Crete’s sheer size can make deciding where to go a little daunting. This guide can help you decide which side of the island—from its rugged west to its less explored eastern reaches—is right for you.

Anyone who has travelled to Crete and read its history is aware of its fierce independent spirit. While the islanders have endured periods of unwelcome occupation throughout their history, they have ...

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“How deep do you think it is?” I mused to my fellow sailboat passengers Jessica and Cat as we peered down at glassy waters from the deck of our caique, a traditional wooden vessel, in a bay in ...

More than 120 refugees and migrants have been intercepted off the island of Crete, according to Greek authorities, the latest in a series of arrivals of people making perilous journeys to Europe from ...

Travellers have long been drawn to Greece’s largest island, both for the richness of its past and the beauty of its landscapes. In Chania, the two collide. Built on the site of an ancient Minoan ...

LAVRIO, Greece (AP) — More than 500 migrants arrived at the port of Lavrio near Athens on Thursday after being intercepted south of the island of Crete, as Greece implements emergency measures to ...

Greek authorities ordered thousands to evacuate from different parts of the southern island of Crete, one of the country's most popular tourist spots, where wildfires burned uncontrollably on Thursday ...

A fierce wildfire driven by gale-force winds has torn through southern Crete, forcing the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from homes and hotels. The blaze, which ignited near the village of ...

More than 1,500 residents and tourists were evacuated in Crete, as strong winds further fanned the flames. Firefighters are still trying to contain the blaze. https ...