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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ranking of the world's finest beaches has been unveiled, with a breath-taking location on a picturesque Greek island clinching the top spot. Elafonissi Beach in Crete, where temperatures soar into ...

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 ...

These five handpicked beaches are the best warm destinations for you to spend Christmas 2025 with your family and loved ones.