The New Geotour Theme
A custom theme for exploring the Cretan landscape, featuring advanced map integration with Cesium 3D, video paths, and virtual tours.
Author: admin
Pioneer Archaeologists and Early Excavations
The late 19th to early 20th centuries marked a transformative period for Cretan archaeology, shifting from myth to the discovery of the Minoan civilization.
New Campervan Regulations and Their Implications for Tourism
Strict ban on unauthorized campervan stays, especially coasts/forests/sites, enforced with €300 fines and vehicle removal by authorities.
Operation Landmark: The Abduction of General Heinrich Kreipe, Crete 1944
A joint British SOE and Cretan Resistance operation abducted German General Kreipe in 1944, leading to a mountain evasion and brutal reprisals.
Major Antiquity Smuggling Ring Dismantled in Crete; Public Official Among Six Arrested
Six arrested in Crete, including a public official, for trafficking antiquities valued over €3M. Seizures included artifacts, weapons & narcotics.
The Revised Ticketing Policy for Archaeological Sites and Museums in Greece (Effective April 2025)
Effective April 2025, a new 5-tier pricing system applies to ~350 sites based on visitor numbers. Winter discounts & multi-site passes ended.
