The pink sands and clear waters of Elafonisi are part of just one of the best beaches in Crete - ZAZAMAZA Crete – the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean and Greece's largest – is (justly) famed ...

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, ...

As the southernmost island, most of the development and industry in Crete is on the northern side of the island, leaving its ...

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 ...

Nicknamed the ‘Greek Caribbean’ for its iridescent ocean and superstar beaches, Lefkada is another slice of Greek paradise ...

A ranking of the world's finest beaches has been unveiled, with a breath-taking location on a picturesque Greek island clinching the top spot. Elafonissi Beach in Crete, where temperatures soar into ...

Ancient Underwater Minoan City Discovered Off Crete's Coast Sheds New Light on Early Civilization - A comprehensive travel ...