With famous museums, dazzling beaches, and ancient ruins, Crete's two sides promise a memorable trip. Arturas Kerdokas, 500px/Getty Images For the Greeks, Crete is megalonissos—the big island—and true ...

Fly above the majestic island of Crete, where ancient ruins, dramatic gorges, and turquoise coastlines meet sun-drenched villages and rolling olive groves—this stunning drone footage captures the ...

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, ...

Big, we are frequently told, does not have to equate to best. And size, contrary to the old adage, does not need to matter. But when it comes to holiday destinations, being the largest piece in the ...

Hiking jaw-dropping Samaria gorge in Crete is popular, and it is easy to see why as it takes visitors through a UNESCO ...

A stone's throw from Heraklion’s ancient city walls, a modern-day McDonald's stands at the crossroads of a busy urban thoroughfare here on the Greek island of Crete. Four thousand years ago, however, ...

Regularly topping travellers’ most-desired destination lists, Greece appeals because it has something for everyone; from ...

For the Greeks, Crete is megalonissos—the big island—and true to that designation it packs plenty of stunning scenery and cultural marvels. The fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, it is ...

Fly above the majestic island of Crete, where ancient ruins, dramatic gorges, and turquoise coastlines meet sun-drenched ...