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, ...

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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 — When my Greek-American friend Mano Katsompenakis invited me and my family to his summer home in Crete, we didn’t bother with much research. We just said yes. To be honest, I had never ...

Last fall, a good friend and I decided we wanted to go to Greece. But rather than opt for Santorini or Mykonos, we decided to spend a week in Crete. All I knew about the island was what I had learned ...

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

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Greece was at the top of my bucket list for years before we finally made it there, and it was worth the wait! Our two week ...

The best time to visit scenic Greece is during the fall. Although this season is technically the shoulder season, there are many benefits to visiting the city at this time of year. Instead of visiting ...