Protesters have gathered on the Greek island of Crete following the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier that is part of a major buildup of American forces in the Middle East.

A major airline and holiday company has unveiled two new routes from Scotland’s busiest airport. Jet2 announced new flights and holidays to historic "summer hotspots" from Edinburgh Airport. The ...

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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Travellers have long been drawn to Greece’s largest island, both for the richness of its past and the beauty of its landscapes. In ...

Has Crete’s strategic importance transformed it from a Mediterranean haven into a primary target for an Iranian strike?

Visiting the island of Crete is a highlight for anyone's Greek vacation. The city of Chania and it's surrounding areas are very popular for tourists and travelers to the island. Here we go through ...

Chania (also spelt Hania – as it is pronounced) is Crete’s second largest city, situated on the northwest coast of the captivating Greek island. Known to some as the ‘island of diversity’, Crete ...

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.

Stay at a hotel with stunning Mediterranean views, like Elounda Bay Palace or Domes of Elounda. Explore the ancient Palace of Knossos. Catch some sun on Elafonissi Beach, one of the world’s most ...

Sparkle, part of the Telecom Italia Group, has landed its BlueMed subsea cable in Chania, on the Greek island of Crete. The BlueMed cable system connects Italy with France, Greece, and several ...