Your essential guide to exploring Crete, Greece. Uncover Minoan history, breathtaking landscapes (Samaria Gorge, Balos), unique beaches, delicious food, and lively nightlife.

Crete is and remains one of Greece's most sought-after destinations — and you can feel it on every corner. Although the ...

Heraklion, the capital of the Greek island of Crete, is an ancient city that perhaps is under-appreciated for its many ...

Crete reaches temperatures up to 29C in July. The warm climate, combined with the world-class beaches makes it the perfect ...

Greece’s largest island, Crete is the do-it-all destination of the Aegean.You come for the obvious: beaches, and the resorts that sit on them. But much more than that, Crete ticks many other ...

Sitting between Asia, Africa and Europe, Crete is located around 200 miles south of mainland Greece. With an area of about 3,300 square miles, Crete is one of the largest islands in the ...

Planning a beach trip to Greece? This guide breaks down 10 of the best beaches by travel style, from quiet coves to lively ...

Greece's coasts, both on its islands and mainland, are home to countless beaches – from wild shores to urban gems, James ...

Elafonissi Beach in Crete, Greece, was just named the best beach in the world by Tripadvisor. Visitors love this coastal destination for its calm, clear water, and picture-perfect pink sands ...

CRETE, Greece — When my Greek-American friend Mano Katsompenakis invited me and my family to his summer home in Crete, we didn’t bother with much research. We just said yes. To be honest, I ...

Tripadvisor has released its annual Travelers' Choice Awards, ranking the top 10 beaches in the world. The list includes beaches from various countries, including Greece, Cuba, Portugal, and Thailand.