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 separating the …

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 of raki, also …

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 all visitors – …

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.

1 day ago · 1 of 5 | The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford remained docked on Wednesday at the U.S. naval base on the island of Crete, as part of a major buildup of American …

Jan 30, 2026 · 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.

It would take weeks – maybe months – to experience everything Crete has to offer, Greece's largest and most southerly island. With mountains, unspoilt beaches,…

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 mountainscapes, …

May 21, 2025 · Everything you need to know about visiting Crete, Greece's largest island, including the best things to do, the top restaurants and hotels, plus a few things to avoid.

Discover what Crete is known for—from beaches and Minoan ruins to bold cuisine and mountain villages. Explore the best things to do in Crete, Greece.