Crete tourist guide

This summer will pose a major challenge to local authorities and residents of eastern Crete in terms of ensuring water supplies. Another almost snowless winter and prolonged periods without rainfall have led to serious deepening problems with freshwater resources.

Aposelemis Dam - photo source https://www.cretalive.gr /

Earlier this week, the Crete Development Organisation and representatives of the municipalities of Heraklion, Hersonissos and Agios Nikolaos unanimously decided to temporarily close the water intake from the Aposelemis dam. The closure of the possibility of drawing water from this reservoir is to be in force until 15 April, but the pessimistic scenario assumes that this decision will be extended until 1 May. The decision was taken unanimously because it was considered that the water stored in the reservoir should be reserved for the most difficult days of the tourist season, when the demand for it will increase dramatically. Thanks to the decision to close the Aposelemis reservoir, it will be possible to save 400 thousand m3 of water per month.

Last weekend in Crete resembled a holiday episode, because the temperature in many places on the island reached over 30 degrees. The town where absolutely record values were recorded was Fodele, located near Heraklion. On Sunday afternoon, the thermometers there showed as much as 34.9 degrees Celsius.

Today, there is good news for those who organize their trips independently and unconventionally. Seajets, the Greek-Cypriot ferry carrier, has just announced the launch of a new route. It will connect the port of Piraeus with the port of Rethymno in Crete and an intermediate port on the island of Milos. It will therefore be an interesting option to diversify your holiday plans.

Photo source https://www.seajets.com/

125 years ago, on 16 March 1900, Sir Arthur Evans' workers began the first excavations at what is now the most visited archaeological site in Crete, the palace of Knossos. At the same time, it is one of the most controversial archaeological sites due to the way the discoverer dealt with the priceless ruins. On the occasion of today's anniversary, we would like to recall the history of the discovery of this place and the fact that it was not the famous Englishman who discovered Knossos.
In the second part of the article you will also find some information on the planned modernizations at the excavation site and increases in ticket prices, as well as a general summary of the activities of Knossos by Vasiliki Sythiakaki, head of the Ephorate of Antiquities in Heraklion.

This morning at around 8 am a group of climbers from the Chania Mountaineering Association found the body of a 21-year-old tourist from Germany who went missing a month ago. Taking advantage of the good weather conditions, the climbers carried out another search for the missing Johan. The body of the young man was found at an altitude of 1300 meters, in the area of a mitata, or stone shepherd's hut. This place had been indicated since the beginning of the search. It was suspected that Johan, after descending from Gigilos, could have headed to this hut for the night. Unfortunately, the very difficult weather conditions that have prevailed so far in the higher parts of the White Mountains prevented earlier arrival at this place.

The ITB Berlin International Travel Fair is a kind of barometer of the upcoming tourist season. The information that is coming in clearly shows that in 2025 Greece will still maintain its high position among the most popular tourist destinations for Europeans. Although the data on already made reservations differ depending on the market and destinations, the average values indicate that early bookings in the entire country are 8% higher compared to last year. It should be noted, however, that several tourist destinations stand out above the average, and these favorites include Crete.

A Greek beach overlooking the blue sea is synonymous with a successful holiday for an increasing number of tourists.