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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...

The Cretan War, which lasted for over two decades, began on this day on June 23rd in the year 1645—just under four centuries ago. This...

The Palace of Knossos was the largest of the Minoan palaces in Crete. 

In Plato's account of Atlantis, found in both Timaeus and Critias, the legendary island civilization supposedly fought a war against the Greeks. This is a vital...

Greece is experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures rising above 40 degrees Celsius in many areas. The extreme weather has resulted in warnings to...

Extremely poisonous toadfish or lagocephalus have appeared on a beach of Crete, Greece spreading panic among beach-goers. A video posted on social media shows the...

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

Feta is the soft white “king” of Greek cheeses, renowned around the world. Its origins can be traced back to ancient times. The famous...

Plato's account of Atlantis contains numerous fascinating features. Scholars acknowledge that many of these features may well have been inspired by real places and...

A Greek restaurant owner has chosen a unique way to advertise his business. He will give out a free iPhone 15 to the person...