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 ...

The low-lying bungalows at Minos Beach Art Hotel peer out across the turquoise water - Minos Beach Art Hotel /Bluegr Hotels The island of Crete is famed for its food, archaeological sites and ...

Aquamarine water, rocky coves, and a budding luxury scene.

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, ...

Washed by the waters of the Sea of Crete and the Libyan Sea, the beaches on the island’s western coast are some of the finest in all of Europe. Pink sand, turquoise ...

Stay at a hotel with stunning Mediterranean views, like Elounda Bay Palace or Domes of Elounda. Explore the ancient Palace of Knossos. Catch some sun on Elafonissi Beach, one of the world’s most ...

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 ...

Kick back and dream of summer with our pick of seaside gems, including a stylish Andalucian bolthole and a villa with views of Stromboli ...

Last fall, a good friend and I decided we wanted to go to Greece. But rather than opt for Santorini or Mykonos, we decided to spend a week in Crete. All I knew about the island was what I had learned ...

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 ...

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