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Zaros

Freshwater “Miracles” of Crete Island

2022-12-21 by Marcus Hinfelaar

Kourtaliotis Waterfall Cretan Beaches

Crete is often thought of as a beach destination, but there are many miraculous freshwater phenomena to be found in the south of the island.

Tags: Agia Galini, Ancient Gortyn, Cretan wonders, crete, Crete aquifers, Crete springs, Gortys, healing waters, Kourtaliotis Waterfall, Preveli Beach, Spili, Spili springs, Spili Village, Zaros

Hashtag #Crete: The Best of the Island Via Instagram

2020-12-31 by Phil Butler

Crete serenity

Locals and travelers have the best ideas for capturing the magic of this unique island paradise via Instagram. Here are some from 2020.

Tags: 2020, crete, Crete destinations, Crete grams, Crete Island, Elounda, Falasarna, instagram, Instagram Crete, Katholiko monastery, Maria Sifaki, Mesara, Paxamadia Islets, Psiloritis, villages, Zaros

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What Malaka Really Means in Crete

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Heraklion Taxis Announce 48-Hour Strike.

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Updated Seismic Map Places Crete in the Highest Risk Zone

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Pan-Cretan General Assembly Called by Heraklion Livestock Association

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Stories of Interest

Malaka

What Malaka Really Means in Crete

2025-11-28 By Arthur Butler

Every Greek knows Malaka, but Crete has weaponized it into a cultural art form

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Why Olive Oil Standards Matter More Than Ever

2025-11-28 By Victoria Udrea

Online seminar on olive oil contamination in Crete raises concerns for producers and hospitality businesses. What tourism stands to lose.

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Tourist Police 171 Crete Help Line

2025-11-28 By Manuel Santos

Every traveler in Crete should save 171. It will help you with and everything that needs a gentle nudge toward honesty.

TAXI Heraklion

Heraklion Taxis Announce 48-Hour Strike.

2025-11-28 By Manuel Santos

The Myth of “Unfair Competition” Let us address the fantasy. There is: The only “competition” Heraklion taxis have is: The bus. A bus that costs €1.20. A bus that arrives on time. A bus that does not play trap music at 7:30 AM. A bus that—scandalously—follows the shortest route. Heraklion Taxis Announce Strike — The […]

Crete for the Five-day Trip

Why Every Greek High School Suddenly Thinks Crete Is Disneyland

2025-11-28 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Students want fun, parents want safety, teachers want survival. Crete delivers all three—plus chaos.

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