9 Fascinating Facts About Arkadi Monastery in Crete (+ Best Guided Tours)
Perched majestically on a fertile plateau in central Crete, Arkadi Monastery isn’t just another ancient Greek religious site—it’s a powerful ...
Orthodox Easter in Crete 2025: Holy Week Celebrations
As spring blossoms across Crete’s rugged landscapes, the island prepares for its most cherished annual celebration. Orthodox Easter—the cornerstone of ...
9 Local Crafts in Crete That Showcase Its Artistic Heritage (And Where to Experience Them)
When you step foot on Crete, it feels like stepping into a living museum—a place where history, culture, and artistry ...
Diktaeon Cave Remains Closed Throughout Summer 2025: Visitors Urged to Adjust Travel Plans
The Greek Ministry of Culture has confirmed that the historic Diktaeon Cave (also known as Psychro Cave) will remain closed ...
Greek Ministry of Culture Announces New Pricing for Crete’s Historical Sites Starting April 2025
Visitors to Crete’s archaeological treasures and historical sites will face higher entrance fees beginning April 1, 2025, as the Greek ...
What NOT to Do When Interacting with Cretans to Show Respect
Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, is not just a place of breathtaking landscapes and ancient history—it is a ...
Record-Breaking Visits to Knossos Palace: €3.5 Million Modernization Plan and 2025 Price Adjustments
Knossos Palace, the crown jewel of Minoan civilization and one of Greece’s most treasured archaeological sites, shattered all previous attendance ...
8 Must-See Gems of Gavdos, Crete: Complete Travel Guide to Europe’s Southernmost Island
Just a short ferry ride away from Crete’s southern coast lies Gavdos Island – Europe’s southernmost point and one of ...
Spinalonga Island Entrance Fee More Than Doubles for 2025: What Visitors Need to Know
Visitors to Crete’s historic Spinalonga Island will face significantly higher costs in 2025, with entrance fees more than doubling from ...
Nikos Kazantzakis: Exploring His Fascinating Life and Enduring Legacy Beyond Zorba
When most people hear the name Nikos Kazantzakis, they immediately think of Zorba the Greek, but this towering figure of ...
Crete’s New Souda Cruise Terminal: The Delicate Balance of Development and Preservation in 2025
A major infrastructure project is underway in Chania that will significantly alter Crete’s tourism landscape, raising both economic opportunities and ...
21 Mouthwatering Greek Mezedes You Must Try in Crete
You’re about to discover the absolute heart and soul of Cretan cuisine through its most beloved Greek mezedes – those ...
Changes Coming to Kourtaliotiko Gorge in 2025: Limited Access, New Fees, and Swimming Ban
Kourtaliotiko Gorge, one of Crete’s most spectacular natural attractions in southern Rethymno, will implement a new management system including a ...
5 Fascinating Facts About The Cretan Dialect: The Living Heritage of Cretan Greek
Crete stands as a cultural treasure at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, where Europe’s oldest living dialect thrives alongside traditions ...