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Europe’s tallest Christmas tree lights up Samaria Gorge this Sunday.
45 meters of light.
Winter mountains.
Crete doing Christmas its own way. 🎄
45 meters of light.
Winter mountains.
Crete doing Christmas its own way. 🎄
Europe’s Tallest Christmas Tree Is in Samaria Gorge, Crete
Crete lights Europe’s tallest Christmas tree at Samaria Gorge in Omalos, blending festive celebration with protected natural landscape.
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December 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Europe’s tallest Christmas tree lights up Samaria Gorge this Sunday.
45 meters of light.
Winter mountains.
Crete doing Christmas its own way. 🎄
45 meters of light.
Winter mountains.
Crete doing Christmas its own way. 🎄
Cretan honey has a remarkable story stretching from the Minoans to today.
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Why Cretan Honey Is Truly Unique
Cretan olive oil is always the star — praised endlessly, photographed lovingly, bottled proudly, and universally crowned as the island’s “liquid gold.” But quietly, patiently, without fanfare, another...
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November 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Cretan honey has a remarkable story stretching from the Minoans to today.
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Flashers on. Laws off. Welcome to the Heraklion parking experience.
How to Park in Heraklion – A Survival Guide for Tourists
A funny insider guide to Heraklion’s unique parking culture in 2025, from trusted parking houses to chaotic street habits.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Flashers on. Laws off. Welcome to the Heraklion parking experience.
On a Cretan hillside above the Potamon Dam, the Koomaria trees are glowing — white blossoms and red berries all at once. Taste one, and you’ll understand why ancient Greeks called it magical and scientists now call it medicinal. 🌿❤️
Koomara Berries Bring Color, Flavor, and Health to Cretan Hills
Found across Crete’s hillsides, the evergreen Koomaria tree bursts with red fruit and white blossoms each autumn, offering beauty, flavor, and surprising health benefits.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
On a Cretan hillside above the Potamon Dam, the Koomaria trees are glowing — white blossoms and red berries all at once. Taste one, and you’ll understand why ancient Greeks called it magical and scientists now call it medicinal. 🌿❤️
🦈 A shark cameo at Stavros Beach in Chania reminded everyone who really runs the Aegean. Video in the article:
#Creteshark #sharkAegean
#Creteshark #sharkAegean
Shark Makes a Cameo at Stavros Beach in Chania
A curious shark swam into Stavros Beach in Chania, surprising locals. Watch the video to see the disoriented fish.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
🦈 A shark cameo at Stavros Beach in Chania reminded everyone who really runs the Aegean. Video in the article:
#Creteshark #sharkAegean
#Creteshark #sharkAegean
Crete just approved €1.23 million for its 2026 tourism plan — new campaigns, expos, and digital projects on the way. The island keeps investing, keeps growing, and somehow still finds room for another record season. 🌿
Crete Launches €1.23M Tourism Plan for 2026
Crete approves a €1.23 million tourism plan for 2026, aiming to hit 7 million visitors and keep its crown as Greece's top destination.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Crete just approved €1.23 million for its 2026 tourism plan — new campaigns, expos, and digital projects on the way. The island keeps investing, keeps growing, and somehow still finds room for another record season. 🌿
In the mountains of Crete, Κώστας Καράτζης is leading the revival of the ancient carob tree — the island's beloved "chocolate tree" — with passion, hard work, and a vision for the future. #carobTree
Crete's Chocolate Tree Makes a Modern Comeback
In the mountains of Crete, farmer Kostas Karatzis is leading the revival of the ancient carob tree — the island’s beloved “chocolate tree” — with passion, hard work, and a vision for the future.
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August 13, 2025 at 6:23 AM
In the mountains of Crete, Κώστας Καράτζης is leading the revival of the ancient carob tree — the island's beloved "chocolate tree" — with passion, hard work, and a vision for the future. #carobTree
#Spinalonga ticket price shoots up from €8 to €20 per person starting 2025
Outrage Over Spinalonga Ticket Price Surge
Spinalonga ticket price increases to €20 in 2025, up from €8, causing frustration among international visitors and concern for local businesses.
