Greece's largest island offers every kind of sunshine break, from amped-up all-inclusives to chic urban stays, beach hotels ...

For hundreds of years experts have been trying to find answers as to how the great Minoan civilization of Crete came to an ...

El Argar had a centralized system for the production and distribution of its pottery vessels and clay objects, all made from material sourced from a single location ...

The town is dotted with small bars, traditional Greek restaurants and even the ruins of an ancient castle. Paleochora is also home to numerous affordable hotels. While other regions in Crete have ...

Constant expansion has introduced a sense of modernism to this ancient city ... connecting the city with nearby islands like Aegina and Crete. Located approximately 6 miles southwest of central ...

Credit: Mary Harrsch, Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 The Mediterranean Sea used to be filled with pirates who terrorized not only Ancient Greece but Rome as well ... he unleashed 2,000 soldiers to sack the ...

Crete has options galore – family-friendly resorts, boutique hotels, adults-only hideaways and luxury retreats. Top picks include Domes of Elounda and St Nicolas Bay Resort for family stays ...

The No.1 strip of sand in the world for this year has been declared as Elafonissi Beach on the Greek island of Crete, which climbs 23 places to secure the top spot. The rest of the global top five ...

Sunny with a high of 62 °F (16.7 °C). Winds NNE at 6 mph (9.7 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable at 3 to 6 mph (4.8 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 48 °F (8.9 °C). Mostly sunny today ...

making the rest of Crete much more accessible. Bonus: The best museums, archaeological attractions, and wineries are nearby. SteMa Journeys can also curate a deep dive into the island’s ancient ...