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, ...

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 ...

For fans of Corfu, Crete and Rhodes who are craving a more peaceful Greek escape, Lefkada offers a compelling alternative.

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 ...

Crete is one of Greece's most stunning islands. Enjoy this travel guide featuring the beaches and wonders of Crete. From the ...

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 ...

Also known as Palm Beach, Vai Beach is mainly known for its stunning landscape. The beach is home to the largest palm grove in Europe with 4,500 palm trees that have been there for more than 2,000 ...

If you're hankering for a beach break, you can be certain you’ll find something in Greece. After all, this is the country with more coastline than anywhere else in the Med, stretching around the Greek ...

Visiting Greece means balancing unmissable iconic hotspots while trying to discover remote pastel island paradises full of friendly locals. It is a balancing act, to say the least. Now and then, the ...

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 ...

An exclusive complex of villas, each with direct access to a private beach, is perched on the Aegean Sea on the northern coast of Crete in the village of Elounda. Boasting security and tranquility, ...