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June 2, 2025 at 7:29 AM
#Spinalonga ticket price shoots up from €8 to €20 per person starting 2025
Erosion has erased much of the Agia Pelagia beach just as the tourist season begins, leaving business owners angry and tourists disappointed.
Agia Pelagia Is Losing Its Beach to Relentless Erosion
Erosion has erased much of the Agia Pelagia beach just as the tourist season begins, leaving business owners angry and tourists disappointed.
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June 1, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Erosion has erased much of the Agia Pelagia beach just as the tourist season begins, leaving business owners angry and tourists disappointed.
#SamariaGorge Accident – Belgian Hiker Vowes to Return
Samaria Gorge Accident – Belgian Hiker Vowes to Return
After the Samaria Gorge accident on April 22, a 28-year-old Belgian hiker survived a 25-meter fall thanks to the efforts of fellow hikers and Chania rescue teams.
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April 23, 2025 at 6:54 AM
#SamariaGorge Accident – Belgian Hiker Vowes to Return
Ierapetra struggling with the mounting amount of recycled waste from farm chemicals.
Recycled Waste Keeps Piling Up in Ierapetra
Tourists visiting Crete find Ierapetra struggling with the mounting amount of recycled waste from farm chemicals. Local officials, farmers, and recycling companies face gridlock due to government dela...
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April 23, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Ierapetra struggling with the mounting amount of recycled waste from farm chemicals.
The red tulip of Crete (Tulipa doerfleri) is an endemic tulip species of Crete that is exclusively at the small plateau of Gious Cambos, near Spili.
The Red Tulip of Crete Blooms on the Gious Kambos Plateau
Visitors flock to Gious Kambos Plateau to witness the red tulip of Crete, a unique protected flower of significant ecological importance.
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April 21, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The red tulip of Crete (Tulipa doerfleri) is an endemic tulip species of Crete that is exclusively at the small plateau of Gious Cambos, near Spili.
🌿✨ This Easter, more than ever, the wish for peace, gratitude, and renewal carries special weight.
In the quiet of uncertain times, Easter comes like light at dawn—gentle, steady, full of promise.
💛 May your heart find calm, your home be filled with warmth, and your spirit bloom again.
In the quiet of uncertain times, Easter comes like light at dawn—gentle, steady, full of promise.
💛 May your heart find calm, your home be filled with warmth, and your spirit bloom again.
Christ is risen! Happy Easter to all our readers!
This Easter, more than ever, the wish for peace, gratitude, and renewal carries special weight.In a world of uncertainty, Easter reminds us that light always returns, and hope endures.From all of us a...
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April 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM
🌿✨ This Easter, more than ever, the wish for peace, gratitude, and renewal carries special weight.
In the quiet of uncertain times, Easter comes like light at dawn—gentle, steady, full of promise.
💛 May your heart find calm, your home be filled with warmth, and your spirit bloom again.
In the quiet of uncertain times, Easter comes like light at dawn—gentle, steady, full of promise.
💛 May your heart find calm, your home be filled with warmth, and your spirit bloom again.
The Holy Light (Ἃγιον Φῶς) will arrive in Crete on the 19:30 special from Athens, landing in Chania at 20:30.
What Time Does the Holy Light (Ἃγιον Φῶς) Reach Crete on Great Saturday?
Find out when the Holy Light (Ἃγιον Φῶς) will reach Crete this Holy Saturday. Who is bringing it, how, and why?
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April 18, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The Holy Light (Ἃγιον Φῶς) will arrive in Crete on the 19:30 special from Athens, landing in Chania at 20:30.
Crete Easter bookings spiked 82.4% in 2025 as tourists rush to the Greek island for the holidays.
Crete Easter Bookings Surge 82.4% Over Last Year
Crete Easter bookings spiked 82.4% this year, as churches both East and West celebrate Easter on the same date: Sunday, April 20, 2025.
