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Everyone Was a Winner in the 4th Annual Crete Half Marathon

2018-10-08 by Phil Butler

Australian Humerloc Douglas crossed the finish line first in the 4th Annual Crete Half Marathon which took place in Arkalochori this weekend.

Crete’s Hiking Season Gets Longer

2025-11-17 By Manuel Santos

Crete extends trail maintenance into winter as hiking tourism continues to grow. Visitors urged to stay safe — and never hike alone.

Crete’s Hidden Winter Market Boom

2025-11-16 By Victoria Udrea

From honey to herbs, Crete’s winter fairs are thriving. Tourists and locals flock to village markets, where tradition, warmth, and inflation meet under one tent.

Cretan Wineries Gear Up for Gastronomy Tourism

2025-11-15 By Victoria Udrea

Crete’s vineyards prepare for a record season of gastronomy tourism, blending vineyard stays, local table pairings, and authentic Cretan hospitality.

Heraklion Declares War on Potholes Again

2025-11-14 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion commits 854,000 euros to pothole repairs and road safety upgrades, promising faster interventions and safer streets—if the plan finally works.

Crete’s Olive Oil Season Begins With a Question Nobody Wants to Answer: How Low Can It Go?

2025-11-14 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete braces for one of its weakest olive oil seasons as drought, pests, high costs, and poor infrastructure drive production and prices into decline.

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