5 little-known sites to discover in Crete Ha Gorge Located in the remote region of Sfakia, the Ha Gorge is an unspoilt natural wonder, offering spectacular scenery and rare tranquillity. These ...

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

The site was restored extensively by the famous archaeologist Arthur Evans in the early 1900s. Since then, it has become the biggest tourist draw on Crete. Knossos is located about 3 miles south ...

Greece's largest island offers every kind of sunshine break, from amped-up all-inclusives to chic urban stays, beach hotels to character-packed mountain hideaways ...

Even if you miss the chance to bathe in the Mediterranean, Crete's awe-inspiring historic attractions and lively celebrations are still worth the trip. Key Events: As cooler weather descends upon ...

Researchers digitally reconstructed the skull of the ancient Hippopotamus creutzburgi, an extinct dwarf hippo of the Greek ...

However, Crete’s plethora of historical sites and four UNESCO world heritage locations provide ample reason for tourists to book a flight year round. The Palaces of Knossos, Malia, and Zakros ...

So if you like interspersing sugar-white beaches with archaeological sites and wine tastings, very few islands in the world will rival what Crete has to offer. Here, our guide to its four major ...