Chania Located on the northern coast, the city of Chania is the second largest city in Crete and one of the most visited places on the island. While the outskirts of the city are described as ...

Crete is more than just a sun-kissed Mediterranean paradise—it’s an island rich in history, culture and natural beauty. As Greece’s largest island, it blends ancient mythology, Venetian and Ottoman ...

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 ...

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 ...

Minos became king of Crete and was said to be advised by Zeus himself. Under his rule, Minos built a strong navy and defeated rival city Athens. In one popular myth, Minos demands that Athens send ...

Greece’s first fully licensed diving park is under construction in the north-west of Crete, featuring artificial reefs and sunken naval ships. The Apokoronas Diving Park is designed for snorkellers ...