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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 September 3 and 4, with free tickets from August 18.
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Samaria Gorge closes both entrances today due to weather
Crete hiking group Dromoi Zois plans hikes and canyoning trip for August 23
Kastelli airport compensation payments rise to €444 million, total construction cost nears €1.2 billion
Elafonissi and Balos rank among world’s best beaches, Tripadvisor says
Free open-air cinema returns to Kolymvari for two nights, August 18-19
Crete official says 23,000 people remain unemployed as tourism sector seeks foreign staff
CretaOne lists seven Crete spots that are more beautiful early in the morning
Crete’s old stone bridges reveal centuries of local history, record shows
Lasithi closes section of BOAK highway for two days near Xiropotamos bridge
Knossos restrooms draw visitor complaints amid cleaning dispute
Vulture rescued after landing on parked plane’s wing at Heraklion airport
Chania Film Festival calls for volunteers ahead of 14th edition
Sea-level rise once separated Crete’s Mochlos islet from the mainland, researchers say
Crete’s high-altitude Psiloritis plateau offers a quieter alternative to crowded August beaches
Crete authorities warn of heavy fines for SUP misuse, beach rackets, noise and illegal camping
Seven Crete beaches worth visiting after 6pm, CretaOne suggests
Crete forecast: clear skies and highs up to 34°C on Monday, August 17
Seven driving routes across Crete worth taking at least once
Hilton, Marriott, Rosewood and 1 Hotels plan new luxury hotels in Crete
Chania lifts swimming ban at Nea Chora beach, keeps restriction near Kladissos river
Ano Viannos olive festival draws large crowds in its third year
Seven Cretan village names trace back to Byzantine families, geography and local legend
Five spots in Crete draw comparisons to exotic destinations abroad
Crete under “Red Code” again as fire risk reaches very high level
Archanes near Heraklion draws attention for its colorful traditional architecture
Rethymno region features 18 notable beaches along Crete’s coastline
Road safety group says Greece’s e-scooter law is not being enforced in Crete
Faistos mayor reports unauthorized beach umbrellas at Kommos, seeks meeting with culture minister
Crete’s mountain villages fill with visitors and returning residents for August 15 holiday
Chania airport has over 346,000 international seats scheduled for September and October
Crete’s villages hold traditional festivals for Dekapentavgoustos on August 15-16
Faithful bring countless votive offerings to Agkarathos Monastery on Assumption Day
Linear A inscription from Crete’s Mount Juktas names ritual and pre-Dionysian deity, study says
Crete marks the Assumption of the Virgin Mary with festivals and pilgrimages on August 14-15
Chania airport passenger traffic rises 5.6% in July, Fraport Greece reports
Heraklion airport passenger traffic rises 3.3% in July, HCAA data show
Network of Cretan Winemakers launches campaign to bring local products to island festivals
Chania’s 17th “Ypercopeli” charity triathlon returns to Agioi Apostoloi on October 11
Agios Nikolaos municipality hosts two-day Dormition celebrations in Neapoli
Greece faces high fire risk on August 13-14 as ‘Hot-Dry-Windy’ conditions threaten Crete and other regions
Crete wins four awards at Education Leaders Awards 2026 for tradition-innovation project
Chania to hold fifth annual White Night on August 25
Heraklion’s 3rd Walls Festival runs August 31–September 10, closing with Nicola Piovani
TezTour head says organized religious tourism remains undeveloped in Crete
Why Cretans pair fruit with cheese: a tradition rooted in local food history
Heraklion port handles over 52,000 arrivals in 10 days amid August rush
Heraklion airport serves 181,000 passengers over three-day period, Cretalive reports
17th Festival of Flavors & Art opens in Kissamos on Sunday
Gonia Monastery in Kolymvari to host Dormition of the Virgin Mary celebrations
Chania beach party cancelled to protect loggerhead turtle nests, ARCHELON says
Ano Viannos to host 3rd Olive and Olive Oil Festival on August 14-15
Chania’s Traditional Strata continues with “Strata of Kisamos” walk on Tuesday
Suggested day trip links Zaros, Matala and Mesara villages in southern Crete
Greece issues yellow fire-risk alert for Crete on Tuesday, August 11
CretaOne lists ten Crete destinations for a weekend trip
Region of Crete festival hosts Mozart piano recital in Heraklion on Tuesday
K-pop Fever show comes to Heraklion on September 9 with 12 singers and dancers
Heraklion port handles over 32,000 passengers over long weekend
Knossos sees fewer visitors in July, tour guides report one of the toughest years
Crete ranks as Greece’s most photographed island on social media, Condé Nast Traveller finds
Six inland spots offer relief from Crete’s August heat, away from the beaches
Fuel prices in Heraklion hover near €2 per liter as Brent climbs above $84
Crete placed on level 4 fire alert as wind gusts reach 110 km/h
Seven Crete villages preserve traditional architecture and customs, away from the coast
Chania authorities plan online booking system to curb overcrowding at Balos and Elafonissi
Wedding tourism grows in Crete as couples arrive from across the globe, industry figures say
Feast of the Assumption draws crowds and returning families to Crete’s villages
Which Crete beaches stay calm when the meltemi’s north wind picks up
Eight Crete locations look more striking at night, travel feature says
Crete faces very high wildfire risk on Saturday, civil protection on alert
Transport minister says new Kastelli airport on track for November 2028 opening
Region of Crete deploys digital tools to support 2026–2028 mosquito control programme
BOAK to close for two days near Xiropotamos bridge for rock removal work
Chania short-term rental bookings reach 85% ahead of mid-August holiday
Free music night set for Knossos Park in Heraklion on August 7
Crete proposes timed entry system for Balos Lagoon
BOAK to close near Xiropotamos bridge on Friday for rock removal work
Forecaster predicts stronger meltemi winds and rising fire risk in Greece through mid-August
Minister says Preveli’s palm forest survived Rethymnon wildfire almost intact
Lifeguard union raises coverage concerns for Crete beaches as Greece logs 378 drowning deaths a year on average
Crete’s fuel prices remain among Greece’s highest as national unleaded average tops €2 a liter
EMY forecasts hot, sunny weather for Crete on Thursday, August 6
Crete’s 12th Cretan Cuisine Festival concludes in Arkalochori
Crete Included in National Rollout of 1,000 New AI Traffic Cameras
Chania Municipal Council to Approve Rents and Return of Traders to Municipal Market
Crete’s Greatest Archaeological Treasures Reveal the Depth of Minoan Civilization
Seven Historical Figures from Crete Whose Lives Remain Little Known
Children Perform Aristophanes’ ‘Peace’ at Chania Municipal Library Event
Lasithi food-service associations press for action on BOAK road works, inspections and costs
Geotechnical scientists inspect fire-hit Rethymno as federation seeks full compensation
Ierapetra hosts Eastern Crete Gastronomy Festival dedicated to the sea
Heraklion Paves Roads and Maintains Green Spaces and Street Lighting
Crete Weather Forecast: Sunshine and Highs to 37°C on Wednesday, August 5th
Wildfires have burned 42% of Attica’s forests in ten years, EU data show
Knossos to Get Early-Warning Fire Detection System
Heraklion Installs Smart Parking System With 800 New Spaces