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Greece to Open First Underwater Museum in Alonissos

2020-07-11 by Argophilia Travel News

Alonnisos shipwreck

Greece will open its first underwater museum beginning in August. The park, located off the coast of Alonissos Island in the western Aegean.

Tags: Aegean, Alonissos, Alonissos Island, dive park, Ministry of Culture, Pertistera Islet, SCUBA, shipwrecks, underwater park

Diver’s Club Crete: An American in Paradise Part I

2018-07-02 by Phil Butler

Diver's Club Crete

A few minutes from Crete’s capital in Heraklion there’s a great place for the vacationer to become a real adventurer, and to practice a laid back and luxurious island life at the same time. My staff at Argophilia and a group of old friends got to sample this dynamic of the island while visiting the quaint village of Agia Pelagia recently. So, for those interested in unique experiences on Crete, here’s a short story on cooling it on Greece’s biggest island.

Tags: Agia Pelagia, Almyra, Almyra Seaside Food & Cocktails, Dimitris Drakos, Diver's Club Crete, diving, EyeWide Digital Marketing, Mike Parrish, Minas Liapakis, SCUBA, scuba diving, SeaScape, SeaScape Luxury Residences

Crete Welcomes Approval of First Diving Park

2018-03-10 by Phil Butler

Nikos Ηγουμενίδη

News from the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) informs us of approval for the very first diving park to in Crete being given the green light by officials. According to the news the part, which includes shipwrecks and 38 artificial reefs, has been approved by the Chania region’s Environment and Spatial Planning Committee.

Tags: Bros Gialos Bay, Crete diving, dive parks, GNTO, Greek Travel Pages, GTP, Mononafti, Natura 2000, Nikos Igoumenidis, SCUBA, Stalida

The World’s Must See Dive Sites

2013-04-03 by Argo Contributor

Silfra

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.

Tags: Australia diving, Belize diving, dive destinations, dive sites, dive tourism, diving, Iceland diving, Malaysia diving, reefs, SCUBA, scuba diving, snorkeling, world reefs

Warm Winter Spots: Freeport On A Budget

2012-02-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sunrise Resort & Marina.

If your Winter is working out anything like ours here in Germany, it’s about time for a more tropical outlook. Using Atlanta, Georgia as an example starting point, just consider what 19°F with a 23 mph wind will feel like tomorrow morning. Without spending a king’s ransom, next weekend you and a co-conspirator could be warm and toasty, having fun in Freeport in the Bahamas.

Tags: Aquasports, Atlanta, Bahamas diving, Bahamas travel, beach getaways, diving, flights, fly, Freeport, Freeport tourism, Lucaya Beach, Orbitz, Port Lucaya Marketplace, SCUBA, snorkel, travel, watersports

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Chania Sucks. Change Your Socks.

2026-10-18 By Arthur Butler

Analyzing historical rainfall data, meteorologist Manolis Lekkas outlines six essential infrastructure proposals to protect Chania from urban flooding.

Fake Animal Rescuer Hit With Massive Fines After Abandoning 120 Cats in Caging Heatwave Horror

2026-10-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Ierapetra municipal police fine a fake rescuer €241,000 with penalties eyeing €1 million after 120 cats were discovered starving in cages during a heatwave.

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

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2026-10-17 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heating oil has opened at €1.60 per liter in Crete, leaving households struggling with higher fuel costs as winter approaches.

Aposelemis Dam

Apatheia Be Damned: Aposelemi Dam Surges Past 85% Capacity After Torrential Rains, Securing Water Through 2030

2026-10-17 By Iorgos Pappas

Aposelemis Dam has surpassed 85% capacity after heavy rain, storing more than 20.3 million cubic meters of water and boosting Crete’s reserves.

Chania Recycling Cooking Oil

Chania Launches €310K Smart Sanitation and Rewarding Cooking Oil Recycling Initiative

2026-10-16 By Victoria Udrea

Chania unveils a €310K smart sanitation and reward-based cooking oil recycling program, setting a high standard that should be adopted island-wide across Crete.

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