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…
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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…
Chania airport has over 346,000 international seats scheduled for September and October
Chania's Ioannis Daskalogiannis airport has 346,162 international flight seats scheduled for September and October, according to INSETE data.
Crete’s villages hold traditional festivals for Dekapentavgoustos on August 15-16
Villages across Crete's four prefectures are holding traditional panigyria on August 15 and 16, 2026, to mark the…
Faithful bring countless votive offerings to Agkarathos Monastery on Assumption Day
Crowds of pilgrims visited Agkarathos Monastery in Crete on August 15 to light candles and leave votive offerings…
Linear A inscription from Crete’s Mount Juktas names ritual and pre-Dionysian deity, study says
A new study decodes a Linear A inscription on a stone offering table from Crete's Mount Juktas sanctuary,…
Crete marks the Assumption of the Virgin Mary with festivals and pilgrimages on August 14-15
Villages, monasteries and squares across Crete host religious services and traditional festivals for the August 14-15 holiday of…
Chania airport passenger traffic rises 5.6% in July, Fraport Greece reports
Fraport Greece reports Chania's "Daskalogiannis" airport handled 791,120 passengers in July 2026, up 5.6% year-on-year.
Heraklion airport passenger traffic rises 3.3% in July, HCAA data show
Heraklion airport served 1,750,263 passengers in July 2026, up 3.3% year-on-year, according to Civil Aviation Authority data.
Network of Cretan Winemakers launches campaign to bring local products to island festivals
The Network of Cretan Winemakers, backed by the Region of Crete, is promoting local wine and produce at…
Chania’s 17th “Ypercopeli” charity triathlon returns to Agioi Apostoloi on October 11
The 17th "Ypercopeli" charity triathlon and related events take place at Agioi Apostoloi in Chania on October 11,…
Agios Nikolaos municipality hosts two-day Dormition celebrations in Neapoli
The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos and the Neapoli Municipal Community will hold religious and cultural events in Neapoli…
Greece faces high fire risk on August 13-14 as ‘Hot-Dry-Windy’ conditions threaten Crete and other regions
Meteo's Flame team warns of a "Hot-Dry-Windy" fire risk for August 13-14, with southern Crete among the areas…
Crete wins four awards at Education Leaders Awards 2026 for tradition-innovation project
A Crete-based cultural and educational initiative won two gold and two silver awards at the Education Leaders Awards…
Chania to hold fifth annual White Night on August 25
Chania's Chamber of Commerce, Commercial Association and the Region of Crete will hold the fifth "White Night" shopping…
Heraklion’s 3rd Walls Festival runs August 31–September 10, closing with Nicola Piovani
Heraklion's 3rd Walls Festival runs 31 August–10 September with over 35 events, closing with Oscar-winning composer Nicola Piovani.
TezTour head says organized religious tourism remains undeveloped in Crete
TezTour president Dimitris Charitidis says Crete lacks an organized religious tourism product despite its many monasteries and churches.
Why Cretans pair fruit with cheese: a tradition rooted in local food history
Cretan food tradition long combines sweet fruits like watermelon and melon with local cheeses, a practice rooted in…
Heraklion port handles over 52,000 arrivals in 10 days amid August rush
Heraklion port recorded over 52,000 passenger arrivals between August 1-10, with traffic expected to reverse after August 16.
Heraklion airport serves 181,000 passengers over three-day period, Cretalive reports
Heraklion's Nikos Kazantzakis airport handled 1,088 flights and 181,145 passengers between August 7 and 9, according to Cretalive.