Mihaela Lica Butler

6 days ago | argophilia.com | Mihaela Lica Butler

Stories of InterestHosted by the Municipality of Amari, the Leonidas Kladou Statue Unveiling on June 30, 2025, honors the legendary Cretan musician. The Region of Crete unveiled an Operational Plan for Cretan Food Culture to strengthen the island’s culinary identity. A British tourist contracted Legionnaires’ disease after a stay at a distinguished hotel in Heraklion, Crete, in early June. In the summer of 2025, as mass tourism begins to lose its luster, a quieter revolution is underway.

2 weeks ago | argophilia.com | Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion, that hectic city where you risk your toes walking near the port, is bracing for a new era. Crete’s new Kastelli International Airport, now looming in the countryside near the ancient airstrip of Nikos Kazantzakis, is expected to greet the world by 2028. Greek officials seem convinced it will save the tourism industry—or at least distract from summer traffic jams.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.