As German paratroopers seized Maleme airfield, the battle for Crete had only just begun. Across the island, fierce fighting ...

If you're in Rethymno, then you shouldn't miss the opportunity to wander the narrow alleys of Old Town, a seaside neighborhood that dates back to the 11th century. Here, you'll find prime examples of ...

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.

Some people up here have never seen the ocean,” Kostas says as we enter a village called Apladiana. He points to its roadside name sign; it is pocked with bullet holes. “See that?” he says. “It tells ...

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This Rethymno house by architecture firm Gkotsis Serafimidou stands strong on its clifftop plot, framed by Cretan mountains and gazing out across the South Cretan waters and the Libyan Sea beyond.

A travel enthusiast is urging holidaymakers to consider a lesser-known but stunning destination in Greece for their next getaway, promising it is less crowded than popular spots like Mykonos, ...

Crete has been a food destination a long time in the making. Greece’s biggest island is dotted with centuries-old olive trees (including the oldest olive tree in the world still producing fruit), ...