The weather on Crete is sunny all year round—but not everywhere. In summer, it is hot and dry. In the other seasons, the climate on Crete is divided: In the north and west it is cool and rainy, in the ...

More than 1,000 people have been evacuated from a vacation hotspot. The beautiful island of Crete, off the coast of Greece, is an iconic vacation destination, welcoming many tourists to its lovely ...

If you’re bitten by the travel bug–or just need a quick getaway–there’s a good chance to snag a deal: Organizers, airlines, ...

As the southernmost island, most of the development and industry in Crete is on the northern side of the island, leaving its ...

A huge wildfire has ripped through areas of Crete, forcing at least 5,000 tourists and residents to evacuate as strong winds fan the flames. The rapid fire has destroyed homes in areas such as Agia ...

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Greek island of Crete early this morning, Thursday 22 May. The tremor was felt across several Aegean islands, areas of mainland Greece, Turkey ...

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 ...

My wife and I are thinking about a vacation in Crete in late April of next year. I've been there once for work, stayed for a week, and had one day off. We visited Knossos, and stopped at a few other ...

Boat tours leave regularly from the fishing town of Plaka and small port city of Elounda and can take you to secret swimming spots or to the island for sightseeing. From the outdoor bar of Blue Palace ...

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of InterContinental Resort Crete – marking the luxury brand’s debut on the Greek island. Set to open in spring 2023, IHG is developing this unique hotel ...

A wave of new developments and rising demand make Crete one of the most sought-after locations in Greece for vacation home buyers in 2025. Crete isn’t just a holiday destination anymore — it’s a ...