The pink sands and clear waters of Elafonisi are part of just one of the best beaches in Crete - ZAZAMAZA Crete – the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean and Greece's largest – is (justly) famed ...

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, ...

Nicknamed the ‘Greek Caribbean’ for its iridescent ocean and superstar beaches, Lefkada is another slice of Greek paradise ...

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Mass tourism threatens the popular vacation spots Balos, Elafonisi, and Falassarna on Crete. TRAVELBOOK looks at how the island is now trying to save its natural paradises. Crete is one of the most ...

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 ...

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Beyond the shadow of Athens and the beaches of the Peloponnese, Greece is home to a constellation of islands, each with its ...

A ranking of the world's finest beaches has been unveiled, with a breath-taking location on a picturesque Greek island clinching the top spot. Elafonissi Beach in Crete, where temperatures soar into ...

Towering cliffs made this region relatively inaccessible. More recently, they have deterred overbuilding. The state of development here contrasts with Crete's resort-clad north coast and is "conducive ...