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.

Chania (also spelt Hania – as it is pronounced) is Crete’s second largest city, situated on the northwest coast of the captivating Greek island. Known to some as the ‘island of diversity’, Crete ...

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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), ...

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 Mediterranean.

Walking along the harbour arm affords a seafarer’s view of Chania, one of Greece’s prettiest cities. From the weathered stone Venetian lighthouse, you look back to the great domed mosque at the centre ...