Nestled about an hour east of Crete's Heraklion airport lies the sleepy town of Elounda. More of a coastal village, really, it's stretched out around a quiet, sweeping bay, protected from the wind ...

Greece's largest island offers every kind of sunshine break, from amped-up all-inclusives to chic urban stays, beach hotels to character-packed mountain hideaways ...

Proper mountains, miles of beach, historic towns and a distinctive culture: you'll find it all in captivating Crete. The Minoan civilisation put the island on the map in the Bronze Age, leaving ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A British Airways Holidays getaway to Daios Cove offers sun, sand, serenity, and the perfect opportunity to recharge your ...

There's no shortage of family-friendly all-inclusive resorts in Crete, but this Hersonissos behemoth is a long-standing favourite. By spreading its 680 rooms between a main block and village-style ...

Greece is famous for its stunning islands - sun-drenched getaways scattered across the Aegean Sea. Tourists flock to hotspots like Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini for white-washed villages and ...

Crete has launched a tourism campaign to lure more visitors to its sunny coasts and beautiful beaches. The Greek island is known for it's beautiful landscapes. In fact, Elafonissi Beach was just ...

The revamped J1 Beach has arrived and it’s officially the place to be. The long-awaited luxury beachfront, complete with 13 licensed fine-dining concepts and beach clubs across its 500-metre strip, is ...

Don't expect any Caesar salads here — Cretan cuisine bears very little resemblance to Olive Garden. In fact, food on Crete often doesn't even resemble food on mainland Greece. Feta, a Greek ...

Everyone from Sylvester Stallone to Kadir López has stopped by to admire the aerie’s 1,000-square-foot rooftop terrace atop the Whitney.