Jean Hanlon's body was recovered from the sea off Heraklion on the island of Crete days after she disappeared in 2009. Her ...

It's hard to go wrong with a meal at a local taverna. Because of its proximity to the sea, Crete's most traditional dishes contain snails; they may look alien, but eating them will gain you some ...

Nestled about an hour east of Crete's Heraklion airport lies the sleepy ... protected from the wind and sea by a couple of islands which form a serene, natural cove. With the smallest of waves ...

Thucydides describes Minos as a conqueror: He expanded Cretan territories, taking the Cyclades—the 30 or so islands that scatter the sea to the north of Crete—expelling the native Carian ...

Then there was perhaps my favorite part of Crete, the hiking and trail running. Navigating the mountainsides with the Aegean Sea glistening below, with each step you can’t help but think ...

The crash killed resident Panagiotis Karatzis in the town of Chania early Saturday and led to an outcry in Greece over the perceived impunity of some. Local media have reported the suspect, who has ...

Nestled in Elounda (a small town on the Greek island of Crete) along the Mediterranean Sea, Blue Palace boasts an array of activities that cater to sun-worshippers, honeymooners and fitness buffs.

The Chania region is a treasure of Crete, where history, culture and nature come together to create an immersive and learning experience.