Elafonissi and Balos rank among world’s best beaches, Tripadvisor says
Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Best of the Best awards place Elafonissi second and Balos third among the world's beaches.
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Free open-air cinema returns to Kolymvari for two nights, August 18-19
The Municipality of Platanias hosts two nights of free open-air film screenings in Kolymvari, Chania, on August 18…
Crete official says 23,000 people remain unemployed as tourism sector seeks foreign staff
A Crete regional tourism official says 28,756 people were unemployed by end of July, with only 5,942 receiving…
CretaOne lists seven Crete spots that are more beautiful early in the morning
CretaOne recommends visiting seven Crete locations, from Chania's old harbor to Vai beach, before crowds and heat build…
Crete’s old stone bridges reveal centuries of local history, record shows
A record of Crete's stone bridges highlights structures across the island's four regional units, some dating to the…
Lasithi closes section of BOAK highway for two days near Xiropotamos bridge
Traffic on Crete's BOAK highway in Lasithi will be suspended for two days near the Xiropotamos bridge for…
Knossos restrooms draw visitor complaints amid cleaning dispute
Visitors report poor conditions in the restrooms at the Knossos refreshment stand as a dispute over cleaning staff…
Vulture rescued after landing on parked plane’s wing at Heraklion airport
Firefighters rescued a vulture found resting on an airplane wing at Heraklion's "Nikos Kazantzakis" airport on Sunday night.
Chania Film Festival calls for volunteers ahead of 14th edition
The Chania Film Festival is recruiting volunteers for its 14th edition, running October 21 to November 1, 2026,…
Sea-level rise once separated Crete’s Mochlos islet from the mainland, researchers say
Researchers say the small islet of Mochlos in eastern Crete was once joined to the mainland by a…
Crete’s high-altitude Psiloritis plateau offers a quieter alternative to crowded August beaches
Around 1,400-1,600 metres up Mount Psiloritis, the Nida plateau, stone shelters and Idaean Cave offer a quiet contrast…
Crete authorities warn of heavy fines for SUP misuse, beach rackets, noise and illegal camping
Crete authorities remind beachgoers that violations involving SUP boards, rackets, noise and camping can bring fines of up…
Seven Crete beaches worth visiting after 6pm, CretaOne suggests
CretaOne highlights seven Crete beaches across Chania, Heraklion and Rethymno that it says are worth visiting in the…
Crete forecast: clear skies and highs up to 34°C on Monday, August 17
The National Meteorological Service forecasts generally clear skies for Crete on Monday, with temperatures reaching 30-34°C and winds…
Seven driving routes across Crete worth taking at least once
Zarpanews highlights seven car routes across Crete, from Heraklion's Knossos to the Nida Plateau and Elounda, showcasing the…
Hilton, Marriott, Rosewood and 1 Hotels plan new luxury hotels in Crete
International hotel groups Hilton, Marriott, Rosewood and 1 Hotels are developing new luxury properties in Heraklion and Elounda…
Chania lifts swimming ban at Nea Chora beach, keeps restriction near Kladissos river
Chania authorities have declared Nea Chora beach safe for swimming after lab tests, but the ban remains near…
Ano Viannos olive festival draws large crowds in its third year
The 3rd Olive and Olive Oil Festival in Ano Viannos concluded with strong attendance, as the mayor called…
Seven Cretan village names trace back to Byzantine families, geography and local legend
A feature explores the origins of seven Cretan village names, linking them to geography, Byzantine settlers and local…
Five spots in Crete draw comparisons to exotic destinations abroad
Turquoise lagoons, palm groves and rugged gorges give several Crete locations, from Balos to Vai, the look of…
Crete under “Red Code” again as fire risk reaches very high level
Crete remains under a Red Code fire alert on Sunday as Greece's Civil Protection agency forecasts very high…
Archanes near Heraklion draws attention for its colorful traditional architecture
Archanes, a village about 14 km south of Heraklion, is known for its restored neoclassical houses and flower-filled…
Rethymno region features 18 notable beaches along Crete’s coastline
A guide describes 18 beaches across the Rethymno region of Crete, from Preveli to Fotinari, noting their access,…
Road safety group says Greece’s e-scooter law is not being enforced in Crete
ESYPROTA president Yannis Lionakis says Greece's e-scooter regulations are not being applied in Heraklion and other Cretan cities,…
Faistos mayor reports unauthorized beach umbrellas at Kommos, seeks meeting with culture minister
The mayor of Faistos says private individuals placed unauthorized umbrellas at Kommos beach and has requested a meeting…
Crete’s mountain villages fill with visitors and returning residents for August 15 holiday
On the Assumption Day holiday, inland Cretan villages such as Anogia, Zaros, Kritsa, Archanes and Spili see squares…