The best time to visit Crete is from mid-May to June or from September to October. May brings with it warmer waters and beautiful wildflowers that can be spotted throughout the island's natural ...

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Did the Mycenaeans really conquer Minoan Crete? If so, how and when did this happen? This article examines the evidence.

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), ...

Dramatic photographs show the impact the dust is having on life on the island ahead of the Easter break, after deadly Storm Erminio brought extreme weather.

Sitting between Asia, Africa and Europe, Crete is located around 200 miles south of mainland Greece. With an area of about ...

A European region of Gastronomy for 2026, Crete's cuisine is defined by simplicity. Head to Chania and its wild backcountry ...

More than 600 migrants have arrived on Crete and Gavdos in recent days, as boats carrying them were either found adrift by ...

After the strong earthquake of 5.7 magnitude, several aftershocks have been recorded, with authorities urging citizens to ...