Rugged mountains, miles of beach, historic towns and a distinctive culture: you'll find it all in captivating Crete. The Minoan civilisation put the island on the map in the Bronze Age, leaving behind ...

With its cobbled alleys packed with tavernas and boutiques, and pastel-coloured houses surrounding a picture-perfect Venetian ...

Crete has options galore – family-friendly resorts, boutique hotels, adults-only hideaways and luxury retreats. Top picks include Domes of Elounda and St Nicolas Bay Resort for family stays, ...

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 ...

From rock climbing in Derbyshire to honing your creative writing skills in Crete, why not take a break with like minds and fellow learners this year?

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Sparkling turquoise waters, sugar-white beaches and mouthwatering gastronomy are just some of the reasons the Greek islands continue to captivate British holidaymakers. And that’s before we get to the ...

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It would not be an exaggeration to call Agapi Sbokou the "Queen of Crete." But instead of the title being bestowed on her because of her lineage, she has worked hard for that title. She is a second ...

Workers installing a radar system ahead of an airport construction project in the town of Kastelli in Crete stumbled on a large architectural monument, one unique for Minoan archaeology. Located at ...