Tourism minister opens renovated Agios Nikolaos marina after €1.9 million upgrade
Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni inaugurated the renovated Agios Nikolaos marina, a project the mayor says cost more than…
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Sedimentary rocks near Heraklion preserve traces of an ancient sea, geological record shows
Rock formations near Agia Irini, south of Heraklion, contain marine fossils showing the area was once covered by…
Kofinas peak in Crete’s Asterousia mountains offers views of sea and mountains alike
The Kofinas peak in Crete's Asterousia mountains gives visitors views of the Libyan Sea on one side and…
Village name suffixes reveal Crete’s family and historical roots, CretaOne reports
CretaOne reports that suffixes in Cretan village names, such as "-ianá," "-ia" and "-chóri," often trace back to…
CretaOne outlines a full day in Heraklion for under €20
CretaOne suggests a full day of coffee, a walk, a beach visit and sunset in Heraklion can cost…
Cruise ship Sun Princess docks at Souda with 4,659 passengers
The cruise ship Sun Princess arrived at Souda port in Chania on August 18 carrying 4,659 passengers.
Crete tops Greek island searches on Google ahead of summer, survey finds
A survey by Aurora Digital Marketing finds Crete leads Google searches among Greek islands, with ferry tickets the…
Chania home prices reach up to €5,500 per square meter, report says
A first-half 2026 BNP-affiliated report says Crete's housing market keeps rising, with Chania prices reaching up to €5,500…
Region of Crete brings free theatre performances to villages across the island
The Region of Crete's "Days of Theatre" program brings 23 free performances to 19 villages and towns across…
Orthodox Academy of Crete hosts international CERN physics conference from August 19-30
The Orthodox Academy of Crete hosts the 15th International Conference on New Frontiers in Physics (ICNFP 2026) from…
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…
Samaria Gorge closes both entrances today due to weather
Samaria Gorge is closed from both entrances on Tuesday, August 18, after forecasters predicted rainfall exceeding safety limits.
Crete hiking group Dromoi Zois plans hikes and canyoning trip for August 23
Crete's Dromoi Zois hiking group has announced hiking, swimming and canyoning options for Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Kastelli airport compensation payments rise to €444 million, total construction cost nears €1.2 billion
Compensation tied to Heraklion's new Kasteli airport has risen to €444.3 million, pushing total construction cost to nearly…
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.
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…