Culture Central to Crete's Infrastructure Boom, Minister Says

Friday, 29 May 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Greece's Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni has highlighted culture as a central thread connecting the major development projects currently underway in Crete. Speaking about the island's ongoing transformation, she emphasized that cultural heritage and identity should guide large-scale changes rather than be overshadowed by them. Crete is currently experiencing significant infrastructure development, including the construction of the new Kastelli International Airport east of Heraklion, expected to open around 2028, and the BOAK east-west highway expansion. For visitors, this signals that Crete is investing in both modernizing access and preserving the cultural sites and traditions that make the island a destination. Travelers can continue to explore Crete's archaeological sites, museums, and traditional villages without disruption to the island's cultural offerings.