Heraklion Port Authority raises readiness as strong north winds, 37°C heat hit Crete
The Central Port Authority of Heraklion raised readiness for Monday, August 24, as forecasters warn of strong north…
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Rethymno’s Municipal Philharmonic performs free concert in Episkopi on August 28
The Municipality of Rethymno hosts a free concert by its Municipal Philharmonic in Episkopi on August 28, rescheduled…
Frangokastello hosts second “Geogenesis” art exhibition dedicated to nature
The second "Geogenesis" exhibition opened at Frangokastello fortress in Sfakia, featuring works by 31 artists through September 20.
Kastamonitsa’s Eftazymo Festival marks 25 years of keeping Cretan tradition alive
Kastamonitsa, in the Municipality of Minoa Pediados, held its annual Eftazymo Festival, a tradition running more than 25…
Crete rated high wildfire risk for Monday, August 24, civil protection says
Several areas of Crete face high wildfire risk on Monday, August 24, prompting authorities to raise readiness, Greece's…
Elafonissi beach draws large crowds on penultimate weekend of August
Elafonissi beach in southwestern Crete remains packed with Greek and foreign visitors on the second-to-last weekend of August,…
Crete sees rising wedding tourism as couples choose the island’s coastal and rural scenery
Crete is drawing more foreign couples for weddings, with Chersonissos, Agios Nikolaos and Platanias attracting growing interest, a…
Foreign tourists flock to Heraklion’s Saturday street market for a local experience
Foreign visitors are increasingly drawn to Heraklion's Saturday street market, seeking fresh produce, local goods and an authentic…
Crete forecast: high temperatures continue Sunday, August 23, with highs of 36-37°C
Greece's National Meteorological Service forecasts largely clear skies for Crete on Sunday, with temperatures reaching 36-37°C in places.
Rethymno inspections find 25 buildings severely damaged after major wildfire
Re-inspections of 70 buildings in Rethymno's Agios Vasileios and Amari municipalities found 25 with severe structural damage after…
Platanias holds free concerts and shows through August 25 for 16th cultural festival
The Municipality of Platanias continues its 16th cultural festival with free concerts, theatre and a wine-tasting evening across…
Falasarna beach in Chania pairs turquoise waters with an ancient city-state’s ruins, CretaOne reports
Falasarna beach near Chania combines crystal-clear waters with the ruins of an ancient Hellenistic city-state, CretaOne reports.
Passengers wait on tarmac as passport queues build at Heraklion airport
A passenger says long passport-control queues at Heraklion airport left arrivals waiting on the tarmac after a Saturday…
Greece heatwave persists through August 26, Crete highs reach 35-36°C
A heatwave will keep mainland Greece at 38-42°C through August 26, with Crete reaching 35-36°C, meteo.gr says.
Rethymno sea scouts sail traditional wooden boats during JamboCretto 2026 gathering
Rethymno Sea Scouts held training voyages on traditional wooden boats on August 21-22 as part of the JamboCretto…
Coast guard rescues 33 migrants off southern Gavdos
A tanker rescued about 33 migrants from a boat found 16 nautical miles south of Gavdos on Saturday,…
Crete forecast: temperatures set to reach 40°C this weekend as heatwave persists
Crete faces near 40°C heat this weekend, with meteo.gr forecasting heatwave conditions across Greece to persist into next…
Chania’s 12th Mikis Theodorakis Festival runs August 31 to September 3, 2026
Chania hosts the 12th Mikis Theodorakis Festival from August 31 to September 3, 2026, marking 100+1 years since…
Seven Cretan dishes born of scarcity now rank among the island’s culinary treasures, CretaOne reports
CretaOne traces seven Cretan dishes, from dakos to hortopita, that older generations created from whatever was available at…
Firefighters battle blaze in low vegetation near Zoniana, Crete
Ground and air crews are fighting a fire in low vegetation near Zoniana, Mylopotamos, that broke out around…
Preveli’s palm forest could turn green again within two to three years, botanist says
A botanist at the Natural History Museum of Crete says Preveli's fire-damaged palm forest could recover within two…
OFI beats CSKA Sofia 3-0 in Europa League play-off first leg
OFI beat CSKA Sofia 3-0 at Pankritio Stadium in the first leg of a Europa League qualifying play-off,…
Crete’s modern roads often trace routes used since antiquity, CretaOne reports
CretaOne reports that some of Crete's modern roads follow travel corridors used by people and goods for thousands…
Fossils show Crete once hosted dwarf elephants and hippos, no longer found on the island
Fossil finds in Crete reveal a Pleistocene-era fauna that included dwarf elephants, extinct hippos and distinctive deer, unlike…
Crete tourism sets high arrival numbers but visitor spending grows more cautious, analysis finds
Crete drew about 6.35 million visits and €4.34 billion in travel receipts in 2025, but an analysis says…
Crete forecast: clear skies, temperatures reach 34°C on Friday, August 21
Greece's National Meteorological Service forecasts clear skies over Crete on Friday, August 21, with highs up to 34°C…