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A Calm Winter Exile in Sochi

2017-02-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Black Sea and Sochi

In search of a place of beneficial exile of late, my sight turned to Sochi. Though I had never been there before, the idea of visiting has been lodged in my head for quite some time.

Tags: Anna Novikova, Black Sea, Russian resorts, seaside resorts, Sochi, Sochi resorts

Crimea Gem Koktebel to Get Facelift

2013-02-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The extinct volcano Karadag in Crimea. Ukraine

Authorities in the seaside resort of Koktebel announce plans to enhance the resort’s amenities. For new visitors aiming at Summer vacation, here’s a choice you probably never knew about, the wonderful Crimea.

Tags: Black Sea resorts, Europe seaside, Jazz, Koktebel travel, seaside resorts, Ukraine events, Ukraine resorts, Ukraine seaside, Ukraine travel

Seebad Prora: One Hitler Vision Comes to Pass

2012-04-12 by Phil Butler

Colossus of Prora turned festive

In a bit of nostalgia news from Germany, the Baltic Sea resort monstrosity, the Colossus of Prora, is slated to become a luxury German resort of some proportions soon. One of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler’s projects for the Thousand Year Reich, Prora was built in the 1930’s as a Nazi resort complex by the sea, but never actually used as such.

Tags: abandoned property, Baltic travel, Colossus of Prora, Dr. Robert Ley, Eagle's Nest, Hitler, Nazi, Ruegen hoels, Ruegen tourism, Ruegen travel, seaside resorts, Seebad Prora

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Stories of Interest

Ierapetra tourism development

Ierapetra Tourism Development in Focus

2025-05-23 By Iorgos Pappas

Key local groups formed a joint committee for Ierapetra tourism development, aiming to boost the area’s visitor experience.

Cretan Diet Festival 2025

Cretan Diet Festival 2025 Is a Must-Visit In Rethymno

2025-05-23 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Cretan Diet Festival 2025 in Rethymno will take place from July 1 to 7, 2025, bringing together local producers and foodies alike.

ATHLOS ROAD RACE 2025

ATHLOS ROAD RACE 2025 to Hijack Heraklion’s Streets

2025-05-23 By Manuel Santos

ATHLOS ROAD RACE 2025 will cause temporary traffic and parking bans in Heraklion, Gouves, and Archanes on May 24-25, 2025.

6.2 quake offshore Crete Island

6.2 Magnitude Quake Rattles North Coast of Crete

2025-05-22 By Phil Butler

This morning, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake offshore of Elounda, Crete, violently shook almost the entire length of the Greek Island. The quake’s epicentre was 58 km Northeast of the quiet seaside resort town of Elounda. The event caused a tsunami alert warning tourists to stay away from popular seashore locations until the danger passes. Update: […]

Kritikos Lagonikos

Kritikos Lagonikos Heritage Exhibition in Hersonissos

2025-05-12 By Phil Butler

The Kritikos Lagonikos, or Cretan Hound, takes center stage at a unique exhibition in Hersonissos on May 17–18.

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