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April 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Crete Easter bookings spiked 82.4% in 2025 as tourists rush to the Greek island for the holidays.
The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos invests €75,000 in a 465-seat outdoor theater for the seaside former EOT property.
465-Seat Outdoor Theater Arrives in Agios Nikolaos
The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos invests €75,000 in a 465-seat outdoor theater for the seaside former EOT property.
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April 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos invests €75,000 in a 465-seat outdoor theater for the seaside former EOT property.
A 24-hour General Strike sweeps Greece on April 9, with workers standing together for fair wages, affordable living, and improved public services.
Thousands Protest in Greece's 24-Hour General Strike
Workers across Greece are joining a 24-hour General Strike on April 9, demanding better wages, affordable living, and public services.
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April 8, 2025 at 7:50 AM
A 24-hour General Strike sweeps Greece on April 9, with workers standing together for fair wages, affordable living, and improved public services.
Easter reservations in Santorini are at an all-time low following recent natural events.
Santorini Easter Reservations Down 70%
Santorini Easter reservations are showing a sharp decline—what does this mean for travelers and the island's tourism?
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April 7, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Easter reservations in Santorini are at an all-time low following recent natural events.
Easter in Crete—a magical season of deep traditions, lively feasts, and heartfelt gatherings under the island’s starry skies.
Rising Demand for Easter Getaways in Crete
Easter in Crete combines deep-rooted traditions and warm hospitality, attracting visitors from abroad to experience a special season.
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April 6, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Easter in Crete—a magical season of deep traditions, lively feasts, and heartfelt gatherings under the island’s starry skies.
The introduction of 25 #AnimalPolice officers in Crete marks Greece’s pioneering effort in animal welfare enforcement.
First Animal Police Unit in Greece Lands on Crete
The introduction of 25 Animal Police officers in Crete marks Greece’s pioneering effort in animal welfare enforcement.
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March 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The introduction of 25 #AnimalPolice officers in Crete marks Greece’s pioneering effort in animal welfare enforcement.
Bougainvillea in Fodele, Crete. I couldn't help a goofy pose.
March 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Bougainvillea in Fodele, Crete. I couldn't help a goofy pose.
The Venetian Walls of Heraklion are being brought to life with new initiatives to spotlight their cultural significance and history.
Modern Tech for the Venetian Walls of Heraklion
The Venetian Walls of Heraklion are being brought to life with new initiatives to spotlight their cultural significance and history.
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March 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The Venetian Walls of Heraklion are being brought to life with new initiatives to spotlight their cultural significance and history.
Santorini hotel bookings show signs of recovery as accommodations reopen ahead of Easter.
Santorini Hotel Bookings Show Signs of Recovery
Santorini hotel bookings show signs of recovery as accommodations reopen ahead of Easter. New strategies for boosting tourism on the island.
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March 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Santorini hotel bookings show signs of recovery as accommodations reopen ahead of Easter.
Finally, some good news for Santorini: the cruise season begins with Celestyal Discovery’s arrival, signaling the return of tourists on March 23. #santorinicruise #celestyalcruises #celestyaldiscovery
Santorini Cruise Season Reopens on March 23
The Santorini cruise season begins with Celestyal Discovery's arrival, signaling the return of tourists on March 23.
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March 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Finally, some good news for Santorini: the cruise season begins with Celestyal Discovery’s arrival, signaling the return of tourists on March 23. #santorinicruise #celestyalcruises #celestyaldiscovery
Wondering which #Santorinicruises didn’t make the cut this spring? We’ve got the list, the excuses, and the consolation prize destinations.
Which Santorini Cruises Were Canceled?
Wondering which Santorini cruises didn’t make the cut this spring? We’ve got the list, the excuses, and the consolation prize destinations.
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March 16, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Wondering which #Santorinicruises didn’t make the cut this spring? We’ve got the list, the excuses, and the consolation prize destinations.