Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

  • Crete
  • Greece
  • Food
  • Eastern Europe
  • Real Estate
  • World
  • Travel Technology

summer festivals

Green Tourism Festival at 2023 Kissamos Festival of Taste and Art

2023-08-15 by Argophilia Travel News

14th Festival of Taste and Art

On August 18 and 19, the Green Tourism Festival will be added as part of the annual Kissamos Taste & Art Festival week.

Tags: Crete culinary events, Crete festivals, culinary festivals, Greek festivals, Green Tourism Crete, Kissamos, Kissamos Festival of Taste and Art, summer festivals

Open Festivals Banned in Greece Until the End of July

2020-07-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Stelios Petsas

The Committee of Infectious disease and the Greek Health Ministry decided to cancel festivals across the country until the end of July.

Tags: COVID ban, festivals, Greece concerts, Greece event, Greece festivals, summer festivals, Vassilis Kikilias

Preview: Russia’s Unforgettable Stars of the White Nights Festival 2014

2014-05-03 by Phil Butler

Scarlet Sails - Courtesy Marina Lystseva

For the next three months nighttime becomes a sort of extended, mystical twilight in many parts of Russia. Coming to St. Petersburg May 23rd through July 31st, the Stars of the While Nights Festival is an experience to never forget.

Tags: arts, music, Russia events, Russia fests, Scarlet Sails, St. Petersburg, summer festivals

Garden Festival 2012: Sunshine Party In Croatia

2012-06-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Argonaughty

Taking place between 4 and 11 July in the charming town of Tisno, The Garden Festival kicks off party season in Croatia with an entire week of music, revelries, sunshine and famous artists. With a brand new venue overlooking the beautiful Adriatic, an outdoor club for after parties, live bands, top DJs, two boat parties […]

Tags: Croatia festivals, music festival, summer festivals, The Garden Festival, Tisno, Tisno festivals, Tisno Garden

Street Art Festival in Zadar: KalelargArt 2011

2011-07-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Kalelargart

This year, the festival takes place July 28-29, 2011, with programs held at People’s Square, Kalelarga and forums.

Tags: art festivals, KalelargArt 2011, summer festivals, Zadar

Valpovo’s Lost Potential: The Summer Festival

2011-06-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Valpovo summer

Festivals are some of the best opportunities for outsiders to learn, and fall in love with a touristic destination. Too bad that Valpovo is missing out on this opportunity.

Tags: festivals, summer festivals, Valpovo Summer

DirectFlights.com Special Deals for Europe Festivals

2011-06-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Directflights.com

As the summer festivals season opens, DirectFlights.com has put together a series of special deals for those who want to visit certain destinations throughout Europe.

Tags: affordable flights, Airfare, festivals, summer festivals, summer festivals season

Maria Papadaki ad banner

Featured Stories

€52M Greek Fisheries Scandal

European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

Heraklion old cold-storage warehouse

Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion

Special Olympics Kayaking Games AI illustration

Crete to Host European Special Olympics Kayaking Games at Lake Kournas

Heraklion Fishermen Protest

Cretan Fishermen Stage Black-Flag Protest Over Fuel Costs and Regulations

greek bakeries

Greece’s Bakeries Warn of Higher Bread Prices

Why We Embrace AI

At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

Lovage, The Kitchen of Venus

Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

Stories of Interest

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

strong tourism season

Strong October Finishes Robust Tourism Season in Crete

2026-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Cretan hotels report 80-90% occupancy in October as the tourism season extends through mid-November, supported by sustained flight connections and winter city demand.

Malevizi road collapse

School Bus Tilts After Road Gives Way in Crete’s Agia Marina

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Students were safely evacuated after a school bus tilted on a washed-out road in Malevizi, prompting essential driving safety advice for visitors on Crete’s roads.

Rethymno Flood Warning Systems meeting

Rethymno Boosts Flood Preparedness with New Weather Stations, River Monitors, and Dam Management Plans

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno is expanding weather and river monitoring, clearing waterways and strengthening emergency planning ahead of extreme winter weather.

Historic Former War Museum Collapses

Part of Former Chania War Museum Collapses, No People Found Under Rubble

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Emergency teams and EMAK units respond to a major building collapse at Chania’s former War Museum, confirming no individuals were trapped in the rubble.

More Crete travel news

  • Authors
  • Contributors
  • Submit Press Release
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

COPYRIGHT © 2026 · ARGOPHILIA TRAVEL NEWS