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.

The best way to get around Crete is via car. There are public buses that connect visitors to the major cities of Heraklion, Rethymnon, Chania and Agios Nikolaos. There are also a few lines that ...

As Crete’s capital, Heraklion is bigger, more industrial, and maybe less alluring than the rest of the island. But there are perks to staying in this port city. Not only does it have the larger ...