Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The town Sitia on the island of Crete. An earthquake struck near the island of Kasos near eastern Crete on Wednesday (Getty/iStock ...

The island is a European Region of Gastronomy for 2026 thanks to its ancient culinary traditions ...

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 ...

Crete has options galore – family-friendly resorts, boutique hotels, adults-only hideaways and luxury retreats. Top picks include Domes of Elounda and St Nicolas Bay Resort for family stays, ...

“How deep do you think it is?” I mused to my fellow sailboat passengers Jessica and Cat as we peered down at glassy waters from the deck of our caique, a traditional wooden vessel, in a bay in ...

Explore the beautiful city of Rethymno in Crete, Greece with this 13-minute walking tour. See the charming streets, historic ...

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According to mythology, Crete was the birthplace of Zeus. Heraklion is the largest city of Crete and one of Greece’s major urban centers. The city flourished under a multicultural influence throughout ...

As Crete continues to emerge as one of the Mediterranean’s most compelling luxury destinations, JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, the luxury seafront resort which launched in 2025, will reopen for the ...

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Crete on Thursday morning, as the tremors were felt across the Greek island and the Aegean Sea region. Authorities have not reported any serious ...