The Greek island of Crete comes first in interest for Americans looking for budget holidays abroad, according to a new survey ...

Stay at a hotel with stunning Mediterranean views, like Elounda Bay Palace or Domes of Elounda. Explore the ancient Palace of Knossos. Catch some sun on Elafonissi Beach, one of the world’s most ...

Greece is a bucket-list destination for many, but its most popular spots come with sky-high prices. Luckily, an expert has ...

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The best way to get around Crete is via car. There are public buses that connect visitors to the major cities of Heraklion, Rethymnon, Chania and Agios Nikolaos. There are also a few lines that ...

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, ...

Elafonissi Beach in Crete, Greece, was just named the best beach in the world by Tripadvisor. Visitors love this coastal destination for its calm, clear water, and picture-perfect pink sands. Banana ...

An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck off the island of Crete in Greece and was felt as far away as Egypt in the early morning hours on Wednesday. The quake was at a depth of 35 km (22 miles) near the ...

A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the southern Greek islands early on Thursday. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake's epicentre was located in the sea, 58 kilometres ...