right
Coming up at the end of the week and this weekend on Crete, some performances not to miss.
Healthy Food Origins: The Source of the Mediterranean Diet
The origins of the gastronomical tastiness, and the super healthy benefits of the Mediterranean Diet traced back to the Cretan roots.
Coming to Rethymno June 29th the Wines of Crete @Fortezza Event
On Saturday, June 29, 2019, the Rethymno European Wine City and Wines of Crete will host a Cretan wine tasting at Fortezza.
The Hellenic Odyssey Begins 2019-2020 Introductory Crete Tours
This season in Chania, tour provider The Hellenic Odyssey offers experiential cultural and culinary tours of Chania and surrounds.
Grecotel Creta Palace Hosts Olive Tourism Event in Rethymno
Last month in Rethymno Grecotel Creta Pallas hosted the “World Olive Day: Expanding Olive Oil Tourism in Crete,” to bring more olive lovers and businesses to the island.
More Wine Events Coming to the Villages of Rethymno This Weekend
In celebration of the events for the distinction of Rethymno as European Wine City 2018 by the RECEVIN European Wine Cities Network, the Rethymno-Recevin Team, in cooperation with the Municipality of Amari and the villages of Nikiforos Fokas, has prepared a two-day wine event, dedicated to the villages and the hinterland, on the 2nd and 3rd November 2018.
In Observance of Valor: Rethymno’s Oxi Day 2018 Parade
Argophilia was lucky enough to be part of “Oxi Day” 2018, a commemoration of Greek bravery in World War 2.
Rethymno RECEVIN Offers Wine Tasting Tour November 10th
The municipality of Rethymno and Rethymno RECIVIN are offering a wine tourism tour in Rethymno, on Saturday 10th November 2018, for the celebration of the European Wine Tourism Day the following day.
Sharing Amari and Aravanes Via Instagram
Situated in ancient Thronos, Aravanes has been a subject for Argophilia several times before. What makes this story different is the fact we stayed over in Thronos during this visit, in order to get a travelers point of view of Aravanes and the surrounds.