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Crete Set for Record-Breaking Tourism in 2025 as Bookings Surge and Infrastructure Expands

Crete is positioning itself for an unprecedented tourism season in 2025, building on last year’s success and fueled by significant ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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JW Marriott to Open First Greek Resort on Crete’s Marathi Beach in Summer 2025

Luxury hotel brand JW Marriott is set to make its Greek debut this summer with the opening of a sprawling ...
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New ETIAS Requirement for Greece: What Travelers from 60 Countries Need to Know for 2025-2026

Travelers from the United States, United Kingdom, and approximately 60 other countries planning to visit Crete and other parts of ...
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Crete Cut Off: Strike to Halt All Flights, Ferries, and Ground Transport This Friday, February 28

All flights to and from Crete will be grounded this Friday as Greece braces for a 24-hour nationwide general strike ...
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Rethymno Carnival 2025: “Come Into the Light” Theme Marks 111 Years of Celebration

The vibrant streets of Rethymno are once again pulsating with carnival energy as the city’s renowned celebration continues under the ...
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Samaria Gorge Implements New Pricing and Enhanced Safety Measures for 2025

The Samaria Gorge National Park has announced significant changes for the 2025 season, including doubled entrance fees and strengthened safety ...
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Crete’s Water Crisis Deepens: Reservoirs at Historic Lows as Drought Persists into 2025

Crete’s water crisis has reached unprecedented levels in early 2025, with eastern regions facing particularly severe shortages. The situation has ...
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Cretan Olive Oil Producers Face Historic Price Drop While Retailers Profit in 2025

The Cretan olive oil market is experiencing unprecedented price dynamics in early 2025, following a sharp decline that began in ...
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