Your essential guide to exploring Crete, Greece. Uncover Minoan history, breathtaking landscapes (Samaria Gorge, Balos), unique beaches, delicious food, and lively nightlife.

Heraklion, the capital of the Greek island of Crete, is an ancient city that perhaps is under-appreciated for its many ...

While Greece’s most populated island may not have the charm of Santorini or the nightlife of Mykonos, Crete also doesn’t have the crush of tourists.

With over 6,000 islands and islets scattered across the Aegean and Ionian Seas, island hopping is one of the best ways to ...

July brings peak season excitement with vibrant nightlife and hotter temperatures, perfect for those seeking lively ...