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 ...

Washed by the waters of the Sea of Crete and the Libyan Sea, the beaches on the island’s western coast are some of the finest in all of Europe. Pink sand, turquoise ...

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 ...

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, ...

11:09, Thu, Jan 2, 2025 Updated: 11:15, Thu, Jan 2, 2025 Europe is full of beautiful places with a rich history and a great cultural scene. Now, a travel expert has shared her top Greek destination ...

For those already planning their summer holidays, there is a perfect Greek island which boasts not only some of the most beautiful beaches, but delicious food and ancient ruins to explore. The Greek ...

Greece is a nation full of historical sites, but the country's best feature — at least when it comes to nature — is its beaches. The Mediterranean destination has hundreds of beaches to explore, from ...

A Greek beach is back on the list for the first time in four years, soaring up 23 places to secure the number one spot. If you’re looking for a paradisiacal seaside escape this summer, this new ...

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

Towering cliffs made this region relatively inaccessible. More recently, they have deterred overbuilding. The state of development here contrasts with Crete's resort-clad north coast and is "conducive ...

Vital additions to your bucket-and-spade list for 2025 have been revealed by Tripadvisor. A drum roll, please, for its Travellers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Beaches for 2025, which showcases ...