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Crete’s Finest Athletes End Tribute to Olympic Days at Karteros Beach

2022-07-18 by Phil Butler

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“Sports, from dream to feat,” a three-day sports celebration, culminated at the National Coastal Sports Facilities in Karteros Beach.

Tags: beach sports, crete, Crete sports, Dimitra-Eleni Pantechaki, Dr. Antonios Avgerinos, George Kapellakis, Heraklion, Karteros Beach, Karteros Beach Sports Center, Karteros Beach Sports Complex, Michalis Kalarakis, ministry of sport, National Sports Center of Heraklion, Olympic Day, Paralympics, Spyros Kapralos

This Week at the Karteros Beach Sports Center – Olympic Days 2022

2022-07-13 by Phil Butler

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Coming up July 15-17, the festival Olympic Days 2022 will see top athletes, coaches, and beach sports enthusiasts gather at Karteros.

Tags: Argiro Milaki, crete, Crete sports, Giorgos Kapellakis, Greece, Heraklion events, Heraklion sports, Karteros Beach, Karteros Beach Sports Center, Karteros events, Lefteris Αυγενάκης, Maria Genitsaridis, Spyros Kapralos

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Agios Nikolaos Trail Network Reaches 190 Kilometers

2026-06-12 By Manuel Santos

Agios Nikolaos has expanded its hiking network to approximately 190 kilometers of marked trails, adding new routes while improving signage across existing paths.

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Traditional Strata Brings Cretan Music and Dance Back to Chania

2026-06-12 By Argophilia Travel News

Chania’s Traditional Strata returns from June through September, filling the Venetian Harbor with live performances every Tuesday evening.

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Firefighters Save Dog From Cliff in One of Zakynthos’ Most Inaccessible Areas

2026-06-12 By Victoria Udrea

A dog trapped at the bottom of a cliff near Zakynthos’ Pools Beach was rescued by firefighters using climbing equipment after volunteers were unable to reach the animal safely.

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Elafonissi Visitors Beware of Unofficial Parking Guides

2026-06-12 By Victoria Udrea

Authorities in Chania are warning visitors to follow official parking signs after another arrest linked to illegal customer solicitation near Elafonissi’s parking areas.

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Rethymno Doubles Down on Print Media to Capture High-Value Travelers

2026-06-12 By Argophilia Travel News

The Region of Crete funds a dedicated campaign in the 2026 Explorer Rethymno travel guide to promote cultural heritage, local gastronomy, and year-round travel.

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