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, ...

Sitting between Asia, Africa and Europe, Crete is located around 200 miles south of mainland Greece. With an area of about 3,300 square miles, Crete is one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean.

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 ...

The capital of Crete, Heraklion, is famed for both the Palace of Knossos dating back to the Minoan civilisation and the 16th-century Koules fortress, perched at the end of its port. Rethymnon is known ...

“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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With famous museums, dazzling beaches, and ancient ruins, Crete's two sides promise a memorable trip. Arturas Kerdokas, ...