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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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