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, ...

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 ...

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The woman in this haunting photograph is Despoina Zervaki (1932–2017), widely known in Greece as the "Blonde Fairy" or the ...

Crete has been a food destination a long time in the making. Greece’s biggest island is dotted with centuries-old olive trees (including the oldest olive tree in the world still producing fruit), ...

Considered one of the most sought-after yachting countries in the Mediterranean, Greece certainly has no shortage of luxury islands where you can park your yacht, explore the pristine waters, and soak ...