A tsunami warning has been issued by European monitors after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Crete in Greece on Thursday. The quake struck north of the Greek island of Crete at ...

The woman in this haunting photograph is Despoina Zervaki (1932–2017), widely known in Greece as the "Blonde Fairy" or the ...

For the Greeks, Crete is megalonissos—the big island—and true to that designation it packs plenty of stunning scenery and cultural marvels. The fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, it is ...

Crete, Greece’s largest island, is known for its historical sites, stunning scenery and local culture. Its incredible history has been shaped by civilizations dating back to the Minoans, Venetians, ...

Greece earns six placements in TripAdvisor Awards 2026, including Crete in the global Top 10, plus wins for Athens, Mykonos, ...

Aftershocks have continued through the day after a powerful magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred north-east of Crete on Thursday morning. The powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Crete at 6.19am ...

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From destination advice to how to maximise your budget, you shared your questions on travelling to Greece in 2026 and our ...

An under-construction villa spanning around 5,000 square feet will be the trophy property in a new development adding a splash of modern luxury to Greece’s ancient island of Crete. When Elounda Hills ...

Greek hospitality brand Phāea has opened a new residence in the Cretan village of Κoutouloufari. The Phāea Traditional House accommodates up to five guests and is a blend of traditional and minimalist ...

The electricity interconnection between mainland Greece and the nation's largest island, Crete, includes two subsea 500 kv DC cables, 335 km in length, laid at depths of up to 1,200 meters on the ...