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.

There is nothing like soaking up the sun on a beach in the Mediterranean, but if you want to avoid the crowds, forget Mykonos ...

Crete, Greece’s largest island, is known for its historical sites, stunning scenery and local culture. Its incredible history has been shaped by civilizations dating back to the Minoans, Venetians, ...

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 had never ...

Mass tourism threatens the popular vacation spots Balos, Elafonisi, and Falassarna on Crete. TRAVELBOOK looks at how the island is now trying to save its natural paradises. Crete is one of the most ...

Greece. It has been a top destination for Brits since, it seems, time immemorial. From the mainland to the wondrous islands that pockmark the Aegean, the Ionian, and the Mediterranean Seas–there's not ...

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