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Skip touristy Greek towns for this hidden Mediterranean paradise ripe with postcard-worthy beaches

Forget Santorini and Mykonos, this stunning Mediterranean island boasts an alluring history steeped in mythology, plus ...

Santorini is crushed by tourists. Head to these 7 Greek beaches instead.

Athens, Mykonos and Santorini receive the majority of visitors, which doesn’t help with the overtourism Greece has been ...
The Independent

5.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Greece near holiday island of Crete

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CNN

We spent hours on the sand to see which beach tents provide the best coverage and sun protection

Using a beach tent is one of the easiest ways to make long days by the water more comfortable, especially when that midday sun and heat start kicking in. These handy shelters provide a dedicated home ...
Vogue

The Best Airbnbs in Crete for an Authentic Greek Holiday

Getting to Crete is easy thanks to not one, but two major airports. Choosing where to stay once you arrive is harder. Spanning 160 miles from east to west, our advice is to make this a multi-stay ...
The Guardian

Orange skies over Crete as Storm Erminio sweeps Saharan sand across Greek island – in pictures

Storm Erminio has caused widespread destruction in parts of Greece, including the Attica region where a man died in Nea Makri. On the island of Crete, skies turned an eerie orange as winds of up to ...
Sky

Greek island of Crete is cloaked by Saharan dust storm - turning its blue skies blood red

The island of Crete, known for its blue skies, is seeing red - thanks to a cloud of Saharan dust. A powerful storm has carried the dust from Africa, and the popular holiday destination has turned an ...
ABC 7 Chicago

71-year-old man, 3 children found dead after Crete house fire: Will County officials

Four people were found dead after a Chalet Court fire in Crete. Crete-Monee School District 201-U says three students were killed. CRETE, Ill. (WLS) -- Four people were found dead after a massive ...
Euronews

Crete, Algarve, Sardinia: Where to find Europe’s best beaches for 2026, according to travellers

If the grey February weather has you dreaming of summer holidays by the sea, this new ranking might help you get planning. Each year, Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, ...
The Guardian

Eight of the best affordable beach holidays, from Crete to the Costa de la Luz

Kick back and dream of summer with our pick of seaside gems, including a stylish Andalucian bolthole and a villa with views of Stromboli Wild, windswept and wonderfully unspoilt, the Costa de la Luz ...
Archaeology

Crete's Inner Circles

Minoans hailing from small rural sites and larger settlements likely congregated in a stone-paved area of the structure that was spacious enough to hold substantial crowds. The researchers believe ...