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.
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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.
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.
United Nations World Tourism Organization Crowns 55 “Best Tourism Villages” for 2024
The UNWTO's "Best Tourism Villages" initiative recognizes rural destinations prioritizing sustainability and cultural preservation.
Water Ways Through the Ages: Heraklion’s Quest for Water
Heraklion's water history spans Minoan, Venetian, and Ottoman civilizations, each shaping its management systems with aqueducts, fountains, and cisterns.
Rice Cultivation in Messara Plain: A Story of Ambition and Adaptation
The history of now abandoned rice cultivation in Crete's Messara Plain, a tale of ambition, challenges, and adaptation.