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. The island's east and west coasts ...

Discover the beauty of Crete, where ancient history, breathtaking landscapes, and rich culture come together. Explore the legendary Palace of Knossos, hike through the stunning Samaria Gorge, or relax ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities said Thursday they had found 66 migrants in two locations on the southern Greek island of Crete who had sailed to the island from the Libyan coast in ...

Residents on the popular island of Santorini have experienced thousands of earthquakes this month while researchers have ...

Prominent Greek seismologist Gerasimos Papadopoulos cautioned that the current earthquake sequence - displayed on live ...

Planning a trip to Greece can be almost as exciting as the holiday itself (I said almost!). However, with so many ...

our choice of the best Greek island hotels has you covered. Crete was an early adopter of mass-market mega-resorts. This property, now in its sixth decade, is a fantastic option for family ...

Olympic Holidays is adding Albania to its program this summer. At the same time, it is adding destinations in Greece and ...

A series of earthquakes near the Greek island ... B.C. devastated the island, buried a town, and caused massive earthquakes and flooding that impacted the island of Crete and as far as Egypt.

From fantastic food to friendly locals, a history so rich and abundant, and glorious natural elements – beautiful beaches and stunning seas we’re looking at you – Greece is a popular tourist ...

first-time mistake to make. Close to the capital of Athens and its port, Piraeus, these islands huddled around the Greek mainland are fab for a first go if you’re not sure island hopping is for you.