Stay at a hotel with stunning Mediterranean views, like Elounda Bay Palace or Domes of Elounda. Explore the ancient Palace of Knossos. Catch some sun on Elafonissi Beach, one of the world’s most ...

Crete is a myth-stical island (see what I did there?) in Greece where gods were born, empires came and went, and lunch can last longer than a Minoan dynasty. It’s an island that refuses to be reduced ...

Winding alleyways, olive groves, and traditional tavernas, where time seems to stand still — away from the tourist regions — show Crete’s most authentic side. TRAVELBOOK presents five of the most ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Travellers have long been drawn to Greece’s largest island, both for the richness of its past and the beauty of its landscapes. In ...

Last fall, a good friend and I decided we wanted to go to Greece. But rather than opt for Santorini or Mykonos, we decided to spend a week in Crete. All I knew about the island was what I had learned ...