Crete is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located south of almost the rest of the country, in the southern part of the Aegean Sea …

About 30 years after my first trip to Crete, I keep coming back to the Mediterranean island that would eventually become my home away from home. A visit to Crete always starts with a shot …

The largest island in Greece, Crete is renowned for its pin-up beaches, wild natural beauty, exquisite cuisine and thousands of years of culture and history. It is a favourite destination for …

Crete is the largest Greek island and a landmark in the maritime crossroads between the West and the East, Europe and Africa, a unique and fascinating place full of transitions and surprises.

Jun 26, 2025 · With beautiful beaches, delicious local cuisine and mountainous hiking trails, Crete has plenty to keep you busy. Here are the island's best experiences.

4 days ago · Crete, fifth largest island in the Mediterranean and largest of the islands forming part of modern Greece. Crete is where the first European civilization, the Minoan, thrived.

Crete (Greek: Κρήτη / Kríti, sometimes spelled "Krete" in English) is the largest of the Greek islands and is the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea - after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and …

Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, you can admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore glorious beaches, impressive …

Jul 27, 2025 · I’ve written this Crete travel guide as an introduction to Crete, and an overview of some of the best towns to stay in, villages to visit, and things to see & do on the island.

Crete is a large island in the Mediterranean where the boundaries between nature and history blur. Its rugged terrain, which features peaks like Psiloritis and Lefka Ori, forms a dramatic …