Crete, Greece’s largest island, is known for its historical sites, stunning scenery and local culture. Its incredible history has been shaped by civilizations dating back to the Minoans, Venetians, ...

The capital of Crete, Heraklion, is famed for both the Palace of Knossos dating back to the Minoan civilisation and the 16th-century Koules fortress, perched at the end of its port. Rethymnon is known ...

There are hundreds of caves scattered around the Greek island of Crete and all of them are worth a visit, either for their ...

Heraklion, Crete’s bustling capital, is where Minoan palaces meet Venetian harbors and lively modern streets. From the legendary Palace of Knossos to vibrant markets and seafront tavernas, the city ...

Nobody says you have to do the obvious on a cruise holiday. As Azamara Pursuit sails into Chania in Crete the temptation might be to sign up for the excursion to Knossos and its famous Minoan palace ...

Away from the bars and bustle, Crete’s spectacular White Mountains are opening up to sensitive and sustainable travel – with scrumptious food ‘Tonight there will be you and me and the goats,” my guide ...

It’s a picturesque introduction to Crete as passengers enjoy a motorcoach trip along the winding oceanfront road from Rethymno to Chania. Along the way, they’ll pass pristine beaches, rocky ocean ...

From the sunlit palaces of Minoan Crete to the mysterious underwater terraces of Yonaguni and the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, the world is full of awe-inspiring historic landscapes. These sites ...

The Greeks like to say that Chania is their version of Venice. But there are no canals or exorbitantly priced shoes and you don’t keep getting lost, so it’s a gross exaggeration. Even so, its narrow ...