hordes of tourists venture across the island to soak up the best of the coastline, along with those staying closer in nearby Chania. Like most of Crete’s beaches, Elafonisi is accessible by car ...

It sits just two hours by ferry across the Aegean Sea from the ominous round-the-clock tremors on the island of Santorini, ...

Beyond Crete's sun-drenched beaches is a world of ancient palaces filled with Minoan history, begging for more tourists.

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A beach in Crete hs been named the world's best but it is close to Santorini, the island rocked by ongoing tremors. Cindy Riechau/dpa 34,734 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you ...

The best beach in the world has been revealed ... Tripadvisor’s annual Traveller’s Choice Awards has crowned Elafonissi Beach in Crete as the number one beach on the planet, thanks to its ...

The best time to visit Crete is from mid-May to June or from September ... offer all the perks of spring with one exception: The beach weather holds fast. Average temperatures stay in the mid ...

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

The Tanneries Best hotel on the beach: Naiades Boutique Hotel Best luxury hotel: InterContinental Crete Best all-inclusive hotel: LUXME White Palace Best boutique hotel: Tella Thera Best ...

The north and east coasts are busiest, the south is much more sleepy; and whatever vibe you're seeking, these are the Crete hotels to know about. Best hotel for families: Creta Maris Best hotel for ...

What's more, with Kissamos being the closest big resort to Balos Beach (one of Crete's best), guests can dash here to enjoy it before busloads of day-trippers arrive. Holidays in Crete don't have ...