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Trygos Traditions During Grape Harvest in Crete

1 week ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Plan your Cretan holiday for Trygos, the traditional grape harvest in Crete. Every late summer, Crete turns grape harvesting into an event as dramatic and communal as a village wedding but with more sticky feet and far fewer speeches. From the dog days of August through the indecisive weather of early October, fields fill with locals who seem to believe that picking, squishing, and fermenting grapes is the height of togetherness. Don’t tell them otherwise—tradition is a powerful thing.
Risk of Accidents in Almyrida Rises as Municipality Neglects Road Works

1 week ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Stories of InterestAlmyrida 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 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.
Why Family Time Becomes Magic During the Summer Holidays

1 week ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

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.
Hilton's ÉRA Hotel Heraklion to Open in 2026

1 week ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Stories of InterestPlatanias introduces 38 electric city bikes for free use, marking World Bicycle Day with a project promoting sustainable urban travel. The Archaeological Museum of Chania gathers artefacts from prehistoric times to the Roman era in an iconic new building. Creta Maris Resort, established in 1975 by the Metaxa family, marked its 50th anniversary with engaging celebrations and cultural highlights.
Creta Maris Resort Celebrates 50 Years of Authentic Cretan Hospitality

1 week ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Stories of InterestCreta Maris Resort, established in 1975 by the Metaxa family, marked its 50th anniversary with engaging celebrations and cultural highlights. A 4.9 magnitude earthquake shook Crete on Tuesday at 14:26, unsettling residents, especially in the Lasithi region. Find out how the 2025 fire season bans affect visitors and residents in Crete. Get details on restricted forest areas, official apps, and daily risk levels.
€60 Million Investment Approved for Multi-site Tourist Complex in Preveza

2 weeks ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

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.
Typography Museum of Chania: Where Printing Presses Get the Last Word

2 weeks ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Open the doors of the Typography Museum of Chania, and reality quickly typesets itself into two columns: nostalgia for a slower world and the awkward modern need for QR codes.
Major Overhaul Announced for Kalamata International Airport

2 weeks ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Bureaucracy loves a checklist, and Kalamata International Airport got one with full attendance. Five uniformed inspectors from the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority landed, led by Commander Georgios Saounatsos, hoping to prove that a clipboard really can change the world. If the scene required more gravitas, Airport Chief Antonis Kalantonis showed up alongside his staff, trying not to look overwhelmed by all the official interest in leaky sewage pipes.
Greek Officials Tour Lassithi Cultural Monuments

2 weeks ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Officials inspected key Lassithi cultural monuments on May 29, 2025 The Deputy Regional Governor led the site visits with a team of experts Local community leaders joined, eyes on preserving village icons The group focused on two major stone bridges: Kryopotamos and Stomio Maintenance and conservation are promised to keep the sites standing The Region of Crete treats cultural heritage as an absolute priority—at least when cameras are rolling On May 29, 2025, a procession of government suits...
The Walls Return to the City: Heraklion Reclaims Its Venetian Legacy

2 weeks ago | argophilia.com | Victoria Udrea

Heraklion reclaimed operational control of the Venetian Walls after negotiations and a 17.5-year separation. A ten-year agreement, renewable, covers all aspects of care, restoration, and public integration. Last year’s Walls Festival marked a turning point, breathing life and foot traffic into the site. City plans encompass public events, regular use, and international promotion—with a focus on attracting tourists.