Newsflash from Monday, 30 March 2026: From Leper Colony to Modern Landmark: Spinalonga’s €690K Upgrade Officially Begins The “Island of Tears” is getting a long-awaited transformation. As of March 2026, […]
Spinalonga is being renovated and is being connected to the electricity grid read more »
From the Armeni necropolis via Spili, Plakias, Moni Preveli, Palm Beach, the Kourtaliotiko Gorge to Agia Galini in the south of the province of Rethymno on Crete. The Rethymno region
Rethymno to the south – Armeni Necropolis, Spili, Preveli and other highlights read more »
Kastelli-Fourni is located on the Agios Ionnis peninsula in the triangle between Neapoli, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda. Not every Cretan village makes it onto the tourist trail—and that’s exactly what
Kastelli Fourni: Crete’s Secret Time Capsule Where the Clocks Stopped Centuries Ago read more »
What is the best place to visit in Crete? Crete is more than just Greece’s largest island – it’s a magical blend of stunning beaches, ancient wonders, and warm Mediterranean
Newsflash from Wednesday, 11 February 2026: The Minoan Palace Reigns Supreme as Cultural Tourism’s Golden Goose Knossos has once again proven why it stands as one of the world’s most
Knossos Dominates Crete’s Archaeological Revenue with €11.7 Million in 2025 read more »
Deep in the Cretan countryside, there’s a village that just won’t stay buried. Sfendili sits in a valley that fills and empties with the seasons. It appears when water levels
Sfendili – Story of the Sunken Village in the Aposelemi Reservoir read more »
Newsflash from Thursday, 29 January 2026: One of Crete’s most iconic natural and archaeological landmarks is preparing to welcome visitors once again. The Dikteon Cave—also known as the Cave of
Dikteon Cave to Reopen Soon: Zeus’ Legendary Birthplace Returns to the Lassithi Plateau read more »
Paleochora, Sougia, Lissos and the surrounding area in Crete: highlights & tips. The south-west coast of Crete really has its own charm. Relaxed coastal towns, ancient ruins and nature that
Tucked away in the sparkling Libyan Sea, Gavdos Island quietly rests off Crete’s southern coast. This tiny Greek island claims the title of Europe’s southernmost point, sitting closer to Africa
Newsflash from Sunday, 26 October 2025: The heart of Heraklion, Crete, has fallen silent — the Morosini Fountain, known locally as “ta Liontaria” (the Lions), has stopped flowing after centuries as
End of an Era: Heraklion’s Iconic Morosini Fountain Runs Dry to Save Itself read more »
From east to west: Kapsa Monastery, Pervolakia Gorge, Dragon Beach, beaches and Minoan villa of Makry Gialos. Moni Kapsa Moni Kapsa (Kapsa Monastery) is a historic monastery located in southeast
Newsflash from Saturday, 4 October 2025. The once-bustling island of Spinalonga, one of Crete’s most iconic tourist destinations, is experiencing a significant decline in visitor numbers this season — and local
Akrotiri Peninsula near Chania on Crete: The most important historical sights and beaches. The Akrotiri Peninsula stretches northeast of Chania. It offers a captivating blend of Greek history, spiritual heritage,
Olive tourism: The olive tree in Vouves in the Chania region could have been used by the Minoans to harvest olives, and still is! Nestled in the centre of Crete
The Gramvousa Peninsula is, honestly, one of Crete’s most spectacular and untouched corners. Here, turquoise water hugs dramatic rocky cliffs on the island’s northwestern tip. This remote region brings together
Gramvousa Peninsula: Falasarna, Balos and islands read more »
What are the must-seen Top 10 on Crete? Unmissable Sights and Experiences. Crete is packed with rich history, stunning landscapes, and a culture that’s all its own. Honestly, with so
General information on free access to museums and archaeological sites, the Venizelos Museums in Chania is free this Friday and extended opening hours, but higher entrance fees also for the
Free admission to archaeological sites this Sunday read more »
The monumental plane tree of Krasi, on the way from Malia up to the Lasithi plateau. Efforts to safeguard and highlight the historic plane tree in Krasi are still underway.
The monumental Krasi plane tree is being ‘maintained’ read more »
Impact on tourism and cultural access in Crete and Greece. Entrance Fees for Archaeological Sites and Museums in Crete The cost to visit archaeological sites and museums across Crete has
Increase in entrance fees for archaeological sites and museums on Crete read more »
The Frangokastello fortress on Crete: a historic Venetian fortress in southern Greece. Perched on the southern coast of Crete, Frangokastello fortress stands as a testament to the island’s complex history.
