The life of ancient Greek sage, philosopher and prophet Epimenides of Crete straddles history and myth, but some of his works ...

The ancient Minoan palace of Zominthos on Crete, located at a height of 1,200 meters, shows that Minoans were highlanders too ...

This beautiful island of the Cyclades has just been named the most walkable and boasts over 25 different hiking trails with ...

“Crete is known as the Zeus of the Greek archipelago,” says Maria Passarivaki ... try spelunking down the Cave of Zeus (or the Diktaean Cave) near the village of Psychro.

Feta, a Greek staple cheese, isn't produced or popular on Crete. Instead, look for graviera, a hard cheese (similar to Swiss gruyere) aged in caves in the White Mountains. The soft, ricotta-like ...

Chevron has expressed an interest in hydrocarbon exploration off the island of Crete in the Mediterranean Sea, the second ...

walking down to swim in the cave is highly dangerous because of its steep walls. From the historic hike to the striking beach, Agiofarago Beach contributes to why Crete is one of the best Greek ...

Crete is more than just a sun-kissed Mediterranean paradise—it’s an island rich in history, culture and natural beauty. As Greece’s largest island, it blends ancient mythology, Venetian and Ottoman ...

Sitting between Asia, Africa and Europe, Crete is located around ... the Fortezza still houses a series of caves, as well as the remains of a Turkish mosque and a Greek Orthodox chapel.

Located between mainland Greece and Crete, and its possession of obsidian ... past is reflected on the large number of hot springs, caves and geological formations found around the island ...