Mihaela Lica Butler

Greece

Managing Editor at argophilia.com

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Top 10 Family-Friendly Attractions in Heraklion

1 day ago | argophilia.com | Mihaela Lica Butler

Stories of InterestPlan your family holiday in Crete with the ultimate list of family-friendly attractions in Heraklion. Perfect for tourists travelling with kids. Almyrida residents and tourists are facing a risk of accidents due to an unfinished road restoration following municipal water pipe works. The art exhibition ‘The Secret Thread of Ariadne’ opens at the Polychoro in Heraklion, June 6–13, 2025, offering free entry to all guests.
Dia Island Uncovered

2 days ago | argophilia.com | Mihaela Lica Butler

Stories of InterestDia Island is a protected haven just off Crete, once a major Minoan port, now a Natura 2000 site. The August Full Moon in Crete offers travelers a rare chance to join Cretans in island-wide festivities. The Heraklion Venetian Port shows dangerous damage after recent seismic activity. Locals demand immediate government intervention as cracks and collapses threaten safety and heritage. Discover which Rethymno beaches have swimming prohibited.
What Awaits Travelers Under the August Full Moon in Crete

2 days ago | argophilia.com | Mihaela Lica Butler

The August Full Moon (the Sturgeon Moon) in 2025 appears on August 9 at 3:55 AM ET;Traditionally, more than 120 archaeological sites and museums across Greece participate every year;Thousands gather across Crete’s major sites for free events and concerts;50: The mythical count of Selene and Endymion’s daughters, echoing the moon’s ancient ties to the Olympic cycle. Pack a light sweater; island nights often surprise you with a gentle chill.
Heraklion's Venetian Port Crumbles

2 days ago | argophilia.com | Mihaela Lica Butler

Stories of InterestThe Heraklion Venetian Port shows dangerous damage after recent seismic activity. Locals demand immediate government intervention as cracks and collapses threaten safety and heritage. Discover which Rethymno beaches have swimming prohibited. Detailed guidance from the Regional Health Directorate of Crete. Platanias introduces 38 electric city bikes for free use, marking World Bicycle Day with a project promoting sustainable urban travel.
This June, Join the Coastal and Underwater Cleanup in Santorini

3 days ago | argophilia.com | Mihaela Lica Butler

Stories of InterestUnpaid hours in Crete’s tourism industry have sparked outrage, with hotel workers forced to put in extra work after clocking out, according to reports received by the Heraklion Labor Center. Passenger traffic at Heraklion Airport surged by 2.5% in May 2025. Official figures reveal top arrivals from Germany, France, and the UK.
Stumbling Into the Saddle: A Primer on Horseback Riding in Crete

4 days ago | argophilia.com | Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete, where history and olive oil flow in equal measure, never met a tourist activity it didn’t try to monetize. Horseback riding tops the list during the post-winter, pre-sunburn window, just as the island dries out and locals can feign enthusiasm for directing horses and tourists in equal numbers. No beach towel required—only long pants, the audacity to trust a large animal, and an appetite for mild humiliation in public.
83.7 Million EUR for New Tourism SMEs

5 days ago | argophilia.com | Mihaela Lica Butler

Stories of Interest83.7 million EUR in public funding has been approved to support 448 new tourism SMEs in Attica and the South Aegean. Cracks and subsidence have appeared at the Port of Heraklion following dredging work and increased seismic activity. Erosion has erased much of the Agia Pelagia beach just as the tourist season begins, leaving business owners angry and tourists disappointed.
Agia Pelagia Is Losing Its Beach to Relentless Erosion

5 days ago | argophilia.com | Mihaela Lica Butler

Every summer, tourists flock to Agia Pelagia expecting sun, sand, and the kind of beach that makes Instagram jealous. This year, though, the biggest thing turning heads isn’t the view. It’s the vanishing beach. Erosion is working overtime, shaving off nearly half of the western shoreline and spitting it out somewhere in the deep blue.
New Shop on the Acropolis Opens June 1

6 days ago | argophilia.com | Mihaela Lica Butler

The New Shop on the Acropolis is about to give tourists and locals a whole new reason to visit. On June 1, 2025, at noon sharp, the Hellenic Ministry of Culture will hand the keys to this shiny new shop over to the public. Forget what you think you know about stuffy museum stores: this one sits right at the heart of history, thanks to ODAP, the agency overseeing cultural resources in Greece. Guests won’t just get to nab tacky postcards.
Bramiana Dam Water Levels Plummet

1 week ago | argophilia.com | Mihaela Lica Butler

Bramiana Dam’s water level is at its lowest safe point, now showing off the foundation of a long-submerged church Poor water quality threatens Ierapetra’s greenhouse economy Farmers and officials ring the alarm, call for faster infrastructure upgrades Birds and wildlife are put at risk, as the dam is an ecological hotspot The shrinking lake transforms tourist tours into lessons on water scarcity and climate tension Travelers used to come to Bramiana Dam for its stunning water views,...