Crete is more than just a sun-kissed Mediterranean paradise—it’s an island rich in history, culture and natural beauty. As Greece’s largest island, it blends ancient mythology, Venetian and Ottoman ...

Joni Mitchell joins hippies at Matala, Crete Joni Mitchell found herself a nomadic home ... Public Domain Australian musician and composer Nick Cave has come to Greece many times to date, proving that ...

The north and east coasts are busiest, the south is much more sleepy; and whatever vibe you're seeking, these are the Crete hotels to know about. There's no shortage of family-friendly all ...

Crete’s food is famous. Greeks consider its olive oil, honey, cheese, and produce some of the country’s best. In fact, the island is considered not only Greece ... down the Cave of Zeus ...

The ancient Minoan palace of Zominthos on Crete, located at a height of 1,200 meters, shows that Minoans were highlanders too ...

Pic: AP Protests are being held in dozens of towns and cities across Greece as part of a general strike which has grounded flights and halted sea and train transport. International and domestic ...

Sitting between Asia, Africa and Europe, Crete is located around 200 miles south of mainland Greece. With an area ... the Fortezza still houses a series of caves, as well as the remains of a ...

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 ...

One of the biggest protests in Greece in years has turned violent as hundreds of thousands of people gather on the second anniversary of the country's deadliest-ever train crash. 57 people were ...

Hundreds of thousands of people across Greece joined protests and strikes on Friday on the second anniversary of the nation's deadliest train crash, which has become a symbol of institutional ...

Protests held in dozens of Greek cities Clashes break out in Athens, Thessaloniki Country brought to a halt by 24-hour general strike Government pledges to improve railway safety ATHENS, Feb 28 ...

Two Chinese scientific researchers were successfully rescued recently from underwater karst caves in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region after being missing for 69 hours. According to ...