The weather on Crete is sunny all year round—but not everywhere. In summer, it is hot and dry. In the other seasons, the climate on Crete is divided: In the north and west it is cool and rainy, in the ...

The adult-oriented Paralos brand has five hotels in Crete, one in Kos and one in Rhodes, and is endeavouring to expand its reach with the UK trade. The flagship resort is 152-room Kosta Alimia, which ...

My wife and I are thinking about a vacation in Crete in late April of next year. I've been there once for work, stayed for a week, and had one day off. We visited Knossos, and stopped at a few other ...

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 ...

Boat tours leave regularly from the fishing town of Plaka and small port city of Elounda and can take you to secret swimming spots or to the island for sightseeing. From the outdoor bar of Blue Palace ...

More than 1,000 people have been evacuated from a vacation hotspot. The beautiful island of Crete, off the coast of Greece, is an iconic vacation destination, welcoming many tourists to its lovely ...

A huge wildfire has ripped through areas of Crete, forcing at least 5,000 tourists and residents to evacuate as strong winds fan the flames. The rapid fire has destroyed homes in areas such as Agia ...

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of InterContinental Resort Crete – marking the luxury brand’s debut on the Greek island. Set to open in spring 2023, IHG is developing this unique hotel ...

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Greek island of Crete early this morning, Thursday 22 May. The tremor was felt across several Aegean islands, areas of mainland Greece, Turkey ...