Region of Crete festival hosts Mozart piano recital in Heraklion on Tuesday
The Region of Crete's festival presents a free Mozart piano recital by Aris Graikousis on August 11 in…
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K-pop Fever show comes to Heraklion on September 9 with 12 singers and dancers
K-pop Fever, a touring music and dance production from London, performs at Technopolis Theatre in Heraklion on September…
Heraklion port handles over 32,000 passengers over long weekend
Heraklion port recorded 36 ferry arrivals and departures and over 32,000 passengers plus 4,648 cruise passengers over the…
Knossos sees fewer visitors in July, tour guides report one of the toughest years
The Knossos archaeological site recorded about 10,000 fewer visitors in July than last year, though August shows stronger…
Crete ranks as Greece’s most photographed island on social media, Condé Nast Traveller finds
Condé Nast Traveller ranks Crete as Greece's most photographed island on social media, ahead of Santorini, Rhodes, Corfu…
Six inland spots offer relief from Crete’s August heat, away from the beaches
Crete's mountain villages, springs, gorges and a lake offer cooler alternatives to crowded beaches during the hottest days…
Fuel prices in Heraklion hover near €2 per liter as Brent climbs above $84
Unleaded and diesel prices in Heraklion sit near €2 a liter as Brent crude rises above $84, with…
Crete placed on level 4 fire alert as wind gusts reach 110 km/h
Greece's Civil Protection authority placed Crete and several other regions on level 4 fire alert after gusts up…
Seven Crete villages preserve traditional architecture and customs, away from the coast
Villages including Anogia, Margarites, Kritsa, Vamos, Spili, Therisso and Zaros retain traditional architecture and crafts, according to a…
Chania authorities plan online booking system to curb overcrowding at Balos and Elafonissi
Local authorities are developing an action plan, including an online booking platform, to limit visitor numbers at Crete's…
Wedding tourism grows in Crete as couples arrive from across the globe, industry figures say
Hotel and travel industry representatives say wedding tourism is expanding in Crete, with couples arriving from the UK,…
Feast of the Assumption draws crowds and returning families to Crete’s villages
Crete's villages fill each August 15 as pilgrims and diaspora Cretans return for the Feast of the Assumption…
Which Crete beaches stay calm when the meltemi’s north wind picks up
When strong north winds roughen Crete's northern coast, south-facing beaches such as Matala, Plakias and Palaiochora may offer…
Eight Crete locations look more striking at night, travel feature says
A CretaOne feature highlights Crete sites, from Venetian harbours to mountain villages, described as more impressive after sunset.
Crete faces very high wildfire risk on Saturday, civil protection on alert
Crete's civil protection mechanism is on heightened alert as the region faces a category 4, "very high" wildfire…
Transport minister says new Kastelli airport on track for November 2028 opening
Greece's infrastructure minister says the new Kastelli airport remains on track to be fully operational by November 2028,…
Region of Crete deploys digital tools to support 2026–2028 mosquito control programme
The Region of Crete is using the e-bite and Mosquito Vision digital tools to support its 2026–2028 integrated…
BOAK to close for two days near Xiropotamos bridge for rock removal work
The existing BOAK highway will close near the Xiropotamos bridge on August 10-11 for removal of unstable rock…
Chania short-term rental bookings reach 85% ahead of mid-August holiday
Short-term rental pre-bookings in Chania have reached 85% for the mid-August holiday week, market data shows.
Free music night set for Knossos Park in Heraklion on August 7
A free live music event featuring Greek folk and popular songs takes place at Knossos Park in Heraklion…
Crete proposes timed entry system for Balos Lagoon
Local authorities in western Crete have asked Greece’s Ministry of Environment and Energy to introduce timed visitor entry…
BOAK to close near Xiropotamos bridge on Friday for rock removal work
The New Road Axis of Crete (BOAK) will close at the Xiropotamos bridge on Friday, August 7, 2026,…
Forecaster predicts stronger meltemi winds and rising fire risk in Greece through mid-August
Meteorologist Thodoris Kolydas forecasts a stronger meltemi from Sunday, with hot, dry weather and heightened fire risk continuing…
Minister says Preveli’s palm forest survived Rethymnon wildfire almost intact
Environment Minister Stavros Papastavrou says the Preveli palm forest lost only 3.5 acres out of 30 in a…
Lifeguard union raises coverage concerns for Crete beaches as Greece logs 378 drowning deaths a year on average
Greece averages 378 fatal water accidents a year, and Heraklion's lifeguard union head says coverage often falls short…
Crete’s fuel prices remain among Greece’s highest as national unleaded average tops €2 a liter
Crete's four regional units register among Greece's highest unleaded prices, with Heraklion at €2.061 per liter as the…