Travelers Choice 2020

Koutsounari Traditional Cottages: A Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice Gem

2021-05-15 by Phil Butler

One of southern Crete’s most enchanting stays, Koutsounari Traditional Cottages was just named a 2021 Travelers Choice Award winner.

2020-10-09 by Phil Butler

Crete, the legendary birthplace of the Greek god Zeus, is a top-five pick by Tripadvisor users for 2020. The island is a world within itself.

2026-04-14 By Iorgos Pappas

Easter tourism in Crete slowed as geopolitical tensions and new EU biometric border rules led to a spike in safety concerns and travel delays.

2026-04-14 By Kostas Raptis

Nikos Kokolakis slams Cretan hoteliers over unpaid bonuses and digital work card tampering as the 2026 season begins.

2026-04-14 By Manuel Santos

Residents in Koumbes, Rethymno, are calling for urgent repairs to dangerous beach access points before the 2026 summer season begins.

2026-04-14 By Manuel Santos

A 34-year-old traveler on a flight from Brussels to Crete was arrested for indecent exposure. Read more about the unusual misunderstanding.

Heraklion begins a major €2.9 million urban landscaping project, with 11,000 new plants that will change the waterfront.