The best time to visit Crete is from mid-May to June or from September to October. May brings with it warmer waters and beautiful wildflowers that can be spotted throughout the island's natural ...

A massive fire broke out near the town of Platanias on the west side of the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday, prompting authorities to evacuate hundreds of tourists from two large hotels in the area ...

Crete is facing a severe water shortage problem due to the extreme heat and drought, especially during the summer. However, as Phil Butler reports, the phenomenon cannot be simply attributed to the ...

And where best to make the most of this tempting equilibrium? There is a good argument to be made for Sicily and Crete – the largest and fifth-largest Mediterranean islands respectively ...

Crete is the largest Greek island and an excellent destination ... This Ionian island has many well-known beaches like Prasoudi, Gouvia, and Ipsos. Corfu is perfect for large groups, as you can enjoy ...

The Greek island of Crete has been hit a 6.4-magnitude earthquake, says the US Geological Survey (USGS), with the epicentre near the eastern tip. Some buildings were damaged, and thousands of ...