Guide to the best hotels and things to do in Crete. Maps, travel tips and more.

Sitting between Asia, Africa and Europe, Crete is located around 200 miles south of mainland Greece. With an area of about 3,300 square miles, Crete is one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean.

Take a boat trip to Balos Lagoon, famous for its turquoise waters and picturesque beaches. This location is perfect for ...

Authorities say more than 230 migrants have reached Greece in small boats over the past two days, including a rare case of a ...

And (as any Greek will proudly tell you) Crete is the country’s most hospitable island, so you can expect plenty of invitations to join in the fun. Explore our interactive map below for all ... ll ...

ATHENS, Oct 10 (Reuters) - An ExxonMobil-led consortium will move to the second phase of seismic research for gas exploration in a block off the Greek island of Crete, Greece said on Thursday.

Greece's largest-ever wildfire evacuation. Reuters Some 16,000 people have been transported across land and another 3,000 evacuated by sea, police say. Others have had to leave by road or use ...

Parts of Europe are likely to bake at 31C sunshine as the latest weather maps have turned bright ... range from 11C to 16C. Southern Greece and islands (Crete, Santorini, Mykonos) are the warmest ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — More than 230 migrants crossing the Mediterranean in small boats from North Africa reached Greece's southern island of Crete over the weekend, Greek authorities said Monday.