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A Crete 2021 Tourism Season Instagram Reconnaissance [May 30]

2021-05-30 by Phil Butler

The 2021 tourism season on Crete has opened but so far there don’t seem to be too many tourists on the island. Here’s the Instagram intel.

Instagrams from Crete: Hersonissos 2017

2017-02-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Crete is one of the most picturesque places on Earth. Argophilia Travel News carries tons of news from Greece’s biggest island, but we’ve never explored in depth the wonderful Instagram accounts from the land of the ancient Minoans. Here’s a curative for having overlooked a wonderful resource, a preview of Hersonissos 2017. Hersonissos (or Chersonissos) […]

Samaria Gorge Remains Dangerous: Young Tourist Survives Shocking 25-Meter Fall

2025-04-22 By Manuel Santos

A young Dutch tourist was hospitalized after falling 25 meters in Samaria Gorge, which remains dangerous for hikers. He is in stable condition at Chania Hospital’s Neurosurgery Clinic.

Let’s Go for Horta Walks This Weekend in Chania

2025-04-22 By Victoria Udrea

Let’s Go for Horta in Chania from April 26-27, with local guides, cultural associations, and likeminded peers.

Restoration Plans for Villa Pologiorgis, Chania’s Most Charming Eyesore

2025-04-22 By Manuel Santos

On April 22, 2025, the study to revive and reuse the illustrious Villa Pologiorgis in Amperia officially got a handshake—or, more accurately, a signature—from Chania’s mayor, Panagiotis Simandirakis. No sooner had the mayor’s pen touched paper than a room of deputies, civil servants, and, possibly, someone’s cousin, confirmed the deal. The contract—routinely titled “Study for […]