Victoria Udrea

3 days ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

In Tylisos, the earth doesn’t rest easy. Each Easter Monday, the living answer a call—old as blood, sharp as memory. They wake before the sun. The low hum of village voices, the ache of empty plates. They march to the cemetery, hands loaded with baskets. Not just food, but memories—sticky with grief, sweet with stubborn love. The people don’t hide from pain here. They crack open red eggs on cold marble, pour raki straight from chipped bottles, and let sacrificial lamb fat drip onto the stone.

3 days ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Stories of InterestEaster in Heraklion transforms the city with ancient rituals, midnight gatherings, and a crackling sense of anticipation. Tsíkna takes center stage as Chania’s Venetian Harbor fills with locals and tourists grilling lamb by the waterfront for Orthodox Easter on Sunday, April 20, 2025. The aftermath of the Anastasi fires in Heraklion revealed dozens of minor property incidents, but thankfully, no serious damages.

3 days ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

The olive oil market this spring is about as lively as a siesta. Prices for extra-virgin olive oil have slipped, with all the enthusiasm of a dog refusing a bath. In Messinia and Ilia, the numbers dropped below four euros per kilo, as if the product held a grudge against round numbers. Over in Crete and Laconia, producers hang on to prices in the 4.10 to 4.40 euro range, but the deals are rare—like sightings of rain in August. Bulk sales?

5 days ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Stories of InterestDiscover the truth behind Crete visitor reviews and what tourists say about roads, prices, and service. Chania often shows off the kind of travel brochure charm that looks as if a dog with a smartphone shot most of the photos: welcoming locals, rich flavors, sunbleached beaches, and views that convince even the grumpiest visitor’s Instagram. According to the ever-watchful Western Crete Tourism Observatory, the reality comes with potholes—literally.

6 days ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Stories of InterestFind out when the Holy Light (Ἃγιον Φῶς) will reach Crete this Holy Saturday. Who is bringing it, how, and why? The Arkalochori swimming pool will open for public use when conditions allow and all repair works are concluded. The Kakou Oros road section officially reopened on April 17, 2025, after major upgrades by the Region of Crete. Kalou-Douli road: narrow, broken, and riddled with hazards, it is a daily ordeal for locals and tourists alike.