As Greece builds to accommodate a rise in tourism and other development projects, unearthed antiquities complicate progress.

New provision with imprisonment up to 8 years and fines up to €50,000 for those who advertise or encourage the use of weapons ...

Stay at a hotel with stunning Mediterranean views, like Elounda Bay Palace or Domes of Elounda. Explore the ancient Palace of Knossos. Catch some sun on Elafonissi Beach, one of the world’s most ...

Crete United Methodist Church, 1321 Main St.: Blessing of the Animals after the Reindog Parade, which starts at 11 a.m. Dec. 3. All pets are welcome at the blessing. All dogs may enter the parade.

Crete’s sheer size can make deciding where to go a little daunting. This guide can help you decide which side of the island—from its rugged west to its less explored eastern reaches—is right for you.

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract An historical overview of human intervention in the natural environment of Crete is presented by considering trends in human population size ...