Beyond Crete's sun-drenched beaches is a world of ancient palaces filled with Minoan history, begging for more tourists.

On a British Airways Holidays break to the polished Grecotel resorts in Corfu and Crete, you can float in bathtub-warm waters ...

Phāea Resorts' investment moves The Phāea Resorts group is on a significant expansion trajectory. The Region of Crete recently approved the Blue Palace upgrade plan in Elounda. The investment plan ...

The hotel has private beaches, a sailboat for charter, a nine-hole golf course and spa so it’s one of the top hotels in Crete for a luxury retreat. Blue Palace Elounda has breathtaking views of ...

A labyrinth of massive columns and beautiful frescoes, the Palace of Knossos is a testament ... Since then, it has become the biggest tourist draw on Crete. Knossos is located about 3 miles ...

In 2024, the Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete witnessed a surge in tourism, with the number of visitors exceeding one million and surpassing the previous record set in 2019, according to SKAI.

The best area to base yourself in, depending on what you're looking for—from reemerging viticulture that was almost lost ...

Set on Crete, it was commissioned by King Minos and built by the great architect Daedalus. Lying below the Palace of Knossos, the labyrinth was a place where stone corridors led nowhere ...

Guided by a specialist on Cretan history, you can tour the Minoan Palace of Phaistos as well as Gortys, formerly Crete’s Roman capital. They also recommend visiting Thrapsano, a village an hour ...

So, your next camping, fishing or hiking trip can stay lit. Crete is a famously dreamy destination for families. And two standout resorts, Creta Palace and Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park, offer ...

Aruba is a dream come true for someone hoping to set eyes on a crisp white-sand beach, while Bonaire is a world-class scuba ...