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Lato archaeological site adds self-guided digital audio tour
New signs at the Lato archaeological site near Agios Nikolaos let visitors access a digital audio guide by entering a number or scanning a QR code.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Free entry to museums, archaeological sites and monuments in Greece this weekend
State museums, archaeological sites and monuments in Greece offer free entry on September 26-27, 2026, the culture ministry…
Paddle Europe SUP Championships concludes in Agios Nikolaos with 14km long-distance race
Paddle Europe SUP Championships wrapped up in Agios Nikolaos on Sunday with a 14km race drawing over 160…
Aegean Airlines named Europe’s best regional airline for 15th consecutive year
Aegean Airlines won "Best Regional Airline in Europe" at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards for the 15th…
Samaria Gorge closes Tuesday, September 22, as heavy rain forecast
OFYPEKA has closed the Samaria Gorge at both entrances for Tuesday, September 22, citing an EMY forecast of…
Chersonisos municipality holds week of “Days of Tourism” events from September 22
The Municipality of Chersonisos will host "Days of Tourism 2026" events across five communities from September 22-28.
Mauve jellyfish swarm Heraklion coast from Palaiokastro to Ammoudara, resident says
Mauve stinger jellyfish have filled the sea from Pantanassa to Ammoudara near Heraklion, a local swimmer reports.
Crete forecast: highs of 31°C Monday as winds reach 5 Beaufort
Crete will see temperatures up to 31°C and winds up to 5 Beaufort on Monday, September 21, according…
Sitia wildfire eases after ‘unprecedented’ fire brigade mobilization, mayor says
Sitia's mayor says a large wildfire near Rousa Ekklisia is in remission after an extensive firefighting operation and…
Agios Nikolaos Cliff Diving 2026 concludes Sunday with finals and evening show
Agios Nikolaos Cliff Diving 2026 holds its final rounds at Lake Voulismeni on Sunday, followed by awards, a…
Crete stays hot with highs of 32°C on Sunday, forecaster says
Crete remains among Greece's hottest regions on Sunday, September 20, with highs near 32°C and mostly sunny skies,…
Coast Guard rescues 52 people from boat south of Crete, transfer to Heraklion under way
The Coast Guard rescued 52 men, including three minors, from a boat found 56 nautical miles southeast of…
Transavia France to launch direct Paris-Heraklion flights for winter 2026-2027
Transavia France will fly Paris-Heraklion up to four times weekly this winter, supporting Crete's push for year-round tourism.
Kataligariou cultural association honors women with two culture evenings at Palaiochora hill
The Kataligariou Cultural Association held two culture evenings dedicated to women on September 9-10 at the historic Palaiochora…
Crete forecast: temperatures reach 32°C as summer conditions continue Sunday
Crete will see sunshine and highs of up to 32°C on Sunday, September 20, forecaster meteo.gr says, as…
BOAK closure between Neapoli and Agios Nikolaos extended to September 24, normal traffic resumes September 25-29
Lasithi police say BOAK traffic near Agios Nikolaos returns to normal September 25-29 after the closure is extended…
Agios Nikolaos opens Paddle Europe SUP Championships with 100m sprint races
The Paddle Europe SUP Championships opened in Agios Nikolaos on September 18 with 143 athletes from 19 countries…
European Week of Sport’s ‘All Crete Blue-Green’ program to bring free wellness events to Chania and Heraklion
The EU-backed "All Crete Blue-Green" program brings over 45 free sport and wellness activities and 30 talks to…
Crete Half Marathon organizer Angela Mathioudaki to welcome 6,000 runners on October 4
Angela Mathioudaki, a well-known Cretan grandmother and event organizer, will greet runners at the Crete Half Marathon on…
Agios Nikolaos cliff diving competition opens with 17 divers over Lake Voulismeni
The eighth Agios Nikolaos Cliff Diving competition opened Saturday, September 19, with 17 divers from Europe and the…