Many Cretan villages changed names during 20th-century renaming drive, CretaOne reports
CretaOne reports that many Cretan villages lost centuries-old names during Greece's 20th-century renaming drive, though some old names…
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Crete’s mountain villages, including Anogeia, offer an alternative to crowded coastal resorts, feature says
A travel feature highlights Crete's Anogeia and the Nida plateau, alongside inland spots in Epirus and Naxos, as…
Crete forecast: clear skies and highs up to 33°C on Thursday, August 20
Crete will see mostly clear skies on Thursday, with northerly winds of 2-4 Beaufort and temperatures between 22°C…
Skinakas Observatory moves remaining 2026 open nights to Anogia venue
Skinakas Observatory is relocating its remaining 2026 open nights to a themed park in Anogia due to ongoing…
Chania officials seek changes to weather thresholds behind Samaria Gorge closures
Chania officials are asking for revised weather thresholds after inaccurate forecasts repeatedly closed Samaria Gorge, angering local business…
Second Festival of Fountains brings violinist Giannis Sfakianos to Kritsa’s Chaniotena fountain
The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos hosts violinist Giannis Sfakianos's "Feggarostrata" album at Kritsa's Chaniotena fountain on August 27.
New 3-star hotel approved for Chania’s Korakies as upgrades progress in Rethymno, Paleochora
A new 56-bed, 3-star hotel is moving forward in Korakies, Chania, while interventions are planned for hotels in…
Heraklion’s Walls Festival returns for a third year, closing with composer Nicola Piovani
Heraklion's third Walls Festival runs August 31-September 10, 2026, with 35+ events across the city's Venetian walls, closing…
Crete to see rising temperatures from Wednesday, sharper heat from Friday, meteorologist says
Meteorologist Michalis Karakatsanis says Crete's temperatures will climb from August 19, peaking August 22-25, though it is too…
Chania Film Festival’s summer exhibitions continue through August 30
The Chania Film Festival's annual summer exhibitions run through August 30 at the Megalo Arsenali in Chania's Venetian…
New growth appears in Preveli’s fire-damaged palm forest, forestry officials say
Weeks after a July 29 wildfire, green shoots have appeared on palm trees in Preveli's burned palm forest,…
Elafonissi ranks second-best beach in the world, beach.com says
Beach.com's 2026 Global Beach Index ranks Chania's Elafonissi second worldwide and first in Europe, with Falassarna and Balos…
Tourism minister opens renovated Agios Nikolaos marina after €1.9 million upgrade
Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni inaugurated the renovated Agios Nikolaos marina, a project the mayor says cost more than…
Sedimentary rocks near Heraklion preserve traces of an ancient sea, geological record shows
Rock formations near Agia Irini, south of Heraklion, contain marine fossils showing the area was once covered by…
Kofinas peak in Crete’s Asterousia mountains offers views of sea and mountains alike
The Kofinas peak in Crete's Asterousia mountains gives visitors views of the Libyan Sea on one side and…
Village name suffixes reveal Crete’s family and historical roots, CretaOne reports
CretaOne reports that suffixes in Cretan village names, such as "-ianá," "-ia" and "-chóri," often trace back to…
CretaOne outlines a full day in Heraklion for under €20
CretaOne suggests a full day of coffee, a walk, a beach visit and sunset in Heraklion can cost…
Cruise ship Sun Princess docks at Souda with 4,659 passengers
The cruise ship Sun Princess arrived at Souda port in Chania on August 18 carrying 4,659 passengers.
Crete tops Greek island searches on Google ahead of summer, survey finds
A survey by Aurora Digital Marketing finds Crete leads Google searches among Greek islands, with ferry tickets the…
Chania home prices reach up to €5,500 per square meter, report says
A first-half 2026 BNP-affiliated report says Crete's housing market keeps rising, with Chania prices reaching up to €5,500…
Region of Crete brings free theatre performances to villages across the island
The Region of Crete's "Days of Theatre" program brings 23 free performances to 19 villages and towns across…
Orthodox Academy of Crete hosts international CERN physics conference from August 19-30
The Orthodox Academy of Crete hosts the 15th International Conference on New Frontiers in Physics (ICNFP 2026) from…
Region of Crete stages ‘Tradition and Memory’ concerts at Ancient Aptera in September
The Region of Crete will hold two "Tradition and Memory" concerts at the theatre of Ancient Aptera on…
Samaria Gorge closes both entrances today due to weather
Samaria Gorge is closed from both entrances on Tuesday, August 18, after forecasters predicted rainfall exceeding safety limits.
Crete hiking group Dromoi Zois plans hikes and canyoning trip for August 23
Crete's Dromoi Zois hiking group has announced hiking, swimming and canyoning options for Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Kastelli airport compensation payments rise to €444 million, total construction cost nears €1.2 billion
Compensation tied to Heraklion's new Kasteli airport has risen to €444.3 million, pushing total construction cost to nearly…