CRETE, Greece — When my Greek-American friend Mano ... But I was imagining warm Mediterranean waters, light sandy beaches, maybe a few ruins, and certainly lots of gyros and baklava.
Sitting between Asia, Africa and Europe, Crete is located around 200 miles south of mainland Greece. With an area ... Chania Prefecture's pristine beaches, rocky gorges and forested hills attract ...
The best beach hotels in Greece Joy emanates from this laidback ... both stylish and fun design elements and it stands out among Crete’s most family-friendly options. Beach toys, a toddlers ...
From charming historic hotels to striking 5* beachfront resorts, these are the best boutique hotels in Crete for a luxurious trip to Greece. Searching for a luxury sunshine holiday with a healthy dose ...
For those who want to beat the crowds, visitors suggest hitting the sand before 2 p.m. Vai Beach is located in the far northeast corner of Crete. The best way to get there is from one of the three ...
Greece hosts approximately sixty percent of the Caretta-Caretta species’ nests ... Anthony Quinn as Alexis Zorbas dancing on Stavros beach in Crete. Credit: Public domain According to the local ...