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The 16th Century Village on Crete That Was Transformed into a Hotel
The 16th-century village of Kapsaliana in Rethymno, Crete has been transformed from a desolate, almost desolate place into a pioneering, world-class hotel.
At the time...
Unusual Airbnb in Crete Offers a Bed Under the Stars
An outdoor “Summer Bed under the Stars” is now available for rent to star-gazing travelers on Airbnb in Crete. Gabriella Damianaki is the woman...
The Brad Pitt Lookalike Who Fought Heroically in the Battle of Crete
This photograph of resistance fighters in Crete posing with German rifles and hand-grenades has been making the rounds of Greek social media
How the Battle of Crete Changed the Course of World War II
The Battle of Crete will remain forever in military history as the scene of the largest German airborne operation of World War II
The 10 Best Beaches in Crete
Crete is the largest island in Greece and its coastline of 1,046 km, or 650 miles, makes for some extraordinary beaches.
Holidaymakers who have already...
When King Charles Visited Knossos Palace on Crete
The King of the United Kingdom, Charles, whose coronation takes place today, May 6, is a staunch Philhellene and has visited Greece several times....
Highway Construction in Crete Reveals Ancient Pipelines
Ongoing construction work on a new highway on the island of Crete revealed parts of an ancient water transport pipeline built during the period...
Crete Showcases Rich Ancient History in Three New Museums
Crete is showcasing its rich ancient history with three new archeological museums at Messara, Agios Nikolaos and Archanes.
The museum at Messara is ready and...
Was Atlantis’ Temple of Poseidon the Palace of Knossos in Crete?
Plato's account of the lost civilization of Atlantis includes a description of a marvelous temple of god Poseidon. It was said to have been...
Samaria Gorge in Crete Set to Reopen in May
The Samaria Gorge on the island of Crete will be ready to welcome visitors in May as the maintenance and restoration works on its...