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 untouched Bronze Age tomb and the skeletons inside will hopefully provide archaeologists with information about the ...

ATHENS, Greece -- Severe storms battered islands in Greece for a second day Tuesday, with Crete experiencing the heaviest rainfall. Authorities on Paros and Mykonos, meanwhile, worked to clear ